Focal Point

On today’s episode, Andy and Mike Baker break down Mexico’s president denying a Reuters report on the CIA’s covert role in the drug war.  Full Reuters Report: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-president-attacks-reuters-report-cias-role-countrys-drug-war-2025-09-12/ Buy Target Intelligence: PSYOP with Shawn Ryan: http://psyopshow.com/ Sponsors: Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. DeleteMe Go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/IRONCLAD and use coupon code IRONCLAD, or  scan the QR code Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and Mike Baker uncover the story of the Lotto Gang—a trafficking ring that used Airbnbs to hide victims across borders. Their crimes in Metro Atlanta led to multiple arrests, including a former NFL player. Andy and Mike also explore whether society is becoming increasingly apathetic to these crimes and the challenges of getting involved in suspicious situations. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Buy Target Intelligence: PSYOP with Shawn Ryan: http://psyopshow.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@thisisironclad Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. DeleteMe Go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/IRONCLAD and use coupon code IRONCLAD, or  scan the QR code Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and Stefano Ritondale from @AllSourceNews discuss a reported 2019 SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea that allegedly aimed to intercept communications from Kim Jong-un—and went dangerously off course. Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. DeleteMe Go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/IRONCLAD and use coupon code IRONCLAD, or  scan the QR code Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy Stumpf and Mike Baker, former CIA operations officer and national security expert, examine the ongoing debate over the potential transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine and what it means for global security. The conversation explores how these long-range weapons, capable of striking targets deep inside Russia, could change the dynamics of the war and increase the risk of escalation. They discuss President Trump’s cautious approach to the decision, the measured but increasingly tense response from Vladimir Putin, and how this reflects the delicate balance of deterrence and diplomacy. The episode also looks at the limitations of sanctions, the impact of Ukraine’s use of drones on Russian infrastructure, and how China’s involvement complicates the situation further. Through this discussion, Andy and Mike highlight the complexity of modern military aid decisions and the broader geopolitical consequences of each move on the global stage. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original  Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. DeleteMe Go to https://www.joindeleteme.com/IRONCLAD and use coupon code IRONCLAD, or  scan the QR code Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy welcomes back Stefano Ritondale from @AllSourceNews to discuss the dramatic rise in U.S. cocaine consumption and its impact on Mexican cartels. Cocaine use has surged by 154% in western states since 2019, fueling the power of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), led by Nemesio Rubén “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to curb cartel influence through sanctions and the designation of these groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, demand for cocaine remains strong, making it the second most trafficked drug into the U.S. after fentanyl. Andy and Stefano explore whether these policy measures truly weaken criminal networks or risk escalating violence and instability across the border. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy sits down with investigative journalist Stefano Ritondale (@AllSourceNews) to discuss recent U.S. military strikes on drug boats off Venezuela’s coast. Intelligence for these operations reportedly came from Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, who recently cooperated with U.S. authorities. Stefano, who covers Latin American organized crime and U.S. foreign policy, explains the implications of relying on cartel sources for critical intelligence and the connections between Venezuelan and Mexican drug networks. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy sits down with former FBI agent Dan Brunner to discuss ICE’s reactivated access to Graphite, an Israeli-made spyware capable of infiltrating phones, reading encrypted apps like WhatsApp and Signal, and even activating microphones. Originally signed under Biden but paused for review, the $2 million contract has raised concern among civil liberties advocates. Critics warn that similar tools have been abused by authoritarian regimes against journalists and activists, highlighting potential threats to democratic freedoms, privacy, and national security. Brunner and Andy explore the risks of such technology and the safeguards that would be necessary to prevent the U.S. from repeating the same mistakes. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Marek Health: Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared: Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy sits down with former FBI agent Dan Brunner to discuss the Pentagon’s suspension of a Microsoft program that allowed Chinese coders, under limited U.S. oversight, to work on Defense Department cloud systems. Secretary Pete Hegseth called it a “major security risk” and a “breach of trust.” The DoD is auditing all code written by Chinese nationals, issuing formal concerns to Microsoft, and enforcing new rules to eliminate foreign involvement in critical software. Even if no classified information was exposed, this case highlights the ways foreign actors might gain indirect access to sensitive U.S. infrastructure—and what it means for national security. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy talks with Dan Brunner, a former FBI Special Agent with experience in counterintelligence, counter-narcotics, and international investigations. They break down the U.S. naval buildup in the Southern Caribbean, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s accusations of regime change, and Washington’s reward for information leading to Maduro’s arrest.  Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared (megaphone only) Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0y9k9Nd3WInD0oDrMKdELb SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/focal-point/id1768333300 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and Sarah Adams look at the arrest of Private First Class Taylor Adam Lee, a 22-year-old soldier at Fort Bliss charged with attempting to pass sensitive U.S. military information to individuals he believed were Russian officials. They discuss the risks insider threats pose to military security and how intelligence and counterintelligence agencies work to detect and prevent the leakage of classified information. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and CIA targeter Sarah Adams discuss Australia’s decision to formally recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly this September. They explore the conditions tied to recognition, Israel’s sharp response, and the domestic political calculations driving Canberra’s move. The conversation then turns to the bigger question of how growing international momentum toward Palestinian statehood could reshape U.S. policy in the Middle East, challenging Washington to balance its historic support for Israel with mounting global calls for a two-state solution. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared (megaphone only) Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and CIA targeter Sarah Adams discuss Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s statement that U.S. troops will “never set foot” on Mexican soil. They break down the political context of her remarks, how they relate to reports of a secret U.S. directive authorizing potential military action against cartels, and the possibility of behind-the-scenes cooperation between the two countries. The conversation also covers the broader implications for security, migration, and trade in U.S.-Mexico relations. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared  Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and former Green Beret and CIA operative Scott Mann break down reports that the Trump administration is working with Palantir to build a centralized citizen database. With critics from all sides warning of authoritarian overreach, they explore what this means for privacy, national security, and the future of civil liberties in America. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors:  Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared  Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Focal Point, Andy is joined by retired Green Beret and former U.S. Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann to discuss NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s recent warning: that a global conflict could erupt if China invades Taiwan while Russia attacks NATO’s eastern flank. Drawing on his two decades of experience in unconventional warfare and counterinsurgency, Scott examines the growing China-Russia alliance, the possibility of a coordinated two-front war, and what it would mean for U.S. and NATO readiness. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original  Sponsors:  Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared  Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss President Donald Trump’s announcement of new weapons support for Ukraine through NATO allies and his warning of secondary sanctions and 100 percent tariffs on countries purchasing Russian exports. They examine what this shift means for the ongoing conflict, how NATO is responding, and why some in Ukraine remain cautious. The episode also looks at the broader implications of Trump's 50-day deadline for a peace deal and the reactions from both Russia and Ukraine. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: Marek Health Take control of your health today! Head to https://www.MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared  Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss growing frustration inside Trump’s base over the Epstein case. The DOJ now claims no client list exists, despite past statements from Attorney General Pam Bondi. As figures like Elon Musk, Megyn Kelly, and Steve Bannon call for answers, Trump dismisses the controversy as political distraction. Andy and Bryan unpack the backlash, the shifting narrative, and what this means for trust and accountability  Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors:  Take control of your health today! Head to MarekHealth.com and use code FOCALPOINT for 10% off at checkout. AmmoSquared  Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and Katarina Szulc, investigative journalist and host of Borderland Dispatches, break down the violent civil war erupting within Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel. As El Chapo’s sons battle rival factions and reportedly align with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, the fallout is reaching far beyond Mexico’s borders. With fentanyl production under pressure, Canada has become a new frontline in the cartels’ transnational expansion — and a rising hotspot for trafficking, violence, and infiltration.  Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original  Sponsor:  AmmoSquared  Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and investigative journalist and Borderland: Dispatches host Katarina Szulc examine a recent case involving a Mexican drug cartel that allegedly hired a hacker to access surveillance cameras and phone data. The operation was reportedly used to locate and track an FBI informant in Mexico City. This conversation explores how the cartel may have gained access to sensitive systems, the implications for cross-border intelligence and informant safety, and what this case reveals about the expanding technical capabilities of organized crime groups. To further learn about this story, check out Katarina's report on Borderland: Dispatches available everywhere you get your podcasts. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original  AmmoSquared  Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disclaimer: This interview was recorded on June 9, 2025. Please note that the conversation reflects information and events known at that time, and may not account for developments that have occurred since. On today’s episode, Andy and Mike Baker discuss the flamethrower attack at a pro-Israel vigil in Boulder, Colorado, where 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman—an Egyptian national whose visa had expired—allegedly shouted “Free Palestine” before setting a group of elderly attendees on fire. Soliman now faces federal hate crime and attempted murder charges, and the incident is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: AmmoSquared  Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chinese nationals were recently caught smuggling dangerous pathogens into the United States. What other threats are slipping through?Mike Baker and Andy Stumpf discuss the reality of a counterintelligence emergency. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original  SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0y9k9Nd3WInD0oDrMKdELb SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/focal-point/id1768333300 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Andy and Sarah Adams examine the case of Joseph Neumayer, a dual U.S.-German citizen arrested after allegedly attempting to firebomb the former U.S. Embassy site in Tel Aviv. Following his deportation by Israeli authorities, Neumayer was taken into custody at JFK Airport and now faces federal charges. Officials say he carried Molotov cocktails and made threats on social media directed at the United States, American citizens, and former President Trump. We outline the known timeline of events, review statements from the Department of Justice, and discuss how this case fits into broader concerns about security threats. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: AmmoSquared Visit https://ammosquared.com/ today for a special offer and keep yourself fully stocked. With over 100,000 members and thousands of 5-star ratings, Your readiness is their mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Focal Point, Andy is joined by Sarah Adams—a former CIA targeting officer and co-author of Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy. They unpack a new threat landscape as suspected terrorist encounters drop at the southern border but spike at the U.S.-Canada line. With over 140 arrests at northern ports of entry this year, they examine what’s driving the shift, the rise in fentanyl smuggling through Canada, and how U.S. security strategy must adapt. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy is joined by former CIA targeter Sarah Adams to break down the arrest of Libyan national Faraj al-Hamasi in Germany. Faraj wasn’t just a lone attacker—he was part of al-Qaeda’s next U.S. homeland plot. Sarah exposes how al-Qaeda is using ISIS as cover, why Germany is misidentifying him, and how this connects back to the Benghazi attackers she once tracked. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss the State Department’s dramatic plan to cut 15% of its U.S. staff and shut down over 130 offices—a move Secretary of State Marco Rubio says is essential to modernize a bloated bureaucracy. But will this shakeup strengthen America’s diplomatic edge or leave it exposed on the global stage? Then, the guys dive into the tariff transparency debate, as Amazon pushes back against claims it will display import fees alongside product prices. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s move as Director of National Intelligence to launch the Director’s Initiatives Group (DIG)—a new task force aimed at investigating the weaponization of intelligence, rooting out deep-seated politicization, and exposing unauthorized leaks. They dig into whether the DIG can depoliticize the intelligence community or if it’s destined to clash with the entrenched bureaucracy. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss the report of Virginia Giuffre’s apparent suicide. As one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers, Giuffre had long pushed for accountability from Epstein, Prince Andrew, and the powerful figures connected to them. Her death raises urgent questions about the cost of speaking out, the DOJ’s ongoing delays in releasing the full Epstein Files, and whether the system is designed to protect survivors — or the elites. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy will be back next week with an all new episode of Focal Point! In the meantime, listen to the first episode of Andy's brand new 4-part limited series Black Project, an IRONCLAD Original. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Andy and Bryan Callen examine how the Trump administration's immigration crackdown has expanded beyond undocumented immigrants to include legal residents, foreign tourists, and even students. From the arrest of a Georgetown professor to the detention of German visitors, critics say these actions weaponize immigration law to suppress political dissent, particularly around pro-Palestinian activism. Officials call it "enhanced vetting" for national security; opponents warn it erodes free speech and sets a dangerous precedent. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Watch Change Agents: Black Project, a 4 part mini series, weekly on Tuesdays or Binge all 4 episodes of now by becoming a member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmK3k1U3D3fqPZWcnAaa-Vg/join. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss why more Americans—especially the wealthy and well-informed—are looking for ways to leave the country. From citizenship-by-investment programs in Europe to second passports in the Caribbean, what used to be a luxury escape plan is becoming a mainstream conversation. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has proposed a $5 million "gold card" to lure wealthy foreigners into the U.S., offering a fast-track to green cards and eventual citizenship. What does it mean when the country is selling its way in while citizens are quietly planning their way out? Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Watch Change Agents: Black Project every Tuesday or binge all 4 episodes at once by becoming on a member on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmK3k1U3D3fqPZWcnAaa-Vg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Andy and Bryan Callen explore the complexities of government spending and the $36 trillion national debt. They discuss the role of unconventional solutions like Doge in addressing wasteful expenditures and the challenges posed by political division. The conversation also touches on the influence of figures like Elon Musk on public perception and policy. Throughout, they emphasize the importance of accountability and the need for practical solutions to the ongoing economic issues. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Become a member on Youtube to watch Change Agents: Black Project starting April 8th https://www.youtube.com/@thisisironclad/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss President Trump’s executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. While he can't shut it down without Congress, this move shifts key functions like Pell Grants and school funding to other agencies. Supporters argue it returns power to the states, while critics warn of potential fallout for students and low-income communities. What happens next? Who stands to gain or lose? Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Coming Soon - Change Agents: Black Project Follow @thisisironclad for updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s bonus episode, Andy and former CIA officer Mike Baker discuss the escalating U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Syria amid growing instability. As the U.S. targets ISIS camps and Israel strikes militant positions near the Golan Heights, Syria’s new interim government struggles to maintain control post-Assad. With political reforms facing resistance and security forces cracking down on regime loyalists, what are the broader implications for regional security? Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Andy and former CIA officer Mike Baker discuss President Trump's decision to ease restrictions on U.S. military raids and airstrikes. Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-eases-rules-military-raids-airstrikes-targets/ Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Andy and former CIA officer Mike Baker discuss the February 27, 2025, extradition of 29 notorious drug traffickers, including Rafael Caro Quintero and the Treviño-Morales brothers. While part of ongoing U.S.-Mexico security efforts, this move raises concerns over Mexico's judicial processes and power balance. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/us/politics/mexico-cartel-sheinbaum-trump.html https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/mexico-deports-29-drug-cartel-figures-us-officials-meet-trump-team-rcna194149 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy is joined by former CIA officer and global intelligence expert Mike Baker to break down the Trump administration’s shocking decision to suspend all U.S. military aid to Ukraine. They dive into the heated Oval Office meeting on February 28, 2025, where President Trump and Vice President JD Vance clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over rare earth minerals—an argument that ultimately led to the abrupt halt of critical military support just days later. (SOURCE) Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Focal Point, Andy and Vince dive into Sen. Ted Cruz’s reintroduced bill, The Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act, which would make "failure to yield to a Border Patrol agent" a serious felony. The bill would impose strict penalties, including permanent inadmissibility to the U.S. for undocumented immigrants who flee Border Patrol, up to 20 years in prison if an agent is injured, and a potential life sentence if an agent is killed. Andy and Vince break down whether this legislation is enforceable, its potential impact on border security, and whether it can truly help protect agents on the ground.  Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PRODUCER'S NOTE: Since this episode was recorded, "a US Department of Homeland Security spokesperson confirmed that 177 migrants had been deported from the Guantánamo Bay detention site. The move on Thursday came days after human rights lawyers filed a lawsuit seeking access to dozens of people who had been held at the US naval base ... they are set to be transferred on to Venezuela, apparently emptying the military facility of migrant detainees." SOURCE: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/20/deportation-venezuelans-guantanamo-bay-honduras On today’s episode, Andy Stumpf and Borderland host Vince Vargas discuss the new executive order expanding a 30,000-person migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay, what people get wrong about asylum policy, deportations, and more. You can watch Tom Homan and Sen. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's exchange discussed in the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW86at7EgD4 ORIGINAL SOURCES: https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/immigration/nonviolent-low-risk-migrants-guantanamo-bay/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/guantanamo-bay-migrants-trump/ Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Focal Point, Andy Stumpf and Borderland host/Border Patrol vet. Vince “Rocco” Vargas discuss the recent confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as the new Director of National Intelligence. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss the recent U.S. regulations restricting investment in China’s AI, semiconductor, and advanced technology sectors. These measures come as China continues to advance its military AI capabilities, including unmanned combat systems like drones and missile boats. They also cover the unveiling of China's new AI platform, “DeepSeek,” and its immediate impact on the global tech market. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Andy Stumpf and Bryan Callen examine the Pentagon's decision to deploy 1,500 active duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. With 2,500 National Guard and Reserve troops already in place, they explore the legal and logistical implications of this decision by President Trump. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Focal Point, Bryan Callen and Andy Stumpf discuss the Robert Kennedy Jr. confirmation hearings as he seeks to become the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Watch Borderland: Narcosis starting on Monday 2/3/25 everywhere you get your podcasts and on Youtube @thisisironclad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Focal Point, Bryan Callen and Andy Stumpf discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s recent decision to end professional fact checking on META platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, as well as the future of social media censorship.  Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Focal Point, Andy Stumpf and Bryan Callen discuss one of Joe Biden’s last acts as President of the United States: Preemptively pardoning numerous government officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NOTE: The episode was recorded on Dec. 15, 2024. Mike and Andy will address the recent terror attacks in upcoming episode.  On this episode of Focal Point, Mike Glover and Andy Stumpf discuss a new anti-red flag proposal in Texas.  From the story featured here: https://dallasexpress.com/state/texas-proposes-anti-red-flag-act-to-safeguard-second-amendment-rights/ A new proposed bill in Texas would block state and local entities from recognizing and enforcing extreme risk protective orders, commonly referred to as red flag laws. Red flag laws allow law enforcement—per a judge’s order—to confiscate firearms from anyone they believe is at risk of committing a crime.  State Rep. Briscoe Cain, who authored the measure, issued a statement saying, the bill “is about standing up for the constitutional rights of Texans, ensuring that citizens are not stripped of their rights without due process. This bill is a clear message that Texas will not bow to federal overreach and will always protect the freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution.”  Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Change Agents, Mike Glover and Andy Stumpf discuss the findings of a Bi-Partisan Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, who recently issued a 500-page report on. the government's response to COVID-19. Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) said of the report, “Just a few short years ago, arguing that COVID came from a Chinese lab and that lockdowns & authoritarian measures didn’t work would get you censored and kicked from social media. This report will stand as a warning for future generations of what NOT to do.” Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0y9k9Nd3WInD0oDrMKdELb SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/focal-point/id1768333300 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Focal Point, Mike Glover and Andy Stumpf discuss new proposed rules that could crack down on 3D printed "ghost guns." From ABC News 4 NY: Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., on Friday called on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to close state “loopholes” which allegedly enabled Luigi Mangione to use a “ghost gun” in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. “The probable use of a 3D-printed ghost gun by Luigi Mangione to assassinate Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Healthcare, underscores the need for a complete and comprehensive prohibition of ghost guns in New York,” Rep. Torres wrote in a letter to the governor. “The explosion of ghost guns onto the streets of New York and into the hands of dangerous people has led to an unprecedented crisis in public safety ... I am respectfully calling upon you as Governor to include in your executive budget proposal legislation that closes the manufacturing loophole in ghost gun laws and closes the ghost gun loophole in gun manufacturing laws. No stone can be left unturned in the New York’s fight against gun violence, which has been compounded by the proliferation of privately made firearms.” https://abcnews4.com/news/nation-world/ny-democrat-grills-hochul-over-luigi-mangione-alleged-ghost-gun-new-york-ritchie-torres-nyc-kathy-hochul-unitedhealthcare-ceo-second-amendment-guns-murder From Scientific American: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/luigi-mangiones-alleged-ghost-gun-and-other-antisurveillance-tech-explained/ A criminal complaint in Pennsylvania describes the weapon in Mangione’s possession as a black 3D-printed pistol, loaded with nine-millimeter rounds in a Glock magazine, with a handle made of plastic and a slide and a threaded barrel made of metal. The complaint notes Mangione was carrying a 3D-printed silencer as well. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0y9k9Nd3WInD0oDrMKdELb SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/focal-point/id1768333300 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the drones flying around New Jersey and other parts of the country? Mike Glover and Andy Stumpf give their thoughts. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original. SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0y9k9Nd3WInD0oDrMKdELb SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/focal-point/id1768333300 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Focal Point, Mike Glover and Andy Stumpf discuss a new report that outlines what happened last January, when two SEALs died during an operation off the coast of Somalia.  From the ABC News story referenced in the episode ( https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/how-2-elite-navy-seals-drowned-anti-terror-mission-somalia-report/story?id=114682399 ):  Two U.S. Navy SEALs drowned during a nighttime boat raid off the coast of Somalia last January because their personal gear was too heavy, causing them to sink almost immediately upon hitting the water, according to the results of a recently-released military investigation. The two SEALs were identified as Nathan Gage Ingram, 27, who was posthumously promoted to Special Warfare Operator 1st Class, and Christopher Chambers, who was posthumously promoted to the rank of Chief Special Warfare Operator. "The root cause of these drownings was a lack of a fail-safe and layered defense to provide buoyance ... whether to overcome the weight of equipment, fatigue from extreme physical exertion and resultant inability to tread water, or an injury suffered during the boarding process," the Navy concluded. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Mike and Andy discuss the controversial headline of Hunter Biden's pardon, and its political, legal, and societal implications. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Focal Point, Mike Glover and Andy Stumpf discuss President elect-Trump’s pick to become the next Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. The decorated combat veteran and Fox News host is facing allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices