2026 Begins: Power, Venezuela, and What to Watch Next

In the first week of 2026, Terry Moran sits down with his wife Johanna for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what the year ahead may bring.

They talk through the shock of Venezuela, the erosion of congressional power, the rise of strongman politics, and the quiet resilience of everyday American life. From midterm elections and executive overreach to parenting, community, and why politics hasn’t completely poisoned neighborly relationships, this episode blends hard analysis with lived experience.

A thoughtful, personal way to start a turbulent year — and a reminder that most Americans are still normal.

⏱ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Starting 2026 and why it already feels overwhelming

01:00 – Venezuela and executive power without Congress

04:18 – Elections, intimidation, and what to watch this year

07:16 – Strongman government and the collapse of institutions

10:30 – What Trump’s unpredictability means globally

14:52 – No plan for Venezuela and why that matters

19:44 – Greenland, NATO, and trust with allies

23:08 – Power, humiliation, and Trump’s worldview

25:22 – Politics vs real life in American neighborhoods

28:24 – Community support after Terry’s firing

31:18 – Why most Americans are still normal

33:00 – Hopes, predictions, and what to root for in 2026

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