Transcript for Journalist Cody Weddle released by Venezuelan authorities

Next a is a moment of of optimism for one of our friends Cody what else. He was just released he's a US citizen who's been living in Venezuela. A freelance journalist who I've spoken with many times on this program you know his. Insightful reporting he is known for getting out there on the ground talking to people. He was detained by in the Venezuelan government for questioning he is now being deported. And we wish with Cody all the vast and a speedy return here to the United States.

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