Podcasts about War on drugs

he Trump administration is taking the War on Drugs in a bold direction, using aircraft carriers, intelligence networks, and direct military strikes to target alleged smuggling vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. Supporters of militarization argue that previous strategies to stop cartels have failed, and only aggressive deterrence will stop the crisis. Others warn that militarization usually fails to stop drug flows, risking civilian casualties, and rarely achieves lasting results. Now we debate: Should the U.S. Militarize the War on Drugs?    Arguing Yes:  Sean McFate, Author and Professor of Strategy at the National Defense University and Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service  Andrés Martínez-Fernández, Senior Policy Analyst for Latin America at The Heritage Foundation's Allison Center for National Security    Arguing No:   Will Freeman, Fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations  Aileen Teague, Assistant Professor of International Affairs at Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government and Public Service    Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates    Visit our Substack to watch more insightful debates and subscribe to our newsletter.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The most heinous legal and human rights abuses of our current political moment all have their roots in the War on Drugs, from corruption and racism, to propaganda and mass incarceration. Our guest this week, Dr. David Farber, is a distinguished professor and the author of War on Drugs: A History. Together, we explore how the drug war served as a pilot program for American authoritarianism. PATREON Please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠support Great Moments in Weed HIstory on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Supporters get exclusive access to video versions of this podcast and private seshes, plus cool rewards like a signed book. And it truly helps us make the best show possible. EPISODE ARCHIVE Visit our podcast feed for 150+ episodes of Great Moments in Weed History, and subscribe now to get a new weekly podcast every Weednesday. 

Read Ralph's review here: https://thelastdvd.com/land-of-wolves/   It's become a joke, a rather well-worn one by now, to say that Donald Trump has been getting ideas about fighting the war on drugs from Denis Villeneuve's film Sicario. That film, and its vastly inferior sequel, depicted clandestine paramilitary operations that go beyond usual police measures used by the US government agencies against the Mexican drug cartels in the border region. In the real world, the American state has accelerated the para-militarisation of the war against the drug cartels.   Earlier this year, Trump ordered the State Department to declare the Latin American drug cartels as “terrorist organisations.” In August, Trump signed a directive permitting the Pentagon to use military force against those cartels. Mexico is the target most people will have in mind. But it also included Venezuela, Guatemala, and El-Salvador.   Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,   BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Substack: https://jmylesoftir.substack.com/.../the-money-will-roll...   Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/

San Francisco tried to atone for the war on drugs with a DEI program for recreational weed store owners. In the end, the real winners were rich white dudes like London Breed's old roommate, Conor Johnston. Chris Roberts—America's top cannabis journalist and historian reporting from America's number-one cannabis producing region—returns. We go deep on his recent Chronicle piece detailing how it all went wrong. - "San Francisco's first 'equity' weed store was an epic failure. City Hall insiders may still pocket millions" sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/marijuana-weed-legal-shop-haight-21063653.php "White Weed Entrepreneurs Are Gaming Programs Meant to Help People of Color" (Chris for Vice) vice.com/en/article/white-weed-entrepreneurs-are-gaming-programs-meant-to-help-people-of-color/ Previous episode with Chris, on the radiation disaster at Hunter's Point patreon.com/posts/radiation-at-132819458 - Sad Francisco is produced by Toshio Meronek and edited by Tyger Ligon. Support the show and get new episodes early on Patreon: https://patreon.com/sadfrancisco   

Chris Feistl spent 26 years working for the DEA, including three years in Colombia during the 1990s, helping take down one of the most powerful drug empires in history — the Cali Cartel. His real-life work was portrayed in Narcos: Season 3, but the truth behind the show is even wilder. From undercover operations to high-stakes cartel takedowns, he witnessed firsthand the danger, corruption, and chaos of the war on drugs. Over his career, he earned the DEA Award of Honor, Award for Exceptional Service, and multiple Performance Awards for his role in international investigations. In this exclusive interview, he opens up about what really happened in Colombia, how Narcos got it right (and wrong), and what it was like to spend decades hunting some of the world's most dangerous traffickers. #LockedInWithIanBick #DEAAgent #Narcos #CaliCartel #TrueCrime #DrugCartel #NarcosNetflix #realstories Thank you to BLUECHEW for sponsoring this episode: Visit https://bluechew.com/ and use promo code LOCKEDIN at checkout to get your first month of BlueChew & pay five bucks for shipping. Connect with Chris Feistl: Website: www.After.Escobar.com. After Escobar is available on Amazon (http://a.co/d/4U3kWXB), Barnes and Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1146855946), www.AfterEscobar.com, and in select bookstores worldwide! Signed copies of After Escobar available only at www.AfterEscobar.com. Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00 Becoming a DEA Agent & Taking Down Cartels 04:44 Early Life, Law Enforcement Dreams & First Arrests 13:11 From Small-Town Cop to Federal Agent 20:01 Joining the DEA: Training, Requirements & Reality 27:47 First Assignment in Miami — Cocaine Capital of the '80s 38:41 Inside the Miami Drug Wars: Chaos, Cartels & Corruption 45:42 Cartel Smuggling Tactics & DEA Challenges on the Ground 53:03 Dirty Cops, Corruption & How the DEA Adapted 01:01:12 Hunting the Cali Cartel Bosses in Colombia 01:12:40 Deep Undercover: The DEA's Dangerous Life in Colombia 01:20:01 Surviving the Cartel Wars — Second & Third DEA Tours 01:31:00 Coming Home: DEA Retirement & Life After the Mission 01:36:02 How Netflix's Narcos Got It Right (and Wrong) 01:40:02 Hard Lessons, Close Calls & Reflections from a DEA Agent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The war on drugs isn't just a problem south of the border — it's a looming threat to U.S. cities and communities. From the rise of cartel influence in Mexico under President Claudia Sheinbaum to the growing danger to American law enforcement and border agents, this episode exposes the deadly intersection of organized crime and politics. We break down how cartel-backed assassinations of high-ranking Mexican officials highlight the stakes, discuss the flow of U.S. military equipment into cartel hands, and examine the threats facing American cities like Chicago, Portland, and Los Angeles. With Trump's warnings and tactical responses under the microscope, listeners get a front-row seat to the shadow war unfolding on both sides of the border.

