The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool WAR! FAA SHUTS Airspace After Mexican Cartel DRONE INCURSION Into US
Feb 11, 2026
A tense report on an FAA shutdown after suspected cartel drone incursions near El Paso. Local flight cancellations and angry city leaders get coverage. Debates over weaponized drones, defense tests, and how common drone trafficking really is. Discussion of Mexico-US cooperation, possible military options, and wider geopolitical risks.
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Early Consulting Warned Of Drone Bombs
- Tim Pool recounts consulting a university and government group about early drone tech over a decade ago.
- He warned then that a lone actor could load a bomb on a drone and commit unstoppable attacks.
Invite Debate On Ground Action In Mexico
- Tim Pool asks listeners whether the U.S. should send ground troops to stop cartels and invites debate.
- He encourages public input and discussion on the tradeoffs of invasion versus inaction.
Unprecedented El Paso Airspace Shutdown
- FAA issued unprecedented NOTAMs closing El Paso airspace and warned deadly force could be used.
- Tim Pool views the 10-day shutdown as highly unusual and indicative of a serious perceived threat.
