Best Stumpf Podcasts (2024)

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Tren de Aragua: The Venezuelan Gang's Growing Threat in the U.S. 55:59

3h ago55:59

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Today on Change Agents, Andy sits down with returning guest and host of the Underworld podcast, Sean Williams. They discuss the origins of the Venezuelan Gang, Tren de Aragua, and the rising threat they present to Americans as they continue to grow within U.S. soil. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original. SPONSORS: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD…

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Rickson Gracie: The Origin and Battles of the World’s Most Legendary BJJ Fighter 1:03:42

8d ago1:03:42

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Today on Change Agents, Andy Stumpf sits down with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu legend Rickson Gracie. Rickson is the third oldest son of Heilo Gracie. As a member of the Gracie family, he has been at the forefront of BJJ, MMA, and professional fighting for most of his life. He has also battled tragedy—losing his son in 2001 to a drug overdose—and hardship—…

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How Cybercriminals, Corporations, and Governments Invade Your Privacy (with Darknet Diaries' Jack Rhysider) 1:03:58

14d ago1:03:58

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Today on Change Agents, Andy sits down with cybercrime expert, Jack Rhysider. Jack is the creator and host of the podcast "Darknet Diaries," which delves into the world of hacking, cybercrime, and information security. With a background in cybersecurity and years of experience working in network security, Jack launched the podcast to tell true stor…

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The Underworld of Organ Trafficking 1:00:02

21d ago1:00:02

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Today on Change Agents, Andy sits down with award-winning investigative journalist, author, and anthropologist, Scott Carney. Scott is the author of The Red Market: On the Trail of the World's Organ Brokers, Bone Thieves, Blood Farmers, and Child Traffickers, which examines the global underworld of human body-part trafficking. His other bestselling…

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Unveiling the Threats of Bioterrorism (with Steve Monteiro) 1:02:33

28d ago1:02:33

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Today on Change Agents, Andy sits down with former secret service agent and expert on bioterrorism, Steve Monteiro. Steve spent over twenty years as a Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service and also served in the U.S. Navy, where he received training in cryptology. As a member of the elite Presidential Protective Division at the White House, he…

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The Mystery of the Serial Killer Targeting Veterans (with Jake Adelstein) 1:05:52

1M ago1:05:52

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Today on Change Agents, investigative journalist Jake Adelstein returns. He’s the creator and co-host of the hit new podcast, Witnessed: Night Shift. As the network The Bing explains, the show “takes listeners inside Ward 4 East at the local VA hospital where a trio of doctors discovered a suspicious increase in patient deaths all occurring in the …

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The Rise and Fall of Crypto Empires (with Zeke Faux) 1:04:42

1M ago1:04:42

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Should the U.S Military Be Deployed to Fight Cartels? FOCAL POINT PREVIEW EPISODE 20:05

2M ago20:05

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This is a special preview episode of the new IRONCLAD Original, Focal Point, hosted by Andy Stumpf and Mike Glover. Subscribe to Focal Point wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube @ThisIsIRONCLAD for new episodes every week. Each week, the guys cover a new topic with brief, thoughtful conversations that emphasize discussion of dictation.…

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Introducing Focal Point with Andy Stumpf and Mike Glover 0:56

2M ago0:56

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In a landscape saturated with directives, Focal Point prioritizes discussions over dictation. The show’s mission is to present diverse perspectives on hot topics and current events, encouraging viewers to form their own opinions. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube @ThisIsIRONCLAD Hosted by Mike Glover and Andy Stumpf. Focal Poin…

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The Slaves Behind Those Weird Text You're Getting 1:08:14

2M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

Today, Andy speaks with investigative journalists Nathan Paul Southern and Lindsey Kennedy who specialize in organized crime. They also run the Eye Witness Project, a social enterprise research consultancy that does deep dives into crime, conflict and corruption, assists in the rescue of human trafficking victims and advises and trains governments,…

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Is America Suffering From a Toughness Epidemic? (MTNTOUGH’s Dustin Diefenderfer) 1:04:15

