Change Agents with Andy Stumpf
-New Episodes Every Wednesday- Find out what takes to solve some of the world's seemingly impossible problems. In each episode, SEAL Team 6 veteran and "Cleared Hot" podcast host Andy Stumpf interviews a new "agent of change" who is enacting real change to understand the scope of their work, how it can be replicated, and the unimaginable stakes of their everyday lives. An IRONCLAD Original.
War Correspondent: Kidnapped in Syria, Covering the Global Drug Trade, and the Future of Cartels (Jonathan Alpeyrie)
Our guest today is Jonathan Alpeyrie, a photojournalist who has spent over two decades embedded in conflict zones across the world. In 2013 he was kidnapped and held captive for 81 days by Syrian rebels. His latest book, Drug Wars: Supply and Demand, is an unflinching look at the global drug trade. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original.
Chapters
(00:00:00) Cold open / Intro / Guest bio
(00:07:42) The Syria kidnapping - Capture, Captivity, Ransom, Escape
(00:16:10) Bouncing back and pivoting to drug trade coverage
(00:20:55) Cartels vs. European gangs, and their growing alliances
(00:24:56) Europe's weak law enforcement and...
INSIDE the REAL Flock Camera Network Controversy (Benn Jordan)
Today’s guest is Benn Jordan. He is a science and technology expert whose YouTube investigations into Flock cameras and their security flaws have garnered millions of views.
You can check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCshObcm-nLhbu8MY50EZ5Ng
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Chapters(00:00) – Cold Open
(01:21) – Benn's Flock Camera Investigations
(09:07) – Flock vs. the Fourth Amendment
(12:06) – Flock's Business Model & First Contract
(17:15) – The Danger of Unchecked Surveillance
(20:06) – Can Civilians Actually Fight This?
(27:42) – Crashing Flock's Private Convention
(31:06) – Flock's Legal Threats vs. Researchers
(39:37) – How the Cameras Actually Work
(43:32) – Live Hacking Demo: Pro...
Cartel Attacks Against Americans Coming? Ed Calderon on the Rising Threat
Ed Calderon is a cartel expert, security specialist, combatives instructor, and former law enforcement officer who specialized in organized crime investigations. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original. Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/
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Bear Handlon & Andy Stumpf: How to Get Ahead of 99% of People — A Navy SEAL's Uncomfortable Truth
On this week's episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf travels to the headquarters of Born Primitive in Virginia Beach to spend time with founder and CEO Bear Handlon. A former Navy SEAL, Yale football player, and CrossFit Games athlete, Bear built Born Primitive from the ground up into a global fitness apparel brand, one that's now expanding into outdoor, tactical, lifestyle, and footwear lines with a massive new headquarters on the way. Today, Bear's approach to risk, faith, and family shapes how he leads the company through its next chapter. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original. Chapters (01:44) – New HQ ri...
Undercover: How Cartels, the CCP, and Corrupt Doctors Run the Global Organ Trade (Tania Rashid)
Today’s guest is Tania Rashid.
She is an award-winning correspondent and producer who reports across the globe, with a career spanning CNN International, PBS NewsHour, NBC News, National Geographic Channel, VICE News, and others.
She was a correspondent on VICE's Criminal Planet series, including the episode "Butchered for Profit: Inside Organ Trafficking," which goes inside the global black market for organs to meet the surgeons and traffickers profiting from it, with reporting spanning Mexico, China, and Pakistan.
You can find more of her work at: https://www.taniarashid.com/
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Society Would Collapse in 6 DAYS: The Super Weapon That Could End the World - Annie Jacobsen
Annie Jacobsen is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author known for her research and writing on topics related to national security, defense, and intelligence. Her investigative work has focused on some of the most secretive areas of government and includes the titles Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base, The Pentagon's Brain: An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top-Secret Military Research Agency, Operation Paperclip, and Nuclear War. Her latest, Biological War: A Scenario is out now. Video Chapters: (00:00) – Intro: Nations With Bioweapons Programs & Meet Annie Jacobsen
(01:15) – Panic vs. Pressure: Writing Abou...