Send us a text"Hell or High Water, 3:10 to Yuma and Better Call Saul Ben Foster, Michael Mando and James Badge Dale.A very talented trio joins me to talk about their newest film, "King Ivory".Ben Foster (Hell or High Water, 3:10 to Yuma, Lone Survivor), Michael Mando (Better Call Saul, Spiderman; Brand New Day) and James Badge Dale (The Departed, World War: Z)We discuss Ben's powerful and moving performances, Michael Mando's terrific performance in Better Call Saul and the uniqueness of James's character in "King Ivory". In addition we discuss the war on drugs, if there is optimism, King Ivory's brutal honesty and more.Welcome Ben, Michael and James.#benfoster #michaelmando #jamesbadgedale #hellorhighwater #310toyuma #kingivory #podcast #movie #interview #bettercallsaul #worlwarz #western #westernmovies #thedeparted #departed #spidermanbrandnewday #christy #lonesurvivor #veteran #military #shorts #drugs #drugprevention www.mmcpodcast.comReach out to Darek Thomas and Monday Morning Critic!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mondaymorningcritic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mondaymorningcritic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mondaymorningcriticMondaymorningcritic@gmail.com

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In 1971, Go Ask Alice shocked parents across America - marketed as the real diary of a teenage girl swallowed alive by drugs, addiction, and death. Terrified moms and dads bought the book by the millions, used it to police their kids, and fueled a cultural panic that helped justify the War on Drugs. But there was just one problem: the entire book was a lie presented as truth...Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this powerful episode of the Savage Perspective Podcast, a shocking truth is revealed: your child is more likely to be targeted online than on the street. Host Robert Sikes sits down with Nate Lewis, a former Hollywood insider turned child trafficking abolitionist, to uncover the dark digital world where predators hunt. Episode 832 exposes how social media algorithms can lead these monsters directly to your kids, what they do to gain trust, and the one conversation every parent must have to make their child a hard target. This is the untold story of modern child exploitation that most parents are completely unaware of.More info on The Innocent: https://theinnocent.org/Find The Innocent on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theinnocent.usaProtecting your family starts with being strong in mind and body. Build the foundation of strength and discipline required to be the ultimate protector. Join Robert's FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to forge the resilience you need. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - The Horrifying Truth About Modern Child Trafficking 0:37 - Meet The Man Fighting a War on Child Exploitation 1:18 - From Brothels to iPhones: How The Digital Age Changed Everything 2:15 - Inside The Elite Task Force Saving America's Children 3:08 - How Undercover Sting Operations Catch Predators in the Act 4:07 - Kidnapped & Abused: His Traumatic Past Fuels His Mission Today 5:15 - Why He Kept His Abuse a Secret for 19 Years 6:32 - The #1 Conversation Every Parent MUST Have With Their Child 8:13 - A Parent's Guide to Age-Appropriate Safety Talks 9:25 - Should You Keep Your Kids Off Social Media? 10:17 - "Don't Take Comments From a Stranger": The New Danger 11:32 - The First Message Predators Send to Your Child Online 12:35 - The Brutal Story of His Gang Initiation Kidnapping 13:12 - Why the Justice System Fails Victims of Violent Crime 14:55 - How to Properly Interview a Traumatized Child 16:00 - The Shocking Mindset of a Sheriff on Child Victims 17:20 - What Is The Target Age for Online Predators? 18:20 - How Predators Exploit State Laws to Avoid Felony Charges 19:45 - What Are The Most Common Cases of Child Abuse? 21:09 - The Unthinkable Reason a Parent Sells Their Own Child 22:15 - A Live Stream of Unspeakable Horrors (Warning: Graphic) 23:31 - The Shocking Wallpaper on a Predator's Phone 25:23 - The High School Teacher Who Preys on Students 26:40 - The Sick Reason "Normal" People Become Predators 28:01 - How Casual Porn Use Leads to Child Exploitation 29:56 - Are More Females or Males Abused? The Official Stats 32:31 - How Do You Protect Your Kids From Family & Friends? 35:29 - The Single Biggest Mistake a Parent Can Make 38:00 - Why Taking Your Kid's Phone Away is the Wrong Move 39:07 - At What Age Do Most Kids Get a Phone? 40:05 - The #1 Red Flag When Talking to Strangers Online 41:42 - Which Social Media Apps Work With Law Enforcement? 43:36 - Are Social Media Algorithms Connecting Predators to Children? 47:00 - How Predators Use Influencer Accounts to Find Victims 48:00 - What is "Sextortion" and How Does It Lead to Suicide? 50:24 - Should You Post Your Kids on Social Media? A Safety Guide 52:38 - Why You Should Never Let Your Kids Have a Public Profile 54:05 - Is The War on Child Exploitation Getting Better or Worse? 56:20 - How to Make Your Child a "Hard Target" for Predators 58:35 - Why We Must Make Child Safety as Important as the War on Drugs 1:00:32 - How AI is Used in Undercover Sting Operations 1:02:00 - The Disturbing Rise of AI-Generated Child Abuse Material 1:04:00 - The Problem With "Vigilante" Predator Catching Groups 1:05:22 - How You Can Help Fight Child Trafficking in Your Community 1:07:02 - How to Become a "Protector" and Support The Mission

Lucas Anders interviews David Anthony (director/producer) and Erin Williams-Weir (co-creator/producer) about the documentary NEVER GET BUSTED! See it as part of CUFF.Docs on Thursday November 20th at 6:30 pm at the Globe Cinema in Calgary. Director David Anthony Ngo & co-creator/producer Erin Williams-Weir will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A.NEVER GET BUSTED!... A highly decorated Texas narcotics officer turns his back on the police force, busting crooked cops and teaching drug users how to hide their stash. Barry Cooper is an expert at hiding drugs, evading police, and raising hell! But once upon a time he was a highly decorated Texas Narcotics Officer. After a raid goes wrong, destroying a family not unlike his own, Barry's conscience gets the better of him and he quits the force. Using stolen police tapes, he creates a DVD series teaching drug users how to hide their stash and becomes an instant media sensation. This is the story of one man's fight to turn the tide on the War on Drugs, if he doesn't get busted in the process!TIX: www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org/cuff-docs…t-busted/INSTAGRAM: @nevergetbustedfilm@davidanthonyfilm

When Detective Constable Simon becomes the sole detective on the remote island of Rothesay, he sets his sights on cleaning up the town's growing drug problem. But just months into his new role, his investigations begin to unravel. That's when Simon starts to suspect someone inside the department is tipping off suspects. His search for the source turns up nothing, and he's left to face a chilling possibility: the leak might be coming from above. Detective Constable Simon joined the force in 1978 and retired in 2006. During his tenure, Simon worked in the drugs and major crimes unit, in the Serious Crime Squad, did surveillance and undercover work, and worked in anti-terrorism, organized crime and corruption. After his retirement, he ran his own investigation business for a number of years. Simon is the founder of LEAP Scotland, part of a global campaign to change laws to end the ‘war on drugs.' He has own community radio show and YouTube Channel, and is co-host of the Crime Time Inc. podcast with Small Town Dicks's favorite Tom Woods.

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A program designed to make amends for the war on drugs is rewarding lifelong criminals with taxpayer funds. Feds have promised an Antifa crackdown, but when? Conservative activist Scott Presler announces he's coming to Washington. Teacher forced to cover up Charlie Kirk shirt. 

As we inch closer to war with Venezuela, historian Greg Grandin returns to Chapo for a history lesson about the War on Drugs as well as Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution. We also talk about the US's long-running economic interests and petty feuds in Latin America, particularly regarding the region's oil supplies. We then briefly speculate about just how bad and chaotic a regime change operation against Venezuela might be for the US and Latin America.

Air Date: 11/11/25 The Monthly-ish Mix™ is here to get you caught up on recent news without being overwhelming! This month we examine how power is being quietly consolidated across institutions, how propaganda and AI are reshaping our sense of reality, and how division and fear are fueling both domestic repression and global aggression. From the Supreme Court to state media manipulation, from dismantled voting rights to foreign influence campaigns, we trace the machinery of authoritarian control—and spotlight the journalists, educators, and activists still pushing back to keep truth and democracy alive. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes Check out our new show, SOLVED! on YouTube! BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! PART 1: INSTITUTIONAL CAPTURE & CONSOLIDATION (00:01:44) 1742 Captured Court, Captured Nation: SCOTUS Serves Trump's Authoritarianism (00:16:53) 1743 Trump and Project 2025: Blitzkrieg Against America (00:43:56) 1749 Democracy: In Theory, In Practice, and Under Threat PART 2 INFORMATION WARFARE & REALITY CONTROL (01:08:35) 1746 What an actual attack on free speech looks like (01:40:37) 1745 Fake New World: The Age of AI Slop, AI Education, and AI Fascism (01:54:27) 1744 Sell Outs, Shills, and Scandals: Saudi Arabia and Israel are buying the credibility they can't earn honestly PART 3 OTHERING & EXPANSION (02:13:08) 1747 Racism in the United States, it turns out, is a problem (02:31:27) 1741 Global Uprisings: Dissatisfaction Roiling France, the UK, and Nepal (02:56:07) 1750 "American's Backyard" - The War on Terror Meets the War on Drugs (03:20:01) 1748 Patriotism in Peril: Democracy, the Military, and the Fight Over What America Means Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

In Prisoners after War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration (University of Mass. Press, 2024), Dr. Jason Higgins examines the connections between the military and carceral system through the stories of those most knowledgeable about it: veterans who were incarcerated after their military service. Combining a thorough historical narrative with the oral histories of veterans who had been imprisoned after their return to civilian society, Dr. Higgins shows how the so-called war on drugs and war on crime intersect with the wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Through this history he shows how government policies built on racism, ableism, and patriarchy contributed to many young Americans being pushed into the military, punished during their service, and then being kicked out with no access to any type of support which then leads them into the carceral system. Dr. Higgins also tells the story of how incarcerated veterans helped organize amongst themselves leading to Veterans Treatment Courts which have helped reduce the number of veterans going into prison and also show a model for non-punitive responses to crime. Prisoners after War has been awarded the Oral History Association's book award for 2025. It is available open access: https://uplopen.com/books/m/35... Jason Higgins is the Digital Scholarship Coordinator for Virginia Tech Publishing and Press and an Assistant Professor affiliated with the Virginia Tech University Library and the Department of History. You can find a transcript of this interview here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Prisoners after War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration (University of Mass. Press, 2024), Dr. Jason Higgins examines the connections between the military and carceral system through the stories of those most knowledgeable about it: veterans who were incarcerated after their military service. Combining a thorough historical narrative with the oral histories of veterans who had been imprisoned after their return to civilian society, Dr. Higgins shows how the so-called war on drugs and war on crime intersect with the wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Through this history he shows how government policies built on racism, ableism, and patriarchy contributed to many young Americans being pushed into the military, punished during their service, and then being kicked out with no access to any type of support which then leads them into the carceral system. Dr. Higgins also tells the story of how incarcerated veterans helped organize amongst themselves leading to Veterans Treatment Courts which have helped reduce the number of veterans going into prison and also show a model for non-punitive responses to crime. Prisoners after War has been awarded the Oral History Association's book award for 2025. It is available open access: https://uplopen.com/books/m/35... Jason Higgins is the Digital Scholarship Coordinator for Virginia Tech Publishing and Press and an Assistant Professor affiliated with the Virginia Tech University Library and the Department of History. You can find a transcript of this interview here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

In Prisoners after War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration (University of Mass. Press, 2024), Dr. Jason Higgins examines the connections between the military and carceral system through the stories of those most knowledgeable about it: veterans who were incarcerated after their military service. Combining a thorough historical narrative with the oral histories of veterans who had been imprisoned after their return to civilian society, Dr. Higgins shows how the so-called war on drugs and war on crime intersect with the wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Through this history he shows how government policies built on racism, ableism, and patriarchy contributed to many young Americans being pushed into the military, punished during their service, and then being kicked out with no access to any type of support which then leads them into the carceral system. Dr. Higgins also tells the story of how incarcerated veterans helped organize amongst themselves leading to Veterans Treatment Courts which have helped reduce the number of veterans going into prison and also show a model for non-punitive responses to crime. Prisoners after War has been awarded the Oral History Association's book award for 2025. It is available open access: https://uplopen.com/books/m/35... Jason Higgins is the Digital Scholarship Coordinator for Virginia Tech Publishing and Press and an Assistant Professor affiliated with the Virginia Tech University Library and the Department of History. You can find a transcript of this interview here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

In Prisoners after War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration (University of Mass. Press, 2024), Dr. Jason Higgins examines the connections between the military and carceral system through the stories of those most knowledgeable about it: veterans who were incarcerated after their military service. Combining a thorough historical narrative with the oral histories of veterans who had been imprisoned after their return to civilian society, Dr. Higgins shows how the so-called war on drugs and war on crime intersect with the wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Through this history he shows how government policies built on racism, ableism, and patriarchy contributed to many young Americans being pushed into the military, punished during their service, and then being kicked out with no access to any type of support which then leads them into the carceral system. Dr. Higgins also tells the story of how incarcerated veterans helped organize amongst themselves leading to Veterans Treatment Courts which have helped reduce the number of veterans going into prison and also show a model for non-punitive responses to crime. Prisoners after War has been awarded the Oral History Association's book award for 2025. It is available open access: https://uplopen.com/books/m/35... Jason Higgins is the Digital Scholarship Coordinator for Virginia Tech Publishing and Press and an Assistant Professor affiliated with the Virginia Tech University Library and the Department of History. You can find a transcript of this interview here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In Prisoners after War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration (University of Mass. Press, 2024), Dr. Jason Higgins examines the connections between the military and carceral system through the stories of those most knowledgeable about it: veterans who were incarcerated after their military service. Combining a thorough historical narrative with the oral histories of veterans who had been imprisoned after their return to civilian society, Dr. Higgins shows how the so-called war on drugs and war on crime intersect with the wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Through this history he shows how government policies built on racism, ableism, and patriarchy contributed to many young Americans being pushed into the military, punished during their service, and then being kicked out with no access to any type of support which then leads them into the carceral system. Dr. Higgins also tells the story of how incarcerated veterans helped organize amongst themselves leading to Veterans Treatment Courts which have helped reduce the number of veterans going into prison and also show a model for non-punitive responses to crime. Prisoners after War has been awarded the Oral History Association's book award for 2025. It is available open access: https://uplopen.com/books/m/35... Jason Higgins is the Digital Scholarship Coordinator for Virginia Tech Publishing and Press and an Assistant Professor affiliated with the Virginia Tech University Library and the Department of History. You can find a transcript of this interview here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air Date 11/7/2025 The United States claiming a divine (and imperialist) right to tamper in the politics of South American countries is nothing new. As is so often the case with Trump, the biggest difference is that he's doing proudly and in the open what used to be done only shamefully and in secret. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes Check out our new show, SOLVED! on YouTube! BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! KEY POINTS KP 1: What Is Happening with Venezuela & The US EXPLAINER - Why, America with Leeja Miller - Air Date 9-8-25 KP 2: Ceasefire in Gaza, The Monroe Doctrine Under Trump, and a US Economy on the Brink of Collapse Part 1 - Red Menace - Air Date 10-14-25 KP 3: Jeffrey Stein on Trumps Boat Attacks, Katya Schwenk on AI Surveillance Pricing Part 1 - CounterSpin - Air Date 10-24-25 KP 4: Bailing on Farmers to Bail Out Argentina: Two to Tango Part 1 - UNFTR - Air Date 10-6-25 KP 5: Trumps Hegemony Gambit; The Rights Warm Racist Embrace with Jeet Heer Part 1 - The Majority Report - Air Date 11-1-25 (00:53:59) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR On the long history of messing with Latin America DEEPER DIVES (00:59:42) SECTION A: HISTORY AND NARRATIVE (01:20:49) SECTION B: MILITARY PRETEXT (01:58:37) SECTION C: US AGGRESSION (02:28:44) SECTION D: REGIONAL ECHOES SHOW IMAGE CREDITS Description: Image of a topographical globe of the Earth, only showing North America and South America. Credit: “Globe-world-earth-planet” by quimono, Pixabay | Pixabay license   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

For years, Colombia has been one of the United States' closest allies in the region – a key partner in the war on drugs. But now this relationship is coming under strain amidst a personal feud between President Trump, and Colombia's president Gustavo Petro. In today's episode, we speak to BBC Mundo's William Marquez to examine the history of the US-Colombia alliance, and what might be at stake if it falls apart. Producer: Aron Keller Executive producer: James Shield Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins Photo: Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Credit: Reuters/Luisa Gonzalez

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  Cartel violence in Mexico just crossed another terrifying line — a mayor murdered, citizens storming government buildings, and a political climate where critics don't just get silenced… they get buried. With more than 30,000 cartel-related murders a year and American lives being devastated by fentanyl and synthetic opioids flowing across the border, patience is running thin.Now, reports say the Trump administration is quietly preparing potential U.S. special-operations plans inside Mexico — whether as real strategy or pressure tactics to force action from Mexico's government. But will Washington finally get serious about cartel power, or will corporate interests and political cowardice keep the status quo in place?Is this just a warning shot — or the first step toward a new front in the war on drugs?

The Multi-Geographic War on Drugs and Latin American Politics Guest: Professor Evan Ellis Professor Evan Ellis details the complex, multi-geographic war on drugs, noting the Department of Defense is leading strikes against designated terrorist groups, including Venezuela's Cartel de Los Soles. The deployment of the USS Gerald Ford Battle Group to the Caribbean raises speculation about potential land strikes against criminal leadership in Venezuela, though this carries considerable geopolitical risks. Ellis also discusses the surprising electoral success of Argentina's President Javier Milei, which strengthens the center-right political trend across Latin America.

The Multi-Geographic War on Drugs and Latin American Politics Guest: Professor Evan Ellis Professor Evan Ellis details the complex, multi-geographic war on drugs, noting the Department of Defense is leading strikes against designated terrorist groups, including Venezuela's Cartel de Los Soles. The deployment of the USS Gerald Ford Battle Group to the Caribbean raises speculation about potential land strikes against criminal leadership in Venezuela, though this carries considerable geopolitical risks. Ellis also discusses the surprising electoral success of Argentina's President Javier Milei, which strengthens the center-right political trend across Latin America.

The Multi-Geographic War on Drugs and Latin American Politics Guest: Professor Evan Ellis Professor Evan Ellis details the complex, multi-geographic war on drugs, noting the Department of Defense is leading strikes against designated terrorist groups, including Venezuela's Cartel de Los Soles. The deployment of the USS Gerald Ford Battle Group to the Caribbean raises speculation about potential land strikes against criminal leadership in Venezuela, though this carries considerable geopolitical risks. Ellis also discusses the surprising electoral success of Argentina's President Javier Milei, which strengthens the center-right political trend across Latin America.