2M ago1:04:15

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Today on Change Agents, Andy talks with MTNTOUGH founder, endurance athlete, and backcountry hunter, Dustin Diefenderfer. Dustin’s philosophy extends beyond fitness. He also looks the links between mental health, nutrition, and purpose in his efforts to be build more resilient communities. SPONSORS: Montana Knife CompanyChange Agents is presented b…

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The Frontlines of the Russia Ukraine War: What’s Really Going On (with War Journalist Matt ‘Willy’ Williams) 1:08:52

2M ago1:08:52

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Today on Change Agents, Andy is joined by independent war journalist Matt ‘Willy’ Williams. He is an Australian military veteran who served in the Australian Infantry with the 7th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment from 2014-2021, and is a Queens Order of Australia Medal (OAM) recipient. A few months after returning from deployment as a crew comma…

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The Truth About Escaping Scientology (with Aaron Smith-Levin) 1:12:27

2M ago1:12:27

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Today, Andy speaks with former Scientologist and former staffer and member of the Sea Org, Aaron Smith-Levin. Aaron left the Sea Org in 2006 and Scientology in 2014. He is the creator of the YouTube channel Growing Up in Scientology, a channel dedicated to sharing his experience, talking with those who have also left Scientology, educating and expo…

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Clearview AI: The Creepy Facial Recognition Start-Up That Scraped the Internet 1:12:40

3M ago1:12:40

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Today, Andy sits down with Investigative reporter Kashmir Hill about her research into the facial recognition company Clearview AI. Her new book is called "Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup's Quest to End Privacy as We Know It." It tells the story of the tech startup, which has created a massive database of faces (scraped from the intern…

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The CJNG Cartel Is Now a National Security Threat 54:58

3M ago54:58

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Today's guest is Chris Dalby. Chris is the author of CJNG: A Quick Guide to Mexico's Deadliest Cartel and currently the director of the World of Crime Think Tank. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original. Sponsors: Change Agents is presented by Montana Knife Company. Use CODE "CHANGEAGENTS10" for 10% off your first order at ⁠https://www.montanaknifeco…

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Will China Invade Taiwan & Spark WWIII? (Dmitri Alperovitch) 1:08:17

3M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

On today’s episode of Change Agents, Andy is joined by geopolitical expert, Dmitri Alperovitch. He is also a national security expert, and the chairman of the Silverado Policy Accelerator thinktank. His latest book is titled “World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century. He discusses what will happen if Ch…

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The Gang Takeover of Haiti (The Billingham's Return) 55:34

3M ago55:34

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Today on Change Agents, Mark "Billy" Billingham and Julie Colombino-Billingham return. They give an inside look at the gang takeover of Haiti. Billy spent 27 years in the British military. Over 17 of those years were with the SAS and the other 9 were in the Parachute Regiment. He helps to spearhead the REBUILD Globally initiative with his wife Juli…

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Outage: Who Is Behind Cyber Attacks on America's Infrastructure? 48:01

4M ago48:01

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On today's Change Agents, Andy Stumpf sits down with Principal Adversary Hunter at the cybersecurity company Dragos, Kyle O’Meara who previously worked at the National Security Agency, and Gus Serino, an industrial cybersecurity consultant, and has worked with large water utilities on security issues. His company is I&C Secure ( https://www.iandcse…

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A Real Narco State? The Strange Story of Guinea-Bissau 53:49

4M ago53:49

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Today on Change Agents, Andy takes a deep dive into the strange country of Guinea-Bissau with Mark Shaw. Mark Shaw is the Director of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. Mark worked for ten years at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), including as Inter-regional Advisor, Chief of the Criminal Justice Refor…

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Inside Africa's Militarized Rhino Poaching Rings (Julian Rademeyer) 1:02:09

4M ago1:02:09

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On today's Change Agents, Andy discusses the illegal wildlife trade and its connection to global organized crime with Julian Rademeyer. Julian is the Director of the Organized Crime Observatory for East and Southern Africa at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. He is also a former project leader at TRAFFIC, and the author o…

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Legends of the Old West: TEXAS RANGERS Ep 1 | "Civil War" — Preview 14:45

