Podcasts about drug cartels

Retired Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer returns to The P.A.S. Report to analyze how President Trump's foreign policy is reshaping global power dynamics, from enforcing the Gaza ceasefire and forcing Hamas's disarmament to confronting Russia and ending the Ukraine war. Shaffer explains why Trump's foreign policy doctrine of diplomacy backed by force is redefining America's role in the world. The discussion dives deep into the new threat from drug cartels, China's growing influence in Latin America, and how the next administration plans to restore order at home and abroad. Episode Highlights Middle East Reset: Trump's push for Arab-led governance in Gaza, the Abraham Accords, and sidelining Hamas. Ukraine Reality Check: Why Shaffer says the war is unwinnable, Putin needs an off-ramp, and Trump must play the "Russia card" to split Moscow from Beijing. The New Warfront: U.S. plans to target cartels as terror groups, China's role in fentanyl production, and how the next conflict could come from our own southern border.

Buck Sexton breaks down how the Trump administration is waging a new war against drug cartels, targeting submersible boats smuggling fentanyl and other deadly narcotics into the U.S. From Venezuela to Mexico, Buck explains the stakes, the military strategy, and the impact on American communities. Plus, insights on the broader consequences of the drug trade and the fight to stop it. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the Buck Sexton Show Podcast on IHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Buck Sexton:Facebook – / bucksexton X – @bucksexton Instagram – @bucksexton TikTok - @BuckSexton YouTube - @BuckSexton Website – https://www.bucksexton.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Colombia's hidden war, where guerrilla armies, drug cartels, and corrupt officials fuel the world's cocaine trade. This documentary takes you deep into the jungles, barrios, and killing fields that the media never shows. Former hitmen and cartel soldiers reveal how children are recruited, trained, and turned into killers — and how Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel now bankrolls Colombia's drug empire. From mass kidnappings and paramilitary takeovers to the corruption that keeps the cocaine flowing, this is the untold story of how modern cartels dominate a billion-dollar global network. This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: Surfshark! Go to https://surfshark.com/connectmitchell or use code CONNECTMITCHELL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! CashApp! Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/1ekoiacn CODE: CASHAPP10 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit, overdraft coverage, and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. PrizePicks! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CONNECT and use code CONNECT and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Introduction: The reality of kidnapping and crime 00:26 Overview of the conflict and drug war in Colombia 01:26 Street situation: violence and constant caution 02:00 Growth of the coca industry and the failure of eradication efforts 02:28 Human impact: deaths, violence, and loss 03:02 Who really runs things? The power of the guerrilla groups 03:48 Recent trends: record seizures and the booming business 04:09 Coca production and lack of economic opportunities 04:39 The heart of drug trafficking: Cali and the Valle region 05:25 Social dysfunction: bodies, murders, and the law of crime 06:08 The life of a hitman: testimonies and motivations 07:45 Recruitment, training, and the cycle of violence 10:19 This Episode Is Sponsored By Surfshark! 12:34 Criminal rise and the regional power structure 13:12 The evolution of guerrillas and their narco interests 15:13 The link between drug traffickers, guerrillas, and Mexican cartels 17:22 Forced recruitment and life in the camps 19:43 Tactics, military training, and professionalization 21:29 Violent competition: gangs, jobs, and loyalty 23:07 The kidnapping business: targets, logistics, and victims 25:43 This Episode Is Sponsored By CashApp & PrizePicks! 29:42 Recruitment of minors and threats to families 31:38 Territorial war: attacks and regional domination 32:47 Black Eagles: emerging group and extreme brutality 33:44 Pistol Plan: targeted killings and threats against officials 35:09 Impunity and corruption: the law doesn't reach the hitmen 36:43 Logistic networks: transport, routes, and body concealment 39:06 Power of the gangs and the fight for territorial control 42:39 Social impact: displacement, armed power, and corruption 46:06 Economic dilemmas: poverty, crops, and dependency 46:48 Final reflection: the cycle of violence and the search for a way out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tara breaks down what she calls America's “civil war,” spanning from deporting illegal immigrants to dismantling the international smuggling networks fueling the crisis. Highlighting 2.1 million removals and the surge of 175,000 ICE applicants for 10,000 positions, she emphasizes Americans' willingness to fight for their country. The episode also exposes how fentanyl and xylazine precursors flow from Shanghai through Venezuela and Colombia to devastate U.S. communities — and how Trump's administration is taking a multi-layered, hemispheric approach to fight it, including carrier strike groups, satellite surveillance, and targeting traffickers as terrorists. Tara connects global crime, Chinese interference, and Democratic policies to the deadly drug trade impacting American lives.

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President Trump says declaration of war on drug cartels by Congress is not needed. Mr Trump said his government is just going to kill people smuggling drugs instead. Thirty-seven people have been killed so far, with no evidence provided that the boats were used for drugs-running. Also, the US Department of Defense publishes its "new generation" of approved journalists, after the mainstream media walked out in protest over stricter rules. Stars from the NBA are among those who've been arrested in an investigation into alleged illegal gambling. A record-breaking heat wave in 2023 left two vital coral species "functionally extinct" in Florida's vast Coral Reef, according to a new study. There are calls for Prince Andrew to travel to the US and testify about his links to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. There has been a drastic spike in the number of fishermen being killed at sea in South Korea. Trailblazing black ballerina Misty Copeland has retired from the American Ballet Theatre.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

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The Trump Administration’s war against the drug cartels. Listener call-in commentary on Seth’s teaching at Arizona State University (ASU) and running. Salem Phoenix General Manager Mark Durkin joins the show. Comparing news reports about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the Obama Administration versus the Trump Administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump says he will eliminate the threat of drug cartels and calls them the ISIS of the Western Hemisphere. Bernie Sanders-endorsed Graham Platner in Maine is suffering major damage to his campaign over a controversial tattoo. The ACLU is sending out mailers that clearly favor Jay Jones in the VA AG Election. Gavin Newsom made a damning admission about the illegal alien driver that killed 3 on a California highway.    PLUS LIVE CALLS: 631-527-4545   Buy "RED WHITE AND ROASTED" anywhere you buy books!    Join UNGOVERNED on LFA TV every MONDAY - FRIDAY from 10am to 11am EASTERN!    www.FarashMedia.com www.LFATV.us www.OFPFarms.com www.OldGloryBank.com www.SLNT.com/SHAWN  

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour: 4:05pm- On Thursday, President Donald Trump held a roundtable—alongside Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem—to discuss his administration's crackdown on drug cartels. 4:45pm- In a press conference on Thursday, FBI Director Kash Patel announced the arrest of more than 30 people—including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier—for participating in illegal sports gambling and rigged poker games in coordination with the mafia.

Venezuelan Writer Discusses Maduro's Potential Fall and Regional Drug Cartel Connections. Alejandro Peña Esclusa discusses the potential fall of Nicolás Maduro in Caracas and its positive transversal effect on the entire continent, particularly regarding drug cartels and compromised leadership. He asserts that all members of the São Paulo Forum are related to drugs, and information will be revealed when Maduro falls. Currently, Hugo "El Pollo" Carvajal, the former head of Venezuelan intelligence, is on trial in New York. Carvajal has already pleaded guilty to being a member of the "Cartel of the Suns" and confessed to participating in giving drug money to several prominent political figures, including Gustavo Petro, Lula da Silva, the Kirchners in Argentina, Cinque Stelle (Five Star Movement) in Italy, and Podemos in Spain. More information is expected to be revealed.

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In Belf's News Gallery, Greg Belfrage goes over the latest trending topics in the news including the judge blocking Trump's layoffs, the young republicans group chat, Facebook removing the anti-ice page, Drug Cartels, Protein powders containing lead, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mexican drug cartels have offered a "tiered" bounty system for hits against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It’s time to treat these cartels like they are enemy nations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed October 15 2025 - The Charlie James Show HOUR 1 1st - Drug Cartels have teamed up with left wingers to put bounties of I.C.E. agents. 2nd - Only 28% of Americans fully believe the American media. 73% don't 3rd - Day 15 of the Chuck Schumer Democrat Gov't Shut Down. They are holding things up. 4th - Social Contagia is a spread of misinformation that people adopt attitudes. HOUR 2 5th - There are multiple bounties on the heads of I.C.E. agents 6th - Only 28% of the public trust the mainstream media for truth. 7th - One of the things during the Biden Administration, all those missing kids - 300k 8th - 9 times the Democrats have voted to shut down the Gov't. HOUR 3 9th - We know that Kamala Harris is on her book tour 10th - There is some good news here in America. Kirk touched a lot of young people. 11th - A Federal Judge has blocked President from firing Federal Workers 12th - This is a Chuck Shumer, Hakeem Jeffries Gov't shutdown HOUR 4 13th- Kristie Noem sent a video to be played at Airports 14th- A.I. is interesting, we are talking about a lot of energy used 15th- Only 28 % of Americans claim that they trust the mainstream media. 16th- This is going to be the longest Gov't shutdown in history

