Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on Venezuela, Russia and Trump

The transcript features a discussion with Secretary Albright about her book on fascism, exploring the rise of authoritarian leaders like Hugo Chavez and Vladimir Putin. It examines the Trump administration's handling of Venezuela and the implications of global alliances. The conversation highlights the disaffection within countries that leads to the rise of such leaders and the economic factors contributing to societal divisions.

What was one of Hugo Chavez's initial promises when he came to power in Venezuela?

• To establish a military dictatorship

• To create a fund for the wealthy

• To privatize the oil industry

• To use oil revenue for a poor people's fund

What common trait do leaders like Mussolini, Hitler, and Chavez share according to the discussion?

• They all started as military leaders

• They were all elected by exploiting societal divisions

• They were all supported by foreign powers

• They all had revolutionary backgrounds

What is a concern regarding the Trump administration's approach to Venezuela?

• Ignoring the Venezuelan constitution

• Unilateral military intervention

• Supporting Maduro's regime

• Lack of support from the Lima group

What is Vladimir Putin's strategy according to the discussion?

• To isolate Russia from global politics

• To focus solely on economic growth

• To resurrect a larger Russia

• To weaken Russia's global influence

What potential alliance is causing concern according to the intelligence reports?

• Venezuela and Cuba

• Russia and China

• China and Iran

• Russia and North Korea

What economic issue is highlighted as a factor in political discontent?

• The growth of the middle class

• The rise of new technology

• The decline of the oil industry

• The increasing gap between rich and poor

What role does the media play according to the final discussion?

• The media is the enemy of the people

• The media spreads misinformation

• The media should be controlled by the government

• The media provides essential facts