Military Tech INSIDER: The U.S. Is WAY Behind the Drone Warfare Race
On today's episode of Change Agents, Andy is joined by Brian Streem, the founder and CEO of Vermeer, a defense tech company with forward operations in Ukraine. He went from using drone technology and Hollywood projects ranging from Steven Spielberg movies, The Fast and the Furious films, and Beyonce music videos to the frontlines of war.
This technology lets drones navigate when GPS is jammed, spoofed or gone entirely. Brian pivoted his company into Vermeer in 2018, after the Department of Defense showed strong interest in his team's XR technology, building AR command controlled and visualization tools for...
A Faith Worth Fighting For: SEAL Veterans Dom Raso & Andy Stumpf
On this week's episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf travels to Virginia Beach to spend time with Dom Raso aboard his boat near Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story. Dom spent 12 years in the SEAL teams before founding Dynamis Alliance, a gear and combatives training company built from everything he learned in the teams. Today, Dom's life largely revolves around his faith, family, and protecting time with them has become his priority.
Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original.
Chapters
(00:00) Cold Open
(01:11) The Power of "No"
(02:44) Family, Faith & Current Ve...
The One Tactical Model That Could End the Iran War (Special Ops Intel Officer Jonathan Hackett)
On this week's episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf welcomes Jonathan Hackett to unpack the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran. He is a retired U.S. Marine Corps interrogator, counterintelligence agent, and special operations intelligence officer who ran assignments for the NSA, DIA, and Special Operations Command, and is the author of Iran: Shadow Weapons, Covert Action, Intelligence Operations, and Unconventional Warfare. Co-host the podcast Eyes on Geopolitics: @EyesOnGeopoliticsPod Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original. Chapters (00:01:33) Explaining Iran in one sentence (00:09:04) Mirror imaging the regime (00:14:28) The experience gap at the negotiating table (00:19:02) A broken decision-making process (00:27:29) Lo...
The Aftermath of Combat: DJ Shipley - His Life as a Tier 1 Operator
On this week's episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf travels to the headquarters of GBRS Group in Virginia Beach to sit down with co-founder DJ Shipley.
He spent 17 in years in the SEAL teams where he served at SEAL Team 10 and Naval Special Warfare Development Group before medically retiring in 2019 due to injuries sustained in combat and training.
Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original.
Chapters
(00:00:41) The Mental Health Void in the SEAL Community
(00:02:25) Feeling Alone on the Island
(00:05:16) Ibogaine Therapy in Mexico
(00:08:15) Missing the Tribe
(00:11:11) The...
The Chinese Mafia's Most Dangerous CCP-Linked Drug Farms Taking Over Maine — and Political Cover-Up
Steve Robinson is an investigative journalist and the editor of The Maine Wire, a news outlet that has grown from 20,000 monthly readers to nearly one million. A Maine native, he spent three years mapping a sprawling network of Chinese organized crime operations embedded across rural Maine documenting over 270 illegal cannabis grows, tracing financial patterns through deed records and electrical inspection data, and connecting the operation to the Chinese Communist Party. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original
Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro (00:08:24) Why Maine Won't Act (00:17:53) The Search Warrant Gauntlet (00:27:12) The Governor's Brother (00:30:31) Following the Money (00:37:14...
The Former Sniper Now Hunting Poachers (with Damien Mander) | CA #8
This week on Change Agents, we look back on one of the breakout interviews from the first season of the show in 2023.
Andy Stumpf sits down with former Australian special operations sniper Damien Mander. Today, he is the founder of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation: https://www.iapf.org/ Change Agents is an IRONCLAD original.
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Chase Hughes: The Most Effective PSYOP Ever Created — You're Proof
On this week's episode of Change Agents, Andy travels to Chase Hughes' new studio to break down how human behavior is manipulated at scale, from bot farms manufacturing fake consensus to the psychological framework Chase calls WOUND that explains why outrage, fear, and loneliness keep us glued to our phones.