4M ago14:45

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Enjoy this preview of Legends of the Old West. Hosted by Chris Wimmer, Legends of the Old West is the longest-running podcast about the American West —featuring narrative storytelling about famous figures like Wyatt Earp, Billy The Kid, and Crazy Horse. This preview highlights the beginning of their most recent series on the Texas Rangers: In the s…

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The Connection Between the Diddy Case and Jeffrey Epstein (Nick Bryant Returns) 53:01

4M ago53:01

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On today’s Change Agents, investigative journalist Nick Bryant returns to discuss the links between the recent human trafficking investigation involving Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein. He also discusses his new book, The Truth About Watergate. Today Nick serves as the Director of the Organization Epstein Justice, which seeks justice for the…

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The Congressman Trying to Get the Truth About Aliens, UFOs, and UAP (with Rep. Tim Burchett) 25:04

4M ago25:04

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This bonus episode of Change Agents with Andy Stumpf was recorded in late March, and is a follow up to our recent conversation with Dr. Garry Nolan about UAP, alleged crash retrieval programs, and what the government may be hiding. Rep. Tim Burchett is the Congressman for 2nd District of Tennessee and in 2023, he launched the Unidentified Anomalous…

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Kevin Costner: Behind His $100M Movie Gamble Against Hollywood 49:16

4M ago49:16

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Today’s guest is Academy Award winning filmmaker, Kevin Costner. Costner co-wrote, directed, and stars in the new film Horizon: An American Saga. In this episode of Change Agents, he and Andy Stumpf discuss why he invested so much personally into the project, his career, his philosophy on storytelling and more. Stay tuned till end of the episode to…

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Is the Government Hiding Alien UAP Technology? (with Dr. Garry Nolan) 1:13:03

5M ago1:13:03

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Dr. Garry Nolan is one of the world’s leading immunologists and is the Rachford and Carlota A. Harris Professor in the Department of Pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is also the Executive Director of the Board and co-founder of The Sol Foundation. There mission is to “bring together experts from academia and government to add…

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Mike Baker Returns: Putin, Iran and What Comes Next 57:56

5M ago57:56

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Mike Baker is a former CIA covert operations officer and a security expert. He is the CEO of Portman Square Group, a global investigations and strategic communications company and is the host of the show Black Files Declassified on the Discovery Channel and The President’s Daily Brief podcast, which recently launched its new Weekend Special Edition…

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The Violent Mexican Cartels Preying on Elderly Americans with Time Share Scams 1:07:49

5M ago1:07:49

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Today on Change Agents, Andy Stumpf learns about how the violent Jalisco New Generation Cartel is raking in millions by preying on elderly Americans with elaborate phone scams. His guest, Steve Fisher, is an investigative reporter based in Mexico City who covers organized crime in Mexico for outlets including the New York Times, USA Today, Washingt…

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Special Operations Pirate Hunters & Exposing Crime on the High Seas (with Ian Urbina) 57:16

5M ago57:16

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Today’s guest is Ian Urbina. He is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist who left The New York Times in 2019 to start The Outlaw Ocean Project. The Project’s mission is to produce ”investigative stories about human rights, environment and labor concerns on the two-thirds of the planet covered by water.” On today’s show, he and Andy disc…

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The Dark Side of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg (with whistleblower Frances Haugen) 1:07:34

6M ago1:07:34

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Today's guest is Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen. Frances Haugen is a specialist in algorithmic product management, having worked on ranking algorithms at Google, Pinterest, Yelp, and Facebook. In 2019, she was recruited to Facebook to be the lead Product Manager on the Civic Misinformation team, which dealt with issues related to democracy …

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The Asian Meth Super Cartels Operating Out of a Remote Narco-State 1:00:34

6M ago1:00:34

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Today’s guest is writer and investigative crime journalist, Sean Williams. Sean is the co-host of The Underworld Podcast.On this episode, Sean and Andy discuss the world of Asian meth cartels operating out of Myanmar’s remote Wa State, where an autonomous government and military protect massive super labs.SPONSORS: Change Agents is presented by Mon…

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Exposing the Real Yakuza (with ‘Tokyo Vice’ Author Jake Adelstein) 1:05:18