The Multi-Geographic War on Drugs and Latin American Politics Guest: Professor Evan Ellis Professor Evan Ellis details the complex, multi-geographic war on drugs, noting the Department of Defense is leading strikes against designated terrorist groups, including Venezuela's Cartel de Los Soles. The deployment of the USS Gerald Ford Battle Group to the Caribbean raises speculation about potential land strikes against criminal leadership in Venezuela, though this carries considerable geopolitical risks. Ellis also discusses the surprising electoral success of Argentina's President Javier Milei, which strengthens the center-right political trend across Latin America. 1910 PERU

Listen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.comThis week on Angry Planet we have returning guest and former judge advocate Dan Maurer. The last time he was on the show, Maurer walked us through the consequences of a Supreme Court ruling that asked the question: is it illegal for the President to order SEAL Team Six to kill people? It was a surreal question that now feels more pressing.A US Carrier Strike Group is moving into South American waters to support America's highly kinetic War on Drugs. Military lawyers might have advised the Trump administration that extra-judiciously executing alleged criminals in international waters is, in fact, illegal. But Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is no fan of military lawyers and fired the Judge Advocate General (JAG) of both the Army and the Air Force. The Pentagon plans to turn as many as 600 of the remaining military lawyers into immigration judges.The second Trump administration is perverting the law and sidelining anyone that might tell them it's a bad idea. Since he was last on the show, Maurer has retired from the Army and is now a professor at Ohio Northern University's college of law. He's here to tell us how bad things are and how much worse they might get.The terminal parent metaphorA story that only ends one wayWhat's a JAG?Hegseth's JAG hateLaw as perversionAre these strikes legal? “No.”“It can be lawful, but not moral.”Legally speaking, you can't be a combatant and a criminal.When Truman tried to take over the steel industry.Can state authorities arrest the feds?Life after Trump timeAre Military Lawyers Being Sidelined?Defining ‘Rebellion' in 10 U.S.C. § 12406 and the Insurrection ActOn Treason and Traitors“Anna, Lindsey Halligan Here.”Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In segment 1 Sara and Skip discuss how a police officer saved the life of a 1-year-old girl. In segment 2 Skip talks about the war on drugs with Vann Winn, a retired DEA agent. Then to wrap it up we go to Oklahoma and talk to Houston Denham about the growing problem of mob attacks in American cities.

Glenn interviews Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) about the Trump administration's push for regime change in Venezuela, rifts within MAGA, Trump's attacks on Rep. Thomas Massie, and more. ---------------- Watch full episodes on Rumble, streamed LIVE 7pm ET. Become part of our Locals community Follow System Update: Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook

[00:18:25] – Flock Cameras & The Rise of the Police StateKnight spotlights a Colorado woman wrongly accused through Flock camera data, calling it proof that mass surveillance has replaced probable cause. He connects it to Trump's disregard for civil liberties during his “war on drugs,” saying America has become a digital prison. [00:28:30] – Medicaid Bribes Parents to Vaccinate BabiesKnight exposes California's $200 gift card program to coerce parents into vaccinating infants, calling it “medical bribery for the poor.” He links it to Trump's COVID hospital bonuses, arguing that public health has been monetized into state-controlled compliance. [00:41:26] – Bannon's Divine Dictator DelusionKnight dismantles Steve Bannon's claim that Trump is “God's chosen instrument,” calling it spiritual propaganda for tyranny. He warns that the fusion of religion and authoritarianism is turning MAGA into a cult of the state. [00:47:05] – Drafts, Sanctions & The March to World War IIIKnight warns that NATO powers reinstating the draft mark a slide toward global war. He likens the buildup to pre–World War I hysteria—elites gambling with millions of lives while pretending it's about “defense.” [00:58:41] – Trump Claims ‘Unquestioned Power' Under the Insurrection ActKnight exposes Trump's claim that he can deploy the military domestically “without question.” He calls it a declaration of dictatorship, proving that MAGA's authoritarian ambitions are no longer hypothetical. [01:22:00] – Trump's “Pedophile Palace” Donor ListKnight lists the billionaire backers funding Trump's new White House ballroom—including Jeff Bezos, Lockheed Martin, and Coinbase—and calls it “the ultimate pay-to-play operation.” He says MAGA populism has morphed into oligarchic corruption. [02:29:17] – GOP's Digital ID Trojan HorseKnight uncovers a bipartisan bill led by Josh Hawley and Mark Warner to “protect children from AI companions.” He warns it's a stealth plan to impose a national digital ID system under the guise of child safety. [02:40:11] – Universal Basic Income & The Death of DignityKnight connects automation and UBI, arguing that elites are manufacturing economic dependency to control the population. He calls UBI “universal welfare slavery,” stripping people of purpose, work, and freedom in exchange for digital rationing. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

[00:18:25] – Flock Cameras & The Rise of the Police StateKnight spotlights a Colorado woman wrongly accused through Flock camera data, calling it proof that mass surveillance has replaced probable cause. He connects it to Trump's disregard for civil liberties during his “war on drugs,” saying America has become a digital prison. [00:28:30] – Medicaid Bribes Parents to Vaccinate BabiesKnight exposes California's $200 gift card program to coerce parents into vaccinating infants, calling it “medical bribery for the poor.” He links it to Trump's COVID hospital bonuses, arguing that public health has been monetized into state-controlled compliance. [00:41:26] – Bannon's Divine Dictator DelusionKnight dismantles Steve Bannon's claim that Trump is “God's chosen instrument,” calling it spiritual propaganda for tyranny. He warns that the fusion of religion and authoritarianism is turning MAGA into a cult of the state. [00:47:05] – Drafts, Sanctions & The March to World War IIIKnight warns that NATO powers reinstating the draft mark a slide toward global war. He likens the buildup to pre–World War I hysteria—elites gambling with millions of lives while pretending it's about “defense.” [00:58:41] – Trump Claims ‘Unquestioned Power' Under the Insurrection ActKnight exposes Trump's claim that he can deploy the military domestically “without question.” He calls it a declaration of dictatorship, proving that MAGA's authoritarian ambitions are no longer hypothetical. [01:22:00] – Trump's “Pedophile Palace” Donor ListKnight lists the billionaire backers funding Trump's new White House ballroom—including Jeff Bezos, Lockheed Martin, and Coinbase—and calls it “the ultimate pay-to-play operation.” He says MAGA populism has morphed into oligarchic corruption. [02:29:17] – GOP's Digital ID Trojan HorseKnight uncovers a bipartisan bill led by Josh Hawley and Mark Warner to “protect children from AI companions.” He warns it's a stealth plan to impose a national digital ID system under the guise of child safety. [02:40:11] – Universal Basic Income & The Death of DignityKnight connects automation and UBI, arguing that elites are manufacturing economic dependency to control the population. He calls UBI “universal welfare slavery,” stripping people of purpose, work, and freedom in exchange for digital rationing. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  A blunt look at America's habit of framing every major issue as a “war”—from poverty to drugs to terror—and how that mindset has shaped policy, media narratives, and presidential power since 9/11. This commentary questions the decades-long War on Drugs, argues that U.S. actions against drug traffickers often miss the real sources of lethal substances like fentanyl, and highlights concerns about unchecked executive authority under post-9/11 war powers. With a mix of frustration, realism, and constitutional purism, it calls for consistency, transparency, and a return to proper rule-of-law processes in tackling drug cartels and national threats.

