© 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

The world knows Venezuela voted for change, Machado says

Season 2024 Episode 227 | 10m 27s

The top United Nations human rights official voiced deep concerns over the deteriorating situation in Venezuela two weeks after elections that the opposition says it won. President Nicolas Maduro claims he won the vote and is cracking down heavily on protestors. Nick Schifrin discussed the political crisis in Venezuela with opposition leader María Corina Machado.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
News Wrap: Heavy rains, king tides create dangerous conditions in northern California
Trump’s intervention in Venezuela sparks mixed views of U.S. around the world
January 4, 2026 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Emerging field of culinary medicine helps fight diseases through better food
Venezuelans face uncertainty while awaiting Trump’s next moves with the country
How Venezuelans in Caracas are reacting to Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces
Trump says U.S. will ‘run’ Venezuela after capturing Maduro in surprise military strike
January 3, 2026 - PBS News Weekend full episode
News Wrap: Iran vows crackdown on ‘rioters’ amid protests over economy
Why San Francisco is suing top U.S. food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods