Chaos in Mexico... and a KFI Tech Producer is Stuck There!

Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — known as “El Mencho” — the founder and leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), in a military operation in Jalisco state. The takedown is considered one of the most significant blows to organized crime in decades, but it immediately sparked lethal retaliation and nationwide unrest. Authorities and analysts warn that a power vacuum could lead to further violence and insecurity. KFI Tech Director Jesse Blackburn is currently stuck down there, wishing he had picked Hawaii for a vaca instead of Puerto Vallarta. With the Winter Olympics complete, Los Angeles is now officially the next U.S. host city for the 2028 Summer Games. Organizers led by Casey Wasserman say planning is on track, venues are largely existing facilities, and the Games will showcase a car-light, transit-heavy model. But political scrutiny, infrastructure challenges and questions surrounding Wasserman’s past associations are now moving front and center as the global spotlight shifts to L.A. As Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Summer Olympics, early signals suggest attending may not come cheap. Reporting from The Washington Post details how ticket pricing strategy will balance accessibility with the need to fund a multibillion-dollar event. Meanwhile, a study highlighted by the New York Post warns the region could face lodging shortages, potentially driving hotel prices sharply higher during the Games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.