In this gripping episode, Johnny sits down with security expert Ed Calderon to break down the brewing storm across Latin America — from U.S. military posturing near Venezuela to narco-terrorism, drone warfare, and covert operations in Mexico. Ed warns that the “War on Drugs” is being rebranded as a war on narco-terror, granting governments new powers while blurring the lines between criminals, rebels, and civilians. They discuss how cartels are adopting drone and submarine tech, how Colombian mercenaries are shaping global conflicts, and why Mexico may already have U.S. boots on the ground. From fentanyl myths to Venezuelan oil politics, rare-earth resources, and the future of North American geopolitics, this episode dives deep into the shadow war few are talking about. -U.S. and Venezuela tensions -Covert ops and “narco-terrorism” narrative -Drone and submarine warfare by cartels -Rare-earths, oil, and geopolitical motives -Mexico's internal corruption and militarization -Predictions for a continental conflict Go Support Ed! Website: https://www.edsmanifesto.com/ Merch: https://sneakreaper-industries.com/ Podcast: @manifestoradionetwork3191 IG: https://www.instagram.com/manifestoradiopodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of YAS Podcast, host AM Davies interviews Savannah Sly, a seasoned sex worker and activist affiliated with New Moon. The discussion covers the intricate issues of white supremacy culture, ableism, and the unique challenges faced by marginalized sex workers. Savannah shares her journey into activism, driven by personal experiences with the war on drugs and her immersion into the sex worker advocacy community. The conversation also delves into the historical and current impacts of anti-sex trafficking campaigns fueled by propaganda and moralistic agendas. Savannah highlights the importance of local community organizing, mutual support among sex workers, and the necessity of engaging with various social justice movements to resist fascism effectively. The episode concludes with an overview of New Moon's initiatives, focusing on philanthropic engagement, financial support for sex worker-led organizations, and capacity-building programs aimed at empowering the sex worker rights movement.00:00 The Urgency of Collective Action00:33 Welcome to YAS Podcast01:34 Introducing Today's Guest: Savannah Sly02:10 Savannah's Journey into Sex Work03:32 The Impact of the War on Drugs04:28 Sex Worker Advocacy and Propaganda05:44 The Rise of Anti-Sex Trafficking Campaigns06:33 The Role of Feminism in the Sex Work Debate09:00 Manufactured Hysteria and Its Consequences12:08 The Growth of the Sex Worker Rights Movement17:19 Challenges in Advocacy and Activism19:59 Lessons on White Supremacy Culture26:16 Coping with Current Global Challenges27:18 Facing Fear and Privilege29:06 The Role of Privileged People in Resistance30:47 Local Engagement and Political Action32:30 Conversations with Trump Supporters34:51 Sex Workers' Unique Perspective on Authoritarianism42:05 New Moon Network's Mission and Work49:10 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionLinksBeyond Strange Bedfellows (article)Characteristics of White Supremacy CultureNew Moon NetworkSavannah Sly WebsiteYAS Work InstagramYAS Work BlueSkyYAS Work TwitterYAS Work Youtube

[00:05:59] – Argentina Wins, U.S. Ranchers LoseKnight ridicules Trump's celebration of Argentina's bailout as American ranchers collapse under debt. He calls importing cheap Argentine beef “a betrayal of the heartland” and proof that MAGA populism is just corporate socialism in disguise. [00:09:52] – Soros Runs the TreasuryKnight exposes Treasury Secretary Scott Besant as “Soros's man inside the government,” tying Trump's $20 billion Argentina bailout to Wall Street profiteering. He says Trump's fake populism serves the same globalist financiers he pretends to oppose. [00:35:24] – Orwellian Economics & Endless EmergenciesKnight mocks Trump's claim that tariffs will erase income taxes and pay off the debt. He calls it “Orwellian doublethink”—a fantasy designed to normalize permanent economic emergencies and justify centralized control. [00:58:45] – Trump's Venezuela False Flag SetupKnight warns that Trump's “anti-cartel” military buildup in the Caribbean is a replay of past false flags like the Gulf of Tonkin. He says the CIA is manufacturing a crisis to trigger war and expand executive power under a fake national emergency. [01:17:27] – Rand Paul vs. Trump's Extrajudicial KillingsKnight praises Rand Paul for condemning Trump's “war on drugs” as murder at sea. He says these killings without evidence or trial prove Trump's foreign policy has crossed into open dictatorship. [02:00:51] – SNAP Shutdown & Thanksgiving FalloutKnight warns that 41 million Americans could lose food stamps as the shutdown drags on. He predicts unrest as Washington funds foreign wars but leaves Americans hungry, calling it “the perfect storm for civil collapse.” [02:12:30] – Air Traffic Chaos & Worker RevoltKnight reports on unpaid air traffic controllers and looming Thanksgiving flight chaos. He says the worker revolt could expose how both parties weaponize shutdowns for political theater while the system collapses. [02:49:40] – Mirror Life: Science's Ultimate Weapon of Mass DestructionKnight exposes a U.S.-funded “mirror DNA” experiment that could create organisms invisible to the immune system. He warns it's “Fauci 2.0 on steroids”—an extinction-level bioweapon disguised as scientific research. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Subscribe now to skip the ads and get much more content! Alex Aviña is back on the podcast, this time to talk about the evolution of ICE and the U.S. security state. They discuss the convergence of the war on terror, the war on drugs, and the war on migrants; the transformation of the border into a domestic counterinsurgency project; ICE's roots in settler colonialism; the role of whiteness and assimilation in immigration politics; the use of surveillance and drones in law enforcement; the privatization and grift at the core of Trumpism; the legacy of Latin American death squads; the erosion of constitutional rights; and migration as the consequence of empire.

