Change Agents with Andy Stumpf

Marc Polymeropoulos, a former CIA case officer and operations leader who faced Havana Syndrome after 26 years in the Intelligence Community. He discusses suspected directed energy attacks, agency denial and cover-ups, struggles for medical care and accountability, risks of proliferation to Iran and China, and calls for transparency and reform.

Chris Dalby, journalist and transnational organized crime expert who directs World of Crime, explains how U.S. forces are confronting Los Lobos in Ecuador. He breaks down how Ecuador became a cocaine transit hub. He details Los Lobos' rise from prison gangs, high-tech smuggling like subs and liquid cocaine, and the Shield of the Americas strategy. He also covers surveillance tools and the political and human costs.

Matthew Thomas, retired Chief Deputy who led Pinal County SWAT and went undercover against cartels. He maps how Arizona became a corridor for smuggling. He explains tunnel networks, cartel recruitment of locals and U.S. citizens, and the rise of violent rip crews. He also discusses cartel training, human trafficking horrors, and the operational challenges of holding territory.

Brigham Buhler, healthcare entrepreneur and founder of Ways2Well, builds patient-first, cash-pay clinics focused on longevity and preventive medicine. He discusses why insurance and PBMs created perverse incentives, battles with Big Pharma and the FDA, the lab’s techy longevity tools, and AI-enabled, proactive care models. The conversation tours innovative clinic design and advanced therapies.

Jonathan Pullen, Assistant Chief of Operations for DEA South Central and former special agent who led international drug investigations, breaks down cartel logistics and the fentanyl precursor supply chain. He maps northern and southern smuggling routes. He describes mercenary transport networks, money laundering trends, and risks to tribal communities.

Nick Bryant, investigative journalist and director of Epstein Justice who exposes trafficking networks and seeks accountability. He breaks down the recent mass document release and the legal fight that forced it. He explores claims about intelligence ties, coded communications and the scope of remaining files. He outlines political obstacles to transparency and what might come next.

Bill Thompson, retired Chief Warrant Officer and former DARPA evaluator specializing in AI, signals, and human intelligence, and founder of the Spartan Forge app. He breaks down how cheap commercial drones shifted modern combat. He explores counter-drone futures, smartphone surveillance in raids, how authoritarian regimes and satellite workarounds affect communication, and vulnerabilities in U.S. infrastructure and data harvesting.

Brad Meltzer is an author, TV personality, and comic book writer. He is known for his deep research into global issues and intelligence, and has even been part of a work group with the CIA, the FBI, and Department of Homeland Security officials to brainstorm new ways that terrorists might strike the U.S. In addition to creating shows for the History channel, Brad has written for the Batman/Superman, Green Lantern, Justice League and other hit comic book series. His non-fiction books include “The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington,” “The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy—and Why It Failed” biographies of Albert Einstein, Jackie Robinson and many others His latest novel, THE VIPER is out now  Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original  Chapters (01:14) How Conspiracy Theories Are Formed (07:26) Theories About the Death of Charlie Kirk (12:43) The Next Civil War? (19:46) Do Aliens Exists? (21:30) The Truth About the Witness Protection Program (34:19) Secret Tunnels Under the White House (38:58) George Washington’s Oath of Service  (41:20) What Happens at Dover Air Force Base (49:16) Perspectives on PTSD (52:49) Treating People with Respects and Gratitude  Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ GHOSTBED:  Go to https://www.GhostBed.com/CHANGEAGENTS and use code CHANGEAGENTS for an extra 15% off sitewide. Norwood Sawmills: Learn more about Norwood Sawmills and how you can start milling your own lumber at https://norwoodsawmills.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse James, famed custom motorcycle and firearms builder and founder of West Coast Choppers, walks through his Austin shop and craft. He shows multi-year bike builds, hand-engraving and forging techniques. Conversations cover custom car restorations, in-house firearm manufacturing, apprenticeship art, and how hands-on craftsmanship shapes his life and work.

In a riveting conversation, former CIA targeter and national security expert Sarah Adams dives deep into the intricate world of terrorism. She sheds light on how the U.S. has historically funded the Taliban and the political dynamics that allow it to continue. Sarah also explores Al-Qaeda's evolution post-9/11, their recruitment tactics, and the rising threats at the Northern Border. With insights from her podcast, The Watch Floor, she emphasizes the importance of staying informed amidst misinformation. Don't miss her analysis on the vulnerabilities that allow these sleeper cells to thrive.