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The World

The case of Alex Saab and how corruption shaped Venezuela's collapse

The World

PRX

News, Lethaldissent

4.6943 Ratings

🗓️ 1 June 2026

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Alex Saab, one of ousted President Nicolás Maduro’s most important fixers, is back in US custody for the second time. His case helps explain how corruption in Venezuela moved from state contracts into daily life. Also, Alberta's premier has announced that a referendum will be held in October, asking voters in the province whether they wish to remain part of Canada, or begin the legal process of pursuing separation. And, Brooklyn Rivera, Nicaragua’s most prominent Indigenous leader has died while in government custody, sparking questions and criticism. Plus, we take a listen to the mournful sounds of Vasilis Kostas' Greek lute.

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0:00.0

Comprehensive.

0:02.0

Witty.

0:02.6

Speculative.

0:03.3

Critical.

0:04.0

Insightful.

0:04.8

Profound.

0:05.6

Wide-ranging.

0:06.5

Hopefully doesn't take itself too, too seriously.

0:09.2

I'm David Remnick, and each week on the New Yorker Radio Hour, my colleagues and I try to make sense of what's happening in this chaotic world.

0:17.2

I hope you'll join us for the New Yorker Radio Hour wherever you listen to podcasts.

0:22.1

Thoughtful, exquisite, just, you know, real.

0:35.4

After damning reports on labor practices that Chinese EV factories abroad, other countries are taking action.

0:41.8

It's really exciting to see governments trying to figure out how do we hold companies accountable for what they do within our own borders.

0:51.6

I'm Marco Wurman.

0:52.8

And I'm Carolyn Beeler.

0:55.7

Today, the latest on that story from Hungary. Also, a Canadian province is talking secession. If it happens, it'll have a huge impact

1:02.2

on one particular group of people. Separation from Canada would really be kind of an existential threat

1:09.0

to First Nations rights.

1:15.3

And in Venezuela, a businessman's alleged crimes tell a bigger story about corruption.

1:17.9

Plus, a promising drug trial.

1:22.4

When the results were shown, a spontaneous standing ovation erupted.

1:25.2

That's all ahead today, here on the world.

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