[00:05:59] – Argentina Wins, U.S. Ranchers LoseKnight ridicules Trump's celebration of Argentina's bailout as American ranchers collapse under debt. He calls importing cheap Argentine beef “a betrayal of the heartland” and proof that MAGA populism is just corporate socialism in disguise. [00:09:52] – Soros Runs the TreasuryKnight exposes Treasury Secretary Scott Besant as “Soros's man inside the government,” tying Trump's $20 billion Argentina bailout to Wall Street profiteering. He says Trump's fake populism serves the same globalist financiers he pretends to oppose. [00:35:24] – Orwellian Economics & Endless EmergenciesKnight mocks Trump's claim that tariffs will erase income taxes and pay off the debt. He calls it “Orwellian doublethink”—a fantasy designed to normalize permanent economic emergencies and justify centralized control. [00:58:45] – Trump's Venezuela False Flag SetupKnight warns that Trump's “anti-cartel” military buildup in the Caribbean is a replay of past false flags like the Gulf of Tonkin. He says the CIA is manufacturing a crisis to trigger war and expand executive power under a fake national emergency. [01:17:27] – Rand Paul vs. Trump's Extrajudicial KillingsKnight praises Rand Paul for condemning Trump's “war on drugs” as murder at sea. He says these killings without evidence or trial prove Trump's foreign policy has crossed into open dictatorship. [02:00:51] – SNAP Shutdown & Thanksgiving FalloutKnight warns that 41 million Americans could lose food stamps as the shutdown drags on. He predicts unrest as Washington funds foreign wars but leaves Americans hungry, calling it “the perfect storm for civil collapse.” [02:12:30] – Air Traffic Chaos & Worker RevoltKnight reports on unpaid air traffic controllers and looming Thanksgiving flight chaos. He says the worker revolt could expose how both parties weaponize shutdowns for political theater while the system collapses. [02:49:40] – Mirror Life: Science's Ultimate Weapon of Mass DestructionKnight exposes a U.S.-funded “mirror DNA” experiment that could create organisms invisible to the immune system. He warns it's “Fauci 2.0 on steroids”—an extinction-level bioweapon disguised as scientific research. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Alex Aviña is back on the podcast, this time to talk about the evolution of ICE and the U.S. security state. They discuss the convergence of the war on terror, the war on drugs, and the war on migrants; the transformation of the border into a domestic counterinsurgency project; ICE's roots in settler colonialism; the role of whiteness and assimilation in immigration politics; the use of surveillance and drones in law enforcement; the privatization and grift at the core of Trumpism; the legacy of Latin American death squads; the erosion of constitutional rights; and migration as the consequence of empire.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, we're talking about the U.S. ramping up its war on drugs in the Caribbean; President Trump announcing an additional 10% tariff on Canada in response to a World Series commercial; suspects in the Louvre heist being arrested; and other top news for Monday, October 27th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking to support us? You can choose to pay here Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Surfshark Holy Post CCCU Upside HelloFresh Mosh LMNT Theology in the Raw Safe House Project A Place For You Practicing Life Together Not Just Sunday Podcast Quince Courage for Life Study Bible She Reads Truth

[00:07:39] – The Manchurian Candidate of Global ChaosKnight says Trump's tariffs are designed not to help U.S. workers but to destabilize global markets—“a Manchurian candidate for the globalists.” He contrasts Reagan's targeted trade policy with Trump's chaos-driven protectionism that punishes allies and wrecks economies. [00:16:01] – Corruption, Lawsuits & Impeachable CrimesKnight accuses Trump of weaponizing the Justice Department and tariffs for personal gain, coercing media companies like CBS. He argues these acts meet the constitutional standard for impeachment, proving Trump's authoritarian mindset and disregard for lawful restraint. [00:33:49] – The Soros Connection & Doublethink PoliticsKnight exposes Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Besant's financial history with George Soros, mocking MAGA supporters for ignoring the hypocrisy. He says the movement's “doublethink”—defending globalist ties while claiming to fight them—reveals Trumpism as a psychological cult, not a populist movement. [01:10:22] – MRNA in the Food SupplyKnight details the USDA's approval of mRNA shots for livestock under Trump, calling it a “food contamination program.” He links the policy to Bill Gates–backed biotech efforts to genetically alter food and human biology through state-controlled agriculture. [01:33:42] – The ICE Weapons SurgeKnight reveals ICE's weapons budget has exploded 700% under Trump's second term, transforming the agency into a domestic army. He calls it the foundation of a “digital police state” merging border control with total surveillance infrastructure. [02:10:29] – Genocide in Nigeria: Equipping the PersecutedKnight interviews missionary filmmaker Jud Saul, who exposes mass Christian killings by Fulani militants. Saul blames Obama-era operatives for helping Muslim factions seize power and condemns U.S. silence as millions of Nigerian Christians are slaughtered or displaced. [02:17:00] – China's Exploitation of the Killing FieldsSaul reveals that Chinese mining companies are seizing land from murdered Christians with terrorist cooperation. Knight calls it “globalism's true face”—Beijing profiting from genocide while Western governments look away. [02:33:45] – Venezuela, Trump & the Next U.S. WarKnight closes with Trump's military escalation in Venezuela, calling his “war on drugs” a lie to seize oil fields. Comparing Trump to Duterte and Obama, he warns that MAGA's militarism will drag the U.S. into endless foreign wars and destroy what remains of constitutional liberty. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

