The Full Extent

The Full Extent: A Venezuela post-Maduro with Professor Alejandro Velasco

NYU professor and author Alejandro Velasco joins Kaeden to discuss US intervention in Venezuela, the history of the Venezuelan oil industry and what may happen next.

By Kaeden Thomas, Podcast Host | April 9, 2026

Transcript Kaeden Thomas: Welcome to The Full Extent podcast. My name is Kaeden Thomas. I'm your host, and we're joined today by Alejandro Velasco, who's an associate professor at the New York University....

The Full Extent: Exploring the Iran War with Alan Eyre

Kaeden and former US diplomat Alan Eyre discuss the war in Iran, people's views of regime change and retraction of human empathy amid geopolitical conflict.

By Kaeden Thomas, Podcast Host | April 9, 2026

Transcript Kaeden: So, welcome to The Full Extent podcast. I'm your host, Kaeden Thomas, and I'm joined here with Alan Eyre, a distinguished individual that worked for the State Department as a diplomat...

The Full Extent: Iran Protests with Asst Prof Alborz Ghandehari

Kaeden and Alborz Ghandehari, assistant professor of ethnic studies at the University of Utah, discuss the protests in Iran sparked by a steep economic downturn and the devaluation of the rial.

By Kaeden Thomas | January 25, 2026

Transcript Kaeden Thomas: Welcome, welcome, welcome. Welcome to the Full Extent Podcast. I'm your host. Kaeden Thomas, on this space, I talk with University of Utah professors to explore current events....

The Full Extent: U.S. gunboat diplomacy in Latin America with David De Micheli

The U.S Navy has been inciting conflict off the shores of Venezuela and Colombia which has been a source of concern for the U.S populace. In this episode we will be deconstructing the conflict and exploring its implications moving forward.

By Kaeden Thomas | November 19, 2025

Transcript Kaeden Thomas: Hey, welcome to The Full Extent podcast. My name is Kaeden Thomas, and I'll be your host. Today, we are exploring US gunboat diplomatic relations within Latin America. The purpose...

The Full Extent: Claudia Sheinbaum and Mexican Independence Day with Professor Susie Porter

Kaeden Thomas and Professor Susie Porter discuss how President Claudia Sheinbaum’s first “Cry of Dolores” reshapes Mexican identity and history.

By Kaeden Thomas, The Full Extent Host | October 13, 2025

Transcript Kaeden: Cool, well, welcome to The Full Extent podcast. I'm your host Kaeden Thomas and the reason that we are recording these episodes is to delve into current events with professors, academics...