Timcast IRL THE KILLING HAS JUST BEGUN w/ Andrew Heaton
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Feb 24, 2026 
Andrew Heaton, political satirist and podcaster behind The Political Orphanage, tackles cartel violence in Mexico and the fallout after El Mencho’s death. He debates tariffs, trade policy and whether free trade or protectionism better protects American industry. They also spar over immigration, Gen Z housing struggles, and how economic choices shape culture and security.
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Conflicting Accounts From The El Mencho Operation
- Tim describes conflicting accounts of the El Mencho raid, including reports the U.S. provided intelligence and the operation killed many people.
- He references cartel claims the operation intended murder not capture and notes reports of dozens killed and the leader with a romantic partner.
Trump Pivots To Other Laws To Keep Tariff Pressure
- After the Supreme Court limited one tariff authority, Donald Trump vowed higher and broader tariffs citing other 1970s laws.
- The AP report Tim cites says Trump proposed raising a global tariff to 15% and warned countries to honor deals despite the ruling.
Weigh Comparative Advantage Against Real Supply Chain Costs
- Consider comparative advantage but scrutinize supply chains that rely on low-wage labor.
- Andrew Heaton argues comparative advantage is valid while Tim warns U.S. manufacturers can't compete with near-slave wages in China.