[00:07:39] – The Manchurian Candidate of Global ChaosKnight says Trump's tariffs are designed not to help U.S. workers but to destabilize global markets—“a Manchurian candidate for the globalists.” He contrasts Reagan's targeted trade policy with Trump's chaos-driven protectionism that punishes allies and wrecks economies. [00:16:01] – Corruption, Lawsuits & Impeachable CrimesKnight accuses Trump of weaponizing the Justice Department and tariffs for personal gain, coercing media companies like CBS. He argues these acts meet the constitutional standard for impeachment, proving Trump's authoritarian mindset and disregard for lawful restraint. [00:33:49] – The Soros Connection & Doublethink PoliticsKnight exposes Trump's Treasury Secretary Scott Besant's financial history with George Soros, mocking MAGA supporters for ignoring the hypocrisy. He says the movement's “doublethink”—defending globalist ties while claiming to fight them—reveals Trumpism as a psychological cult, not a populist movement. [01:10:22] – MRNA in the Food SupplyKnight details the USDA's approval of mRNA shots for livestock under Trump, calling it a “food contamination program.” He links the policy to Bill Gates–backed biotech efforts to genetically alter food and human biology through state-controlled agriculture. [01:33:42] – The ICE Weapons SurgeKnight reveals ICE's weapons budget has exploded 700% under Trump's second term, transforming the agency into a domestic army. He calls it the foundation of a “digital police state” merging border control with total surveillance infrastructure. [02:10:29] – Genocide in Nigeria: Equipping the PersecutedKnight interviews missionary filmmaker Jud Saul, who exposes mass Christian killings by Fulani militants. Saul blames Obama-era operatives for helping Muslim factions seize power and condemns U.S. silence as millions of Nigerian Christians are slaughtered or displaced. [02:17:00] – China's Exploitation of the Killing FieldsSaul reveals that Chinese mining companies are seizing land from murdered Christians with terrorist cooperation. Knight calls it “globalism's true face”—Beijing profiting from genocide while Western governments look away. [02:33:45] – Venezuela, Trump & the Next U.S. WarKnight closes with Trump's military escalation in Venezuela, calling his “war on drugs” a lie to seize oil fields. Comparing Trump to Duterte and Obama, he warns that MAGA's militarism will drag the U.S. into endless foreign wars and destroy what remains of constitutional liberty. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

On today's episode, Vince sits down with former FBI agent Martin Suarez. For 23 years,  Martin lived undercover inside Colombian cartels. Joined by Ian Frisch, who co-wrote his memoir Inside the Cartel: How an Undercover FBI Agent Smuggled Cocaine, Laundered Cash, and Dismantled a Colombian Narco-Empire, Martin reflects on the psychological toll of undercover work, the art of gaining a cartel's trust, and the scale of drug trafficking. This conversation also exposes the realities of the drug trade, and why America's approach to the war on drugs remains a challenge. Borderland is an IRONCLAD Original Buy Target Intelligence: PSYOP with Shawn Ryan: http://psyopshow.com/ Sponsors:  1stPhorm Go to ⁠https://www.1stphorm.com/borderland⁠ and get free shipping on any orders over $75, free 30 days in the app for new customers, and 110% money back guarantee on all of our products. DeleteMe Go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/IRONCLAD and use coupon code IRONCLAD, or  scan the QR code TacPack  Visit http://www.TacPack.com  and use code IRONCLAD at checkout to get a free $70 tactical gift   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Viewpoint This Sunday with Malcolm Out Loud – Dr. James Mitchell discusses the terror cartels, an update on Hamas and Israel, and the hidden menace and terrorist threat on America's highways. Patricia Anthone talks about the impact of Democratic Socialism and how the Left is using the ‘government shutdown' to revive their Woke agenda. Dean Bowen has the Nation's Report Card...

The Donald Trump administration seeks to forcibly impose the US empire's hegemony in Latin America, waging war on Venezuela, imposing sanctions on Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, hitting Brazil with tariffs, and meddling in Argentina's election. Ben Norton explains how Trump and Marco Rubio are trying to cut off all western hemisphere ties with China and Russia, bringing back the colonial Monroe Doctrine, now known as the Donroe Doctrine. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcWH-LPyTow Topics 0:00 Trump's war on Latin America 1:04 (CLIP) Trump meddles in Argentina's election 1:23 US imperial strategy in Latin America 2:02 (CLIP) Trump wants Venezuela's oil 2:14 Natural resources 2:41 Ties with China and Russia 3:02 Oligarchic counter-revolution 4:11 US war on Venezuela 7:50 Marco Rubio: coup-plotting war hawk 9:23 Fox News calls to colonize Venezuela 10:01 (CLIP) Fox News: Venezuela 51st US state 10:29 The "drug trafficking" excuse 11:10 Colombia's President Gustavo Petro 13:29 US-backed Colombian drug traffickers 14:24 US-backed drug lord Álvaro Uribe 17:05 The "war on drugs" is based on lies 18:10 Colombia moves closer to China 19:12 China: South America's top trading partner 20:41 USA meddles in Colombia's election 21:42 Monroe Doctrine to Donroe Doctrine 26:15 (CLIP) John Bolton boasts of coup attempt 27:05 Neocolonialism 28:26 US interventions in Latin America 30:32 USA colonized half of Mexico 31:11 Colonial "Banana Wars" 31:41 Goals of US war on Venezuela 32:33 William McKinley, imperialist 34:01 (CLIP) Trump vows to expand US empire 35:02 Trump takes mask off US empire 36:30 Outro

The Trump administration launched a major military and diplomatic escalation in its new war on drugs, sending an aircraft carrier to Latin America and sanctioning Colombia's president. It comes as the U.S. has increasingly targeted political leaders it opposes across the region, and as the military has launched an unprecedented number of deadly strikes in the Caribbean. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Sources tell ABC News the White House's entire East Wing will be demolished, contrary to some of President Trump's earlier claims. A military strike in the Pacific Ocean opens up a new front in the war on drugs. And ABC gets an exclusive look at Google's new step in “quantum computing.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Brewer returns to talk about his second book and his time undercover fighting proxy wars in countries we were never officially in. His time fighting the war on drugs in 3rd world countries is the stuff of Tom Clancy books. Join us for Locker Room LIVE! (almost) Every Wednesday at 8:30 PST on YouTube, where we discuss our thoughts on current events and modern society. Remember to support this podcast by leaving a review. You can also visit www.warstoriesofficial.com to listen to older episodes, buy merchandise, become a patron here, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.