They dig into why Chase believes the algorithm is less a sinister mastermind and more an engine optimized purely for ad revenue, how think tanks may shape policy more than most people realize, and why Walter Cronkite and Julia Child both have far stranger backstories than anyone...
The Sleeper Cell Threat Inside America & The Northern Border Crisis (Sarah Adams Returns)
Sarah Adams is a former CIA targeter and the host of The Watch Floor, a show that breaks down global news and emerging threats for everyday people. She previously served as senior advisor to the US House of Representatives Select Committee on Benghazi and was a co-author of the Committee's report on the 2012 terrorist attack.
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Chapters
(00:00) Introduction: Sarah Adams
(03:23) When Are We Taking the Uranium Out
(06:19) Can Regime Change Happen From the Air Alone
(10:44) Trump Want...
Why the Situation in Iran Is Even Scarier Than Being Reported I The Team House’s Jack Murphy
Jack Murphy, former Army Ranger and Green Beret, host of The Team House podcast, co-founder of The High Side, and author of the new military thriller The Most Dangerous Man, joins Andy to break down the Iran war, the limits of an air campaign, what it would actually take to secure Iran's enriched uranium, the threat picture inside the US, and the unprecedented era of global change we're all now navigating.
Jack's new book The Most Dangerous Man is out now wherever books are sold.
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BLACK PROJECT: Disclosure, the Truth About UFOs & Secret Programs [RE-RELEASE]
NOTE: With all of the buzz being created by Steven Spielberg's new film Disclosure Day, we are re-releasing this Change Agents documentary about disclosure, UAP, UFOs, and military black projects. We'll post an all new episode Change Agents tomorrow.
Who is hiding the truth about UFOs? Are UAP actually secret government weapon programs?
In this full length documentary (created from a supercut of our IRONCLAD Original series, Black Project), Andy Stumpf talks with experts, whistleblowers, and insiders including Dr. Garry Nolan, Rep. Tim Burchett, Chrissy Newton, Richard Dolan, and...
Payne Lindsey: The True Crime Investigator Who Now Hunts UAPs and UFO Disclosure
Payne Lindsey is an investigative filmmaker and podcaster known for hosting hit the true crime series including “Up and Vanished” and “Atlanta Monster”, and his latest show, which investigates the UAP, UFO, and alien abduction phenomenon, “High Strange”
Payne is also the co-founder of the network Tenderfoot TV, whose podcasts have been downloaded more than 400 million times.
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Chapters
(00:55) - Solving a Cold Case Murder
(07:15) - Becoming an Investigative Journalist
(08:52) - Taking a Journalistic Approach to UAPs/UFO Disclosure
(16:17) - Are UFOs Actually Military Black Projects?
(20:00) - The Travis...
The Crazy True Story of How Jake Adelstein Cracked a $500 Million Crypto Heist
Jake Adelstein is a journalist and writer, known for works including Tokyo Vice (adapted into an HBO Max series), The Last Yakuza, and Tokyo Noir.
In his latest book, The Devil Takes Bitcoin, he pulls back the curtain on crypto’s criminal underworld, linking Bitcoin’s rise to dark web marketplaces like Silk Road, the collapse of Japan's Mt. Gox exchange, and the figures moving money through it all. It’s a deeper look at how organized crime, fraud, and digital currency collided behind the scenes.
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Chris Hansen: 22 Years, Thousands of Predators, and What Keeps Him Going
Chris Hansen, the investigative journalist behind Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" series and now "Predators I've Caught," "Takedown," "Have a Seat," and "Dangerous Games," joins Andy to break down his latest predator takedowns, including a 23-year DC police lieutenant who guarded the president, how predators operate online, and what parents need to know.
Chris Hansen's documentary "Dangerous Games" is available on Tru Blu.
Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(00:57) 22 Years of Catching Predators: How It Started
(08:03) The DC Cop Who Guarded the President
(10:03) The Local...
