The Yard Sign

In this episode of The Yard Sign, Florida's most important relevant podcast, hosts Johnny Torres and "Evil" David Cabrera welcome back veteran correspondent Travis Horn for a lively post-Thanksgiving deep dive into global and domestic hot topics. Kicking off with lighthearted banter on Florida's overlooked role in the first Thanksgiving—courtesy of Spanish explorer Pedro Menéndez de Avilés in 1565—the trio quickly pivots to the explosive rumors swirling around Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. With Trump signaling aggressive action against narcoterrorism, including potential strikes on Maduro as an enabler of drug trafficking, the hosts speculate on the dictator's flight risks, possible escapes to Russia or Cuba, and the billions siphoned by the Chávez family. They dissect the U.S. military's "double-tap" boat interceptions in the Caribbean, mocking media portrayals of narco "fishing vessels" as high-speed death traps, and question the timing of Admiral Alvin Holsey's abrupt retirement amid reported clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the strikes' legality—dismissing Democratic outrage as desperate deflection from real border threats like Mexican cartels. The conversation heats up on foreign policy ripple effects, from China's stake in Venezuelan oil to a potential domino for right-leaning regimes across Latin America, with calls for guests like Josh Bergen for deeper analysis. Shifting gears, they roast Rep. Emmanuel Sánchez's (D-OH) push to ban dual citizenship for lawmakers, branding it performative red meat unlikely to sway voters despite echoes from Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. Wrapping with the Tennessee special election, where a Democrat who once trashed Nashville's party scene won 72% in the district she now represents, the hosts lament blue-state transplants turning red strongholds purple, joking about balkanizing Virginia or annexing Canadian provinces to balance the electoral map. The episode closes with bold wagers on resolutions to Venezuela and Ukraine-Russia by year's end, underscoring Trump's troll-mastery in global chess. Packed with unfiltered hot takes, historical nods, and Florida flair, this installment reminds listeners why socialism crumbles and why backing the right strongman matters—now more than ever. Topic Segments: Intro & Thanksgiving Banter: 00:00:25 - 00:04:12 Maduro's Flight & Trump Threats: 00:04:12 - 00:16:58 Narco Boat Strikes & Admiral Resignation: 00:16:58 - 00:23:00 Venezuela's Broader Impacts & Guest Ideas: 00:23:00 - 00:29:28 Dual Citizenship Bill Debate: 00:29:28 - 00:31:36 Tennessee Special Election & Statehood Satire: 00:31:36 - 00:48:00 Closing Bets on Global Crises: 00:48:00 - 00:49:11 The Yard Sign is a weekly political podcast presenting a different perspective on the week's local, state, and national news and politics. In addition to the revolving cast of panelists, The Yard Sign will feature political candidates, subject matter experts, and elected officials. The Yard Sign is The Most Important Irrelevant Political Podcast based out of Florida, featuring conservatives discussing the political news of the day. The show airs weekly on Thursdays at 5pm.    Visit our website: http://theyardsignshow.com  Like The Yard Sign on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theyardsign  Follow The Yard Sign on Twitter: http://twitter.com/theyardsign   Subscribe: http://youtube.com/@theyardsign  Subscribe to the audio version of the podcast:  @Apple  : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-yard-sign/id1495113397?ls=1  @Google Play  : https://play.google.com/music/m/Inqmpbo3vwel3ty4vxwfj7yenja?t=The_Yard_Sign ​ @Spotify  : https://open.spotify.com/show/0DhWX6twVGllPAdTIQ4Ljg