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Mexico Denies CIA’s Secret Role in Drug War — What’s Really Happening?
Oct 31, 2025
16m 07s
Airbnb Trafficking Ring Exposed: Inside the Lotto Gang & Human Exploitation in Atlanta
Oct 24, 2025
17m 31s
REPORT: SEAL Team 6 Operation in North Korea Goes Wrong. What Happened?
Oct 17, 2025
16m 46s
Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine: How Close Are We to Escalation with Russia?
Oct 10, 2025
15m 58s
Why the CJNG Cartel Is Stronger Than Ever Despite U.S. Crackdowns
Oct 3, 2025
21m 22s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/31/25 | Mexico Denies CIA’s Secret Role in Drug War — What’s Really Happening?✨ | MexicoCIA+4 | Mike Baker | CIAReuters | — | MexicoCIA+5 | Marek HealthFOCALPOINT | 16m 07s | |
| 10/24/25 | Airbnb Trafficking Ring Exposed: Inside the Lotto Gang & Human Exploitation in Atlanta✨ | human traffickingAirbnb+4 | — | AirbnbLotto Gang+1 | Metro Atlanta | Airbnbtrafficking+6 | Marek HealthFOCALPOINT | 17m 31s | |
| 10/17/25 | REPORT: SEAL Team 6 Operation in North Korea Goes Wrong. What Happened?✨ | military operationsNorth Korea+3 | Stefano Ritondale | AllSourceNews | North Korea | SEAL Team 6North Korea+3 | Marek HealthFOCALPOINT | 16m 46s | |
| 10/10/25 | Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine: How Close Are We to Escalation with Russia?✨ | Tomahawk missilesUkraine+5 | Mike Baker | CIATrump+3 | — | Tomahawk missilesUkraine+8 | Marek HealthFOCALPOINT | 15m 58s | |
| 10/3/25 | Why the CJNG Cartel Is Stronger Than Ever Despite U.S. Crackdowns✨ | CJNG CartelU.S. cocaine consumption+5 | Stefano Ritondale | AllSourceNewsTrump administration+3 | — | CJNGcocaine+5 | Marek HealthFOCALPOINT | 21m 22s | |
| 9/26/25 | Did El Mayo Provide Intelligence for U.S. Strikes in Venezuela?✨ | U.S. military strikesdrug trafficking+4 | Stefano Ritondale | Sinaloa Cartel | VenezuelaMexico | El MayoVenezuela+6 | Marek HealthFOCALPOINT | 20m 41s | |
| 9/19/25 | ICE Gets Israeli Spyware: Risks to Privacy and National Security✨ | Israeli spywareprivacy risks+4 | Dan Brunner | ICEGraphite+3 | — | ICEGraphite+7 | Marek HealthFOCALPOINT | 14m 37s | |
| 9/12/25 | Chinese Teams Worked on U.S. Defense Cloud—Now the Pentagon Acts✨ | U.S. Defensenational security+4 | Dan Brunner | MicrosoftPentagon+1 | — | PentagonMicrosoft+8 | Marek HealthFOCALPOINT | 17m 35s | |
| 9/5/25 | Are Rising U.S.–Venezuela Tensions Linked to Drug Trafficking or Something Else?✨ | U.S.-Venezuela relationsdrug trafficking+4 | Dan Brunner | FBI | U.S.Venezuela | U.S.Venezuela+6 | Marek HealthFOCALPOINT | 19m 09s | |
| 8/29/25 | U.S. Army Soldier Exposed in Espionage Case Leaking Information to Russia✨ | espionagemilitary security+3 | — | U.S. Army | Fort BlissRussia | espionagemilitary+3 | Marek HealthFOCALPOINT | 15m 23s | |
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| 8/22/25 | What Australia’s Recognition of Palestine Means for America | On today’s episode, Andy and CIA targeter Sarah Adams discuss Australia’s decision to formally recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly this September. They explore the conditions tied to recognition, Israel’s sharp response, and the domestic political calculations driving Canberra’s move. The conversation then turns to the bigger question of how growing international momentum toward Palestinian statehood could reshape U.S. policy in the Middle East, challenging Washington to balance its historic support for Israel with mounting global calls for a two-state solution. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared (megaphone only) Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 16m 05s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | Is Mexico’s Sovereignty Stance Just to Save Face While Cutting Deals With the U.S.? | On today’s episode, Andy and CIA targeter Sarah Adams discuss Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s statement that U.S. troops will “never set foot” on Mexican soil. They break down the political context of her remarks, how they relate to reports of a secret U.S. directive authorizing potential military action against cartels, and the possibility of behind-the-scenes cooperation between the two countries. The conversation also covers the broader implications for security, migration, and trade in U.S.-Mexico relations. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 19m 24s | ||||||