John Greenwald Jr.: 30 Years of UFO FOIA Secrets & Government Cover-Ups
On this episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf speaks with John Greenwald Jr., the creator of the site https://www.theblackvault.com/, the largest online repository of declassified government documents anywhere on the internet. The discuss hidden UAP files, government secrets, using the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to force transparency and more. NOTE: This interview was recorded on April 23rd. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:13) How a 15-Year-Old Started Filing FOIA Requests
(05:14) How FOIA Actually Works (And Where Most People Give Up)
(13:53...
Inside Iran's Wounded Regime: Matthew Levitt on the Strikes, the Fallout & What's Next
Matthew Levitt is the former deputy assistant secretary for intelligence and analysis at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and is a former counterterrorism intelligence analyst at the FBI. Currently, the director of the Jeanette and Eli Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. Check out Matt’s podcast: Breaking Hezbollah’s Golden Rule This podcast explores Hezbollah’s global terrorist and criminal activities through investigative reporting and expert analysis. Season 2 is available now, with Season 3 expected to release later this summer. Listen here: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/podcast-breaking-hezbollahs-golden-rule-season-2?utm_source=chatgpt.com#season-2-trailer Change Agents is an IRO...
The Mistake that Almost Sank Andy Stumpf's SEAL Career (BONUS)
In this bonus feed drop, Andy Stumpf reads Chapter 1 of his new book "Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water"
You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Drownproof-Eight-Lessons-Above-Water/dp/B0F9N2KJ3C
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F-15 Downed Over Iran & UAP Encounters: Ryan 'Max Afterburner' Bodenheimer
On today's episode, Andy sits down with Ryan "Max Afterburner" Bodenheimer, a fighter pilot and military strategist. They delve into the complexities of modern air combat, focusing on the strategic challenges posed by China and Iran. Ryan shares insights into China's ambitions, including their plans for Taiwan and the role of advanced technology in their military strategy.
Check out Ryan’s Youtube Channel: @maxafterburnerusa
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(00:00) Introduction
(01...
BONUS: The Shop Joe Rogan, Cam Hanes, And Evan Hafer Bet On (w/ Owner Tyler Vanderkolk)
On this bonus episode of Change Agents, Andy heads to Austin to sit down with Archery Country owner Tyler Vanderkolk. Tyler shares his unconventional path from scrappy entrepreneur to building a thriving archery business, plus how the sport has influenced figures like Joe Rogan and Cam Hanes—and why it’s changing more lives than people realize. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:10) Acquiring Archery Country & Scaling the Business (04:15) The Goat Trade: How Tyler Ended Up in a Mexican Jail (11:31) The Art of Taxidermy: From Side Hobby to Studio (13:45) Exotic Species & Year-Round Hunting in Texas (18:20) Inside Archery Coun...
Protecting Uncontacted Tribes from Amazon Organized Crime (Paul Rosolie Returns)
On today’s episode, Andy welcomes back conservationist Paul Rosolie to discuss the "Wild West" reality of the modern Amazon. Paul reveals how organized crime and narco-traffickers have invaded the deep jungle, threatening uncontacted tribes and placing a WhatsApp hit on his life.
They discuss the "lethal blow" of the Trans-Amazonian Highway and Paul’s new book, Junglekeeper—a 20-year odyssey of a man standing in the breach against the dark forces destroying our planet’s most vital ecosystem.
To purchase Paul's book, visit: https://www.junglekeepers.org/store/items/ju...
The Future of the UFC: Andy Stumpf & UFC Matchmaker Mick Maynard
Mick Maynard is UFC's Senior Vice President of Talent Relations and matchmaker. He is also the founder of Lions Youth Foundation, a group dedicated to bringing Jiu-Jitsu to schools and communities.
In this episode of Change Agents, he and Andy talk about the state of the UFC, its growth, and why believes that training kids in BJJ could change the world.
NOTE: This interview was recorded prior to UFC’s debut on Paramount+
Chapters
(00:47) Becoming UFC’s Matchmaker
(0...