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US Military Posturing, Venezuela's Cartel de Los Soles, and Instability in the Americas Professor Evan Ellis analyzed President Trump's escalating military posturing and actions against drug cartels, particularly impacting the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro and the Cartel de Los Soles. Senate members raised constitutional concerns over the use of military force. Ellis also examined political resistance to Argentinian President Javier Milei's austerity measures amid broader instability in the Americas, and noted positive strategic movements toward improved relationships with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum and Brazil's Lula da Silva. 1910 PORTO VELHO

US Military Posturing, Venezuela's Cartel de Los Soles, and Instability in the Americas Professor Evan Ellis analyzed President Trump's escalating military posturing and actions against drug cartels, particularly impacting the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro and the Cartel de Los Soles. Senate members raised constitutional concerns over the use of military force. Ellis also examined political resistance to Argentinian President Javier Milei's austerity measures amid broader instability in the Americas, and noted positive strategic movements toward improved relationships with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum and Brazil's Lula da Silva.

US Military Posturing, Venezuela's Cartel de Los Soles, and Instability in the Americas Professor Evan Ellis analyzed President Trump's escalating military posturing and actions against drug cartels, particularly impacting the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro and the Cartel de Los Soles. Senate members raised constitutional concerns over the use of military force. Ellis also examined political resistance to Argentinian President Javier Milei's austerity measures amid broader instability in the Americas, and noted positive strategic movements toward improved relationships with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum and Brazil's Lula da Silva. COLOMBIA

US Military Posturing, Venezuela's Cartel de Los Soles, and Instability in the Americas Professor Evan Ellis analyzed President Trump's escalating military posturing and actions against drug cartels, particularly impacting the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro and the Cartel de Los Soles. Senate members raised constitutional concerns over the use of military force. Ellis also examined political resistance to Argentinian President Javier Milei's austerity measures amid broader instability in the Americas, and noted positive strategic movements toward improved relationships with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum and Brazil's Lula da Silva. SURINAME

Scott Watson talks with former FBI agent Martin Suarez and author Ian Fritch about drug cartels and their impact on America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a failed War on Drugs collides with a War on Terror? President Donald Trump has rebranded drug cartels as terrorist organizations, blowing up “go-fast” boats in the Caribbean, putting a $50 million bounty on Venezuela's president, and deploying major military force to the region. Is this truly about national security—or the start of a new forever war? Host Alan Stoga explores these questions with Chris Dalby, Director and Founder of World of Crime, and Professor Clionadh Raleigh, President and CEO of ACLED.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—The White House alerted Congress on Thursday that the U.S. is now essentially at war with Latin America's drug cartels, issuing a memo that declares cartel members to be enemy combatants subject to the full force of the U.S. military. Later in the show—the U.S. military has begun drawing down its mission in Iraq under an agreement inked with Baghdad last year, signaling the end of America's two-decade-long military presence in the country. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to ⁠https://get.stash.com/PDB⁠ to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. TriTails Premium Beef: Reclaim dinner from the jaws of school-year chaos Visit ⁠https://trybeef.com/PDB⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show dug deep into four headline-making stories: Kim Kardashian has launched a defamation lawsuit against Ray J over his assertions that she and Kris Jenner are under federal investigation for racketeering—a claim her team strongly denies and calls entirely baseless. Meanwhile, media mogul Cathy Hughes celebrated 45 years of building Urban One from her radio-station roots into a powerhouse reaching over 80% of Black households. In a lighter, yet equally compelling segment, legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis joined the show to reflect on their multi-decade careers shaping R&B and pop, teasing projects and sharing studio stories most fans haven’t heard. And on the national front, President Trump has formally declared a “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels, justifying recent lethal strikes on alleged narco-vessels in the Caribbean under the law of armed conflict. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump has formally declared a “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels, justifying recent lethal strikes on alleged narco-vessels in the Caribbean under the law of armed conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Trump administration tells Congress the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with drug cartels after Venezuela boat strikes. Friday Sound Salad. Chad's Wheel of Surprise. Chad's NFL picks. Government shutdown day 3. Latest poll shows a growing distrust in media. Updates from UK mass stabbing. Zach Abraham of Bulwark Capital Management. Jim Kennedy of the Kennedy Institute for Public Policy Research. 

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CBS News Pentagon Reporter Eleanor Watson in Washington DC joins Megan Lynch to talk about President Trump labeling drug cartels as unlawful combatants.