| 8/8/25 | Government Efficiency or Authoritarian Overreach? Trump’s Data Strategy with Palantir | On today’s episode, Andy and former Green Beret and CIA operative Scott Mann break down reports that the Trump administration is working with Palantir to build a centralized citizen database. With critics from all sides warning of authoritarian overreach, they explore what this means for privacy, national security, and the future of civil liberties in America. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 23m 38s | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | NATO Chief Issues Warning How China Could Set Off World War III | On today’s episode of Focal Point, Andy is joined by retired Green Beret and former U.S. Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann to discuss NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s recent warning: that a global conflict could erupt if China invades Taiwan while Russia attacks NATO’s eastern flank. Drawing on his two decades of experience in unconventional warfare and counterinsurgency, Scott examines the growing China-Russia alliance, the possibility of a coordinated two-front war, and what it would mean for U.S. and NATO readiness. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 23m 14s | ||||||
| 7/25/25 | Is Trump’s 50-Day Deadline a Game Changer for the War in Ukraine? | On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss President Donald Trump’s announcement of new weapons support for Ukraine through NATO allies and his warning of secondary sanctions and 100 percent tariffs on countries purchasing Russian exports. They examine what this shift means for the ongoing conflict, how NATO is responding, and why some in Ukraine remain cautious. The episode also looks at the broader implications of Trump's 50-day deadline for a peace deal and the reactions from both Russia and Ukraine. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 20m 59s | ||||||
| 7/18/25 | DOJ Says No Epstein Client List—Then What Was on Bondi’s Desk? | On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss growing frustration inside Trump’s base over the Epstein case. The DOJ now claims no client list exists, despite past statements from Attorney General Pam Bondi. As figures like Elon Musk, Megyn Kelly, and Steve Bannon call for answers, Trump dismisses the controversy as political distraction. Andy and Bryan unpack the backlash, the shifting narrative, and what this means for trust and accountability Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: Take control of your health today! Head to MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 32m 09s | ||||||
| 7/11/25 | Narco-Canada Is Here: What the Sinaloa Power Struggle Means for Canadian Security | On today’s episode, Andy and Katarina Szulc, investigative journalist and host of Borderland Dispatches, break down the violent civil war erupting within Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel. As El Chapo’s sons battle rival factions and reportedly align with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, the fallout is reaching far beyond Mexico’s borders. With fentanyl production under pressure, Canada has become a new frontline in the cartels’ transnational expansion — and a rising hotspot for trafficking, violence, and infiltration. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsor: AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 23m 31s | ||||||
| 7/4/25 | If Cartels Can Hack Surveillance Systems, What Comes Next? | On today’s episode, Andy and investigative journalist and Borderland: Dispatches host Katarina Szulc examine a recent case involving a Mexican drug cartel that allegedly hired a hacker to access surveillance cameras and phone data. The operation was reportedly used to locate and track an FBI informant in Mexico City. This conversation explores how the cartel may have gained access to sensitive systems, the implications for cross-border intelligence and informant safety, and what this case reveals about the expanding technical capabilities of organized crime groups. To further learn about this story, check out Katarina's report on Borderland: Dispatches available everywhere you get your podcasts. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 15m 44s | ||||||
| 6/27/25 | Is the Boulder Attack a Warning Sign of Changing Domestic Threats? | Disclaimer: This interview was recorded on June 9, 2025. Please note that the conversation reflects information and events known at that time, and may not account for developments that have occurred since. On today’s episode, Andy and Mike Baker discuss the flamethrower attack at a pro-Israel vigil in Boulder, Colorado, where 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman—an Egyptian national whose visa had expired—allegedly shouted “Free Palestine” before setting a group of elderly attendees on fire. Soliman now faces federal hate crime and attempted murder charges, and the incident is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 13m 08s | ||||||
| 6/20/25 | Chinese Nationals Smuggled Dangerous Pathogens into the US: A Sign of a Counterintelligence Emergency? | Chinese nationals were recently caught smuggling dangerous pathogens into the United States. What other threats are slipping through?Mike Baker and Andy Stumpf discuss the reality of a counterintelligence emergency. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0y9k9Nd3WInD0oDrMKdELb SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/focal-point/id1768333300 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 21m 26s | ||||||
| 6/13/25 | Foiled Firebombing of U.S. Embassy Branch: Terrorism or Lone Actor? | On today's episode, Andy and Sarah Adams examine the case of Joseph Neumayer, a dual U.S.-German citizen arrested after allegedly attempting to firebomb the former U.S. Embassy site in Tel Aviv. Following his deportation by Israeli authorities, Neumayer was taken into custody at JFK Airport and now faces federal charges. Officials say he carried Molotov cocktails and made threats on social media directed at the United States, American citizens, and former President Trump. We outline the known timeline of events, review statements from the Department of Justice, and discuss how this case fits into broader concerns about security threats. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 13m 27s | ||||||
| 6/6/25 | U.S./Canada Border Sees Spike in Suspected Terrorist Activity | On today’s episode of Focal Point, Andy is joined by Sarah Adams—a former CIA targeting officer and co-author of Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy. They unpack a new threat landscape as suspected terrorist encounters drop at the southern border but spike at the U.S.-Canada line. With over 140 arrests at northern ports of entry this year, they examine what’s driving the shift, the rise in fentanyl smuggling through Canada, and how U.S. security strategy must adapt. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 15m 57s | ||||||
| 5/30/25 | Germany’s Terror Cover-Up: Al-Qaeda, Benghazi Ties, and the Next 9/11 Plot | On today’s episode, Andy is joined by former CIA targeter Sarah Adams to break down the arrest of Libyan national Faraj al-Hamasi in Germany. Faraj wasn’t just a lone attacker—he was part of al-Qaeda’s next U.S. homeland plot. Sarah exposes how al-Qaeda is using ISIS as cover, why Germany is misidentifying him, and how this connects back to the Benghazi attackers she once tracked. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 17m 22s | ||||||
| 5/22/25 | Behind the Shakeup: Rubio’s State Department Purge & the Amazon Tariff Fight | On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss the State Department’s dramatic plan to cut 15% of its U.S. staff and shut down over 130 offices—a move Secretary of State Marco Rubio says is essential to modernize a bloated bureaucracy. But will this shakeup strengthen America’s diplomatic edge or leave it exposed on the global stage? Then, the guys dive into the tariff transparency debate, as Amazon pushes back against claims it will display import fees alongside product prices. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 20m 33s | ||||||
| 5/15/25 | Can Tulsi Gabbard Depoliticize U.S. Intelligence? | On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s move as Director of National Intelligence to launch the Director’s Initiatives Group (DIG)—a new task force aimed at investigating the weaponization of intelligence, rooting out deep-seated politicization, and exposing unauthorized leaks. They dig into whether the DIG can depoliticize the intelligence community or if it’s destined to clash with the entrenched bureaucracy. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 22m 34s | ||||||
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