6M ago1:05:18

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Jake Adelstein is an investigative journalist and the author of several books about Japanese organized crime including Tokyo Vice: An American Reporter on the Police Beat in Japan, which is currently being adaptation into a TV series by HBO Max. His latest book, The Last Yakuza: Life and Death in the Japanese Underworld, is out now. He is a board m…

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Snipers, Cyberattacks, and Fire: America’s Power Grid Is in Danger 48:00

6M ago48:00

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Today’s guest is award-winning journalist Katherine Blunt. She is a Wall Street Journal reporter and author of California Burning: The Fall of Pacific Gas and Electric and What it Means for America’s Power Grid, a national bestseller, and winner of the 2022 Golden Poppy award for nonfiction. She was also a part of the reporting team that uncovered …

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The Reality of the Mental Health Crisis (with Dr. Paul Conti) 1:13:28

7M ago1:13:28

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Today on Change Agents, Andy talks with renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Paul Conti. Dr. Conti holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine and is the former chief resident at Harvard Medical School. He is an expert on mental health and understanding the root causes of issues like anxiety and stress, as well as creativity, leadership, and di…

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How Gangs, Cartels, and Prison Breaks Spiraled Ecuador into Violence 59:40

7M ago59:40

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Today on Change Agents, Andy sits down with investigative reporter CD Goette-Luciak to discuss the violent situation in Ecuador. CD Goette-Luciak is a reporter for the Latin America Advisor, and freelance writer for publications outlets including Vox, The Guardian, The Washington Post, with extensive experience reporting on civil conflict, politics…

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The Truth About DMT and Psychedelics (with Rick Strassman) 1:02:47

7M ago1:02:47

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Today’s guest is one of the world’s pioneering researchers of psychedelic and Dimethyltryptamine, known as DMT. Rick Strassman is the author of several books on the topic including The Psychedelic Handbook and DMT: The Spirit Molecule. He is also a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Today …

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Tranq and the New Street Drugs That Have Taken Over Cities Around the Country 59:37

7M ago59:37

59:37

Today on Change Agents, Andy speaks with former Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Los Angeles Field Division, Bill Bodner. Bill had a 31-year career in the Drug Enforcement Administration, in which he was responsible for overseeing the daily operations of 14 offices located in Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, and the coun…

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Cartels Have Infiltrated Montana (John Nores Returns) 1:09:24

8M ago1:09:24

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John Nores served as a Game Warden for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for more than 25 years and was a sniper on and led the Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET), an elite tactical unit targeting cartel drug operations. He is the author of the book Hidden War: How Special Operations Game Wardens Are Reclaiming Wildlands From the Drug Ca…

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The Hunters Fighting America’s Hunger Crisis 51:38

8M ago51:38

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Today on Change Agents, Andy Stumpf sits down with Josh Wilson, the executive director of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. He is also a coach for the Special Olympics Unified Sports at his local high school and is an archery coach. Today, we’re talking with Josh about his passion for the hungry, and the unique way he’s found to fight back ag…

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The Terrifying State of Cybersecurity and Your Data (with Alan Woodward) 1:10:17

8M ago1:10:17

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Today on Change Agents, Andy Stumpf sits down with one of the world’s leading cybersecurity experts for a discussion ranging from AI, China, TikTok, hacking, spying, and personal data. Professor Alan Woodward is one of the world’s leading cybersecurity experts whose research extends to covert communications, forensic computing, and quantum technolo…

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Combat Stories From ‘the Meat Grinder’ That Must Be Told (with Will Yeske) 1:04:19

8M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

Today’s guest is United States Army veteran and author of the book Damn the Valley: 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2/508 PIR, 82nd Airborne in the Arghandab River Valley Afghanistan, Will Yeske/ The book presents stories from soldiers fighting in the Arghandab River Valley — which they called “the meat grinder” — during the deployment of 2 Fury to Afg…

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The Real Story of the Border Crisis (Vincent “Rocco” Vargas Returns) 1:04:58

8M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Today on Change Agents, Andy Stumpf talks with the host of the new IRONCLAD original Borderland, Vincent “Rocco” Vargas. He is a Hollywood actor, former Army Ranger, and Border Patrol special operations (BORSTAR) veteran. The first episode drops on Feb. 22. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD original. Subscribe: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca…