 Professor John Yoo examines US missile attacks on alleged Venezuelan drug boats, differentiating military force (war) from law enforcement (crime). He suggests that if the Maduro regime is using drug cartels like Tren de Aragua as instruments of attack against the US, it constitutes a state of war, justifying military action. Yoo argues that the president can use force defensively without seeking a declaration of war if the US is attacked first, even unconventionally.

 Professor John Yoo examines US missile attacks on alleged Venezuelan drug boats, differentiating military force (war) from law enforcement (crime). He suggests that if the Maduro regime is using drug cartels like Tren de Aragua as instruments of attack against the US, it constitutes a state of war, justifying military action. Yoo argues that the president can use force defensively without seeking a declaration of war if the US is attacked first, even unconventionally 1902 CARACAS.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports President Trump declares drug cartels operating in the Caribbean as unlawful combatants.

Preview: Professor John Yoo discusses the powerful Trump administration response to Venezuela, including military assets and suggestions of war. The administration justifies using force by claiming that a drug cartel (Tren de Aragua) is so intertwined with the Maduro regime that it constitutes hostile acts by Venezuela, putting the two nations in a state of war. 1959

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HEADLINE: Venezuela's Crisis and Maduro's Drug Cartel: US Intervention Anticipated GUEST NAME: Alejandro Peña Esclusa 50 WORD SUMMARY: Venezuela is enduring a humanitarian crisis under Nicolás Maduro, leader of the Cartel of the Suns. The elected opposition, Edmundo González and María Corina Machado, have publicly authorized US intervention. Maduro's desperate letter to Trump was rejected as full of lies. Regional allies like Lula and Petro fear US action and indirectly try to save Maduro. 1922

HEADLINE: Venezuela's Crisis and Maduro's Drug Cartel: US Intervention Anticipated GUEST NAME: Alejandro Peña Esclusa 50 WORD SUMMARY: Venezuela is enduring a humanitarian crisis under Nicolás Maduro, leader of the Cartel of the Suns. The elected opposition, Edmundo González and María Corina Machado, have publicly authorized US intervention. Maduro's desperate letter to Trump was rejected as full of lies. Regional allies like Lula and Petro fear US action and indirectly try to save Maduro. 1900 BOGOTA

PREVIEW GUEST NAME: Alejandro Peña Esclusa; Bill Roggio 50 WORD SUMMARY: Alejandro Peña Esclusadiscusses Venezuelan opposition leaders (González and Machado) asking the UN and US to intervene against the Maduro drug cartel, an ally of Iran, Cuba, and Putin. Bill Roggio covers the potential US swap of Guantanamo al-Qaeda operative Muhammad Rahim (an ally of Osama bin Laden and Mullah Omar) to secure an American hostage held by the Taliban.

George Noory and author Ian Frisch discuss the career of legendary FBI agent Martin Suarez who spent more than 20 years undercover working with Colombian drug cartels, why the war on drugs was ineffective, and what would happen to the gangs if all drugs were legalized.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Bulfin was a banker, not a spy. But then came a special client–a supposed coffee importer who was actually a banker for Mexican and Colombian drug cartels. Soon, U.S. authorities were knocking on Keith's door. He ended up behind bars in a maximum security prison. While in prison, Bulfin ended up befriending leaders of drug cartels and eventually became their private banker, while secretly feeding intelligence to the U.S. government. It was a descent into a world few see and fewer survive. Prefer to watch your podcasts? Find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@IntlSpyMuseum/podcasts.  Subscribe to Sasha's Substack, HUMINT, to get more intelligence stories: https://sashaingber.substack.com/  And if you have feedback or want to hear about a particular topic, you can reach us by E-mail at SpyCast@Spymuseum.org.  This show is brought to you from Goat Rodeo, Airwave, and the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ernesto Araújo, Alejandro Peña Esclusa. US Escalates Anti-Drug Operations in Venezuela; Brazil Shows Support for Trump Against Lula. President Trump enacted a military doctrine targeting Venezuelan drug cartels, including a boat strike, with Venezuelans hoping for liberation from Maduro. In Brazil, public support for Trump and Bolsonaro signals desire for US alliance against Lula's government. Trump threatens tariffs if Bolsonaro is jailed. 1902 CARACAS

CONTINUED Ernesto Araújo, Alejandro Peña Esclusa. US Escalates Anti-Drug Operations in Venezuela; Brazil Shows Support for Trump Against Lula. President Trump enacted a military doctrine targeting Venezuelan drug cartels, including a boat strike, with Venezuelans hoping for liberation from Maduro. In Brazil, public support for Trump and Bolsonaro signals desire for US alliance against Lula's government. Trump threatens tariffs if Bolsonaro is jailed. 1930 CARACAS