Focal Point Returns Next Week — Listen To Andy’s New Series Black Project Now Focal Point podcast

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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

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Are Legal Immigrants the New Enemy? 15:06

17 days ago15:06

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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…

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Why Are Americans Quitting America? 10:15

24 days ago10:15

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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…

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‘We’re on FIRE!’ - DOGE, Musk, & $36 TRILLION in Debt 21:31

4 weeks ago21:31

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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…

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Who Wins and Who Loses if the Department of Education Disappears? 16:54

5 weeks ago16:54

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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…

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BONUS - Escalation in Syria: What U.S. & Israeli Airstrikes Mean for the Region 9:24

6 weeks ago9:24

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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…

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Are Faster Strikes Worth the Risk of Civilian Casualties? 12:53

6 weeks ago12:53

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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…

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29 Cartel Members Extradited: A Game Changer or Just a PR Move? 12:50

7 weeks ago12:50

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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…

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Giving Putin What He Wants? Mike Baker and Andy Stumpf Discuss Cutting Ukraine Aid 19:02

8 weeks ago19:02

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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…

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Ted Cruz’s Border Plan: Will It Strengthen National Security? 17:01

9 weeks ago17:01

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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…

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Guantanamo Bay: America’s New Migrant Detention Center? 18:21

10 weeks ago18:21

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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…

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The End of Our Intelligence Infrastructure? Breaking Down the Tulsi Gabbard Confirmation 12:28

11 weeks ago12:28

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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

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Is China’s AI Military Strategy a Game-Changer for Global Security? 26:58

12 weeks ago26:58

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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…

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Will Sending Troops to the Border Actually Change Anything? 16:00

13 weeks ago16:00

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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…

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Will the Vaccine Controversy Prevent RFK From Getting Confirmed? 17:52

13 weeks ago17:52

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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…

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No More Fact Checking: What’s Behind Mark Zuckerberg’s Pivot? 22:10

14 weeks ago22:10

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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…

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Why Was Dr. Fauci Pardoned?! 18:52

14 weeks ago18:52

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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…

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Are 'Red Flag Laws' that Restrict Firearm Ownership Unconstitutional? 20:01

17 weeks ago20:01

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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…

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Government Admits Fauci Was Wong About COVID 21:48

18 weeks ago21:48

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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…

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3D Printed ‘Ghost Guns’ to Be Made Illegal Following Luigi Mangione Case? 21:13

19 weeks ago21:13

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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…

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Are the Drones a Distraction From Something Bigger? 18:10

20 weeks ago18:10

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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…

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How Two SEALs Tragically Drowned During an Anti-Terror Operation 19:27

20 weeks ago19:27

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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…

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The Surprising Issue Mike and Andy Have with the Hunter Biden Pardon 18:02

21 weeks ago18:02

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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

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Should Pete Hegseth Be the New Secretary of Defense? 15:48

21 weeks ago15:48

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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…

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TRT and Steroids in the Special Operations Community? 19:03

22 weeks ago19:03

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This week on Focal Point, Andy Stumpf and Mike Glover discuss the rise of steroids and TRT, and how they are used in the special operations community. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original SPONSORS: Sentinel Foundation: To find out more about their efforts to help hurricane victims, and their anti-child exploitation efforts, and see how you can help, check out at foundationsentinel.org Born Primitive Check out the Freedom Capsule: https://bornprimitive.com/pages/freedom-capsul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Should the 10 Commandments Be Displayed in Schools? - Mike Glover and Andy Stumpf Discuss 17:11

23 weeks ago17:11

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Producer’s Note: A few days after this episode was a record, a federal judge ruled that the law requiring the Ten Commandments to be put on display in Louisiana was “unconstitutional on its face”. However, the AP notes: “Attorney General Elizabeth Murrill said she disagreed with the ruling and said her office would ask the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans to quickly stay the ruling pending appeal. Murrill said that by law, [the] ruling can only apply to five local school boards named as defendants in the lawsuit — in East Baton Rouge, Livingston, St. Tammany, Orleans and Vernon parishes.” The pending law states that classrooms must display the King James Bible version of the Ten Commandments in a large, readable font, along with a “context statement” that explains that the 10 Commandments "were a prominent part of American public education for almost three centuries.” 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 SPONSORS: Sentinel Foundation: To find out more about their efforts to help hurricane victims, and their anti-child exploitation efforts, and see how you can help, check out at foundationsentinel.org Born Primitive Check out the Freedom Capsule: https://bornprimitive.com/pages/freedom-capsule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Green Beret-led Botched Coup in Venezuela 20:15

24 weeks ago20:15

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In this episode of Focal Point, Mike Glover and Andy Stumpf discuss the case of Jordan Goudreau. From THE ARMY TIMES report: https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2024/09/05/former-green-beret-behind-failed-venezuela-raid-released-pending-trial/ This September, a federal judge ordered the release of a former U.S. Green Beret indicted in connection with a failed 2020 coup attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, rejecting arguments he would flee while awaiting trial on weapons smuggling charges. Jordan Goudreau was arrested in July after a four-year investigation into the amphibious raid that ended with several combatants killed by Venezuelan security forces and two of his U.S. Army Special Forces buddies locked away in a Maduro government prison. Back in 2020, Goudreau attempted to supply and plan a mission that he hoped would end in President Nicolás Maduro’s arrest. However, two boats carrying two former American Green Berets and 60 Venezuelan dissidents were intercepted. Their failed plan was to raid military bases in the country and ignite a rebellion. The plot, exposed by The Associated Press, was carried out by a ragtag group of Venezuelan army deserters whom Goudreau allegedly helped arm and train in neighboring Colombia. Goudreau immediately claimed responsibility for “Operation Gideon”, but said he was acting in concert with Venezuela’s opposition to protect democracy. Goudreau has no criminal record and was a three-time Bronze Star recipient in Iraq and Afghanistan. Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Who Do I Vote For? 'It’s None of Your F******* Business’ 11:30

25 weeks ago11:30

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On this episode of Focal Point, Andy Stumpf and Mike Glover discuss why talking about politics and voting can be so divisive. FOCAL POINT is an IRONCLAD Original. SPONSORS: Sentinel Foundation: To find out more about their efforts to help hurricane victims, and their anti-child exploitation efforts, and see how you can help, check out at foundationsentinel.org Born Primitive Check out the Freedom Capsule: https://bornprimitive.com/pages/freedom-capsule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Subway Chokehold Death: Did Marine Vet. Daniel Penny Act in Self-Defense? 20:56

26 weeks ago20:56

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In this episode, Mike Glover and Andy Stumpf discuss the case of Marine veteran Daniel Penny. After a man 30-year-old man named Jordan Neely began aggressively threatening passengers on a New York Subway, saying he was going to kill someone, Penny placed him in a chokehold. Neely passed out and was later pronounced dead at the hospital where his death was ruled a homicide by compression of the neck. Neely had a long criminal record, including 42 arrests and three unprovoked assaults on women in the subway. 26-year-old Penny faces charges of second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. Penny faces up to 19 years in prison if convicted. FOCAL POINT is an IRONCLAD Original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Is the Pentagon Hiding Alien Technology? Mike Glover and Andy Stumpf Discuss 14:26

27 weeks ago14:26