Undercover Jihadi: How an Intelligence Asset Infiltrated a Homegrown Cell Planning a Mass-Casualty Op
On today’s episode, Andy sits down with counterterrorism expert Mubin Shaikh to discuss his transition from a radicalized youth who encountered the Taliban to an undercover operative for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). The conversation explores Mubin’s role in thwarting the "Toronto 18" terrorism plot, the psychological drivers that lead individuals toward extremism, and the current global threat landscape. Mubin also provides a detailed look at the mechanics of domestic terror cells and offers practical advice on situational awareness and community resilience in the modern world. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction: The Enco...
Inside S-4: America’s Secret Government UFO Program (‘S4’ Filmmaker Luigi Vendittelli)
Luigi Vendittelli is the director of the upcoming documentary "S4: The Bob Lazar Story", a figure he calls, "the original UFO whistleblower."
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Chapters:
01:15 - Meeting Bob Lazar
10:33 - Why UFO Interest Has Gone Mainstream
17:22 - Is S4” Real?
23:17 - The Best Evidence of UFOs
42:12 - Addressing Holes in Bob Lazar’s Story
47:18 - Why Is the Government Covering Up What They Know
54:50 - Is It Possible to R...
Energy Weapons, the CIA, and Rising Threats from Iran and China
Our guest today is a former CIA official who is believed to be a victim of a direct energy weapon attack after experiencing what is known as “Havana Syndrome". Newly revealed evidence suggests that he and others were in fact, targeted by an exotic new kind of microwave weapon – and the CIA has tried to cover it up.
Marc Polymeropoulos retired from the Senior Intelligence Service ranks in 2019 after 26 years in the Intelligence Community, including operational field and leadership assignments.
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Chapters
(01:17) Marc’s career at the CIA and the war in...
Shield of the Americas: U.S. Special Forces Move Now to Stop Los Lobos in Ecuador
Chris Dalby is a journalist and an expert in transnational organized crime. He’s also the director of the “World of Crime” think tank and a Senior Analyst for Dyami Security Intelligence.
Today on Change Agents, he joins Andy Stumpf to discuss the Shield of the Americas operation, and how U.S. Special Forces plan to stop the violent Los Lobos gang from taking over more of Ecuador.
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(00:00) Preview & Guest Intro: Chris Dalby
(01:06) US Military Operations in Ecuador<...
Inside Cartel Operations in Arizona with Former SWAT Commander Matthew Thomas
On this episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf talks with Matthew Thomas about cartel operations in Arizona, how cartels recruit members in the U.S., the brutality of cartel operations and more.
Matthew Thomas is a retired Chief Deputy at the Pinal County Sheriff's Office in Arizona, where he led the regional SWAT team for 18 years. He frequently went undercover during anti-cartel operations.
He is the author of “Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels.”
Chapters:
(01:29) The Operation to T...
The Corrupt Incentives Inside America’s Healthcare System (with Brigham Buhler)
On today's episode, Andy travels to Austin to visit with Ways2Well founder Brigham Buhler at his Longevity Lab lab to discuss the search for the genetics secrets to eliminating chronic disease and how some species seem to live forever. They dig into why how the field is practiced today often leave patients without real answers, and why Buhler believes a more preventative, patient-focused approach could change that.
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Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(02:08) Redesigning the Clinic: Making Healthcare Fun<...
Rocky Mountain Cartels: How Mercenaries Fuel CJNG & Sinaloa Operations
On today's episode, Andy sits down with Jonathan Pullen, Assistant Chief of Operations for the South Central Region of the DEA. They discuss the logistics of the modern drug trade, the international supply chain of fentanyl precursor chemicals, and cartel operations along both the northern and southern U.S. borders.
Chapters:
(00:00) Cold Open & Introduction
(01:16) What is the DEA's True Role?
(03:05) China's Involvement in the Fentanyl Crisis
(08:15) Smuggling Rings Beyond the Major Cartels
(11:31) The Northern Border Threat & Montana Pipelines
(17:02) How Drugs Move Across the...
Inside the Epstein Document Dump: What It Means and What Comes Next
On today's episode, Andy welcomes back Nick Bryant, investigative journalist and Director of the Organization Epstein Justice, which seeks justice for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. They discuss the latest document releases related to Jeffrey Epstein, the political battles over transparency, and the unanswered questions surrounding Epstein’s network and influence.
To find out more about Epstein Justice, visit: https://epsteinjustice.com/
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Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:10) Why were so many documents released at once?
(03:41) Th...
DARPA, Drone Warfare & AI: How the U.S. Military Is Preparing for the Next War
Bill Thompson is a retired Chief Warrant Officer 4. He is also a former Cyber Network Operations advisor and program evaluator at DARPA with experience in the fields of AI, Signals, and Human Intelligence.
He is also the founder of the Spartan Forge hunting app: https://spartanforge.ai/
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Chapters:
(01:03) What Is DARPA?
(05:58) Drone Warfare Ukraine
(13:20) The Dangers of Terrorists Using Drones
(16:50) Smartphone Surveillance in the Maduro Raid
(26:00) Using the Internet in Authoritarian...
The Truth About Witness Protection, Dark Conspiracies & More (Writer Brad Meltzer)
Brad Meltzer is an author, TV personality, and comic book writer. He is known for his deep research into global issues and intelligence, and has even been part of a work group with the CIA, the FBI, and Department of Homeland Security officials to brainstorm new ways that terrorists might strike the U.S.
In addition to creating shows for the History channel, Brad has written for the Batman/Superman, Green Lantern, Justice League and other hit comic book series. His non-fiction books include “The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington,” “The JF...
Jesse James: The Inside Story Behind the West Coast Choppers Legend
Recently, Andy Stumpf visited Jesse James’ Austin shop, for a tour of where he custom makes award-winning motorcycles, muscle cars, firearms, and more. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Chapters:
(00:00) - Introduction (02:32) - Custom Bikes Tour (07:18) -Working as Concert Security (13:39) - The Decision to Start Building Bikes (16:00) - Custom Cars Tour (19:19) - Firearm Shop Tour (23:04) - Family Influence, Football, Work Ethic (28:30 )- First Job Building Bikes (29:40) - Custom Firearm Tour (38:48) - Working Through Anger Issues Growing Up (46:30) - Custom Engraving Craftsmanship (47:42) - Thoughts on Jesse's New Book (50:45) - Elon Musks's Custom Firearm/Custom Engraved Firearms (58:51) - Philosophy on...
The Next Attack: Sleeper Cells, the Northern Border & Rising Terror Networks (with Sarah Adams)
On today's episode, Andy sits down with former CIA Targeter Sarah Adams to discuss modern media, misinformation, and the current threat landscape. They focus on the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, how these groups are funded, and how information about them is reported and interpreted.
She also hosts the new podcast The Watch Floor where she breaks down global news and emerging threats, helping everyday people stay informed, prepared, and ready.
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The Real Fallout of Venezuela’s Collapse & The Oil War: Peter Zeihan Reveals China, Iran, and Russia’s Next Moves
On today's episode, Andy speaks with geopolitical analyst Peter Zeihan about current global developments. Their discussion covers civil unrest in Iran, U.S.–China relations and Taiwan, Germany’s military support for Ukraine, and the situation in Venezuela. They also address global oil transport, U.S.–Latin America relations, and strategic considerations involving Greenland.
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Chapters: (00:00) Intro to Peter Zeihan (01:09) The Iranian Protest Response (08:15) Strikes on Iran (14:11) If China Invades Taiwan (17:52) Germany's role in the Ukraine War (26:19) The Future of Peace Talks in Ukraine (35:24) The Af...
CIA, Cartels & Captured Leaders: A Story From Noriega to Venezuela
NOTE: This interview was recorded a week prior to the U.S. operation to capture the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. Cillian Dunne is an author whose work looks at hidden worlds, from the political landscape of Central America to the streets of South Central Los Angeles. His latest book is called “The Right Hand Man: Noriega, Castro, CIA, DEA, MOSSAD: They Held the Power, He Held the Secrets. It tells the story of how Manuel Noriega rose to power in Panama while secretly working as a U.S. intelligence asset during the Cold War. . Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use...