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The Horrors of Eritrea: Trafficking, Torture, & Russia’s Role (with Katharine Houreld) 46:37

9M ago46:37

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Today on Change Agents, an IRONCLAD original, Andy Stumpf has an extended discussion about the horrors of modern Eritrea, home to the second largest population of slaves in the world. Investigative journalist Katharine Houreld is the The Washington Post’s East Africa bureau chief and previously served as the East Africa bureau chief for Reuters, ba…

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Why Are So Many Indigenous Women Going Missing and Being Murdered? (with Rosalie Fish) 1:02:03

9M ago1:02:03

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Rosalie Fish is a member of the Cowlitz Tribe and a runner from the Muckleshoot Reservation in Auburn, Washington. She is a women’s track and field athlete at the University of Washington, where she was recently selected for a prestigious Truman Scholarship from the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. She often runs and trains with a red painte…

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Cameron Hanes on ‘Trophy Hunting’ and What Activists Get Wrong About Mountain Lion Hunts 1:06:46

9M ago1:06:46

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Today on Change Agents, an IRONCLAD Original, Cam Hanes and Andy Stumpf discuss "trophy" hunting and what activists get wrong about hunting. Cameron Hanes is a bowhunter, wildlife advocate, and outdoorsman. He’s the host of the Keep Hammering podcast and the series Lift Run Shoot. He recently embarked on a mountain lion hunt in Colorado, a state th…

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The Truth About Wuhan and the Origins of the Pandemic (with Vanity Fair's Katherine Eban) 1:06:32

9M ago1:06:32

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Today on Change Agents, Andy Stumpf sits down with investigative journalist Katherine Eban. She is an award-winning investigative journalist and a Vanity Fair special correspondent, specializing in the pharmaceutical industry. She is the author of books including Dangerous Doses: A True Story of Cops, Counterfeiters and the Contamination of America…

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China’s Ties to Mexican Drug Cartels and America’s Next War (with Ed Calderon) 1:07:28

10M ago1:07:28

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Ed Calderon is a security specialist and instructor with extensive operational and law enforcement experience combatting Mexican drug cartels. Born in Tijuana, Ed spent years in Mexican law enforcement agencies specializing in counternarcotics, anti-abduction efforts, and high-risk close protection for high-profile individuals. He has since consult…

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Preparedness, Survival, And What To Do When It All Goes Wrong (with Mike Glover) 1:08:11

10M ago1:08:11

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What would you do in the case of a cyberattack, blackout, mass shooting, or large-scale natural disaster? Today’s guest is Mike Glover, and he wants to help people get better prepared for the worst-case scenario. Mike is is former Green Beret and CIA contractor, and is the founder of Fieldcraft Survival. Its goal is to to educate, train, and equip …

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Was Jeffrey Epstein an Intelligence Asset? (with Nick Bryant) 1:09:07

10M ago1:09:07

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Nick Bryant is an investigative journalist, podcaster, author, and expert on human trafficking who is credited with helping to expose the widespread abuse of Jeffrey Epstein and his criminal associates. He is also the author of the book The Franklin Scandal: A Story of Powerbrokers Child Abuse & Betrayal. His new book, The Truth About Watergate: A …

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Saving Lives in Violent Situations (with Tim Kennedy) 56:40

10M ago56:40

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Tim Kennedy is a Master Sergeant with the US Army Green Berets and a Special Forces sniper, MMA fighter, and entrepreneur. He is the author of the best-selling book “Scars and Stripes: An Unapologetically American Story of Fighting the Taliban, UFC Warriors, and Myself” Tim is also the founder of Sheepdog Response, a company that specializes in tra…

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Are Your Clothes Getting You Sick? (with Alden Wicker) 48:48

11M ago48:48

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Today on Change Agents, Andy Stumpf sits down with journalist Alden Wicker for a conversation about the link between our clothes, toxic chemicals, and your health. Alden is a journalist and author who has written investigative pieces for outlets including Wired, The New York Times, Inc. Magazine, Popular Science, Craftsmanship Quarterly, Vox and ot…

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