This episode explores Venezuela’s dramatic political and economic trajectory through the lens of its oil wealth, tracing how the promise of prosperity devolved into crisis. Hosted by a narrator who brings in historian Alejandro Velasco, the story reveals how oil — a resource meant to elev
Sign up to read the full summary
Free AI-powered recaps of every episode, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Guest
Alejandro Velasco
narrative on Search Engine
Mentions
Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Books
Companies
Topics
Listen to This Episode
More from Search Engine
The Venezuelan Curse (Part 2)
Presenting: Family Lore
Colossus 1
Unlocked: The State of Search Engine 2025
The many lives of Taiwan
Why are people excited about nuclear power again?
Related episodes
From other shows on similar topics.
The United States' Aspirations for Venezuela's Oil
The Daily
Is Venezuela better now?
Today, Explained
This Is What Maduro's Arrest Means for the Oil Market
Odd Lots
PDB Special Bulletin: Nicolas Maduro's Life Behind Bars Is A Living Hell
The President's Daily Brief
Special Episode: After Maduro’s Ouster, What Are Trump’s Plans for Venezuela?
The Political Scene | The New Yorker
Markets shrug off U.S. capture of Maduro
Marketplace
Get summaries like this every morning.
Free AI-powered recaps of Search Engine and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.