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.Focal Point is an IRONCLAD Original.
Latest episodes
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16 min
Mexico Denies CIA’s Secret Role in Drug War — What’s Really Happening?
On today’s episode, Andy and Mike Baker break down Mexico’s president denying a Reuters report on the CIA’s covert role in the drug war. Full Reuters Report: https://www.reuters.co…
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18 min
Airbnb Trafficking Ring Exposed: Inside the Lotto Gang & Human Exploitation in Atlanta
On today’s episode, Andy and Mike Baker uncover the story of the Lotto Gang—a trafficking ring that used Airbnbs to hide victims across borders. Their crimes in Metro Atlanta led t…
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17 min
REPORT: SEAL Team 6 Operation in North Korea Goes Wrong. What Happened?
On today’s episode, Andy and Stefano Ritondale from @AllSourceNews discuss a reported 2019 SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea that allegedly aimed to intercept communications from…
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16 min
Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine: How Close Are We to Escalation with Russia?
On today’s episode, Andy Stumpf and Mike Baker, former CIA operations officer and national security expert, examine the ongoing debate over the potential transfer of Tomahawk missi…
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21 min
Why the CJNG Cartel Is Stronger Than Ever Despite U.S. Crackdowns
On today’s episode, Andy welcomes back Stefano Ritondale from @AllSourceNews to discuss the dramatic rise in U.S. cocaine consumption and its impact on Mexican cartels. Cocaine use…
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21 min
Did El Mayo Provide Intelligence for U.S. Strikes in Venezuela?
On today’s episode, Andy sits down with investigative journalist Stefano Ritondale (@AllSourceNews) to discuss recent U.S. military strikes on drug boats off Venezuela’s coast. Int…
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15 min
ICE Gets Israeli Spyware: Risks to Privacy and National Security
On today’s episode, Andy sits down with former FBI agent Dan Brunner to discuss ICE’s reactivated access to Graphite, an Israeli-made spyware capable of infiltrating phones, readin…
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18 min
Chinese Teams Worked on U.S. Defense Cloud—Now the Pentagon Acts
On today’s episode, Andy sits down with former FBI agent Dan Brunner to discuss the Pentagon’s suspension of a Microsoft program that allowed Chinese coders, under limited U.S. ove…
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19 min
Are Rising U.S.–Venezuela Tensions Linked to Drug Trafficking or Something Else?
On today’s episode, Andy talks with Dan Brunner, a former FBI Special Agent with experience in counterintelligence, counter-narcotics, and international investigations. They break…
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15 min
U.S. Army Soldier Exposed in Espionage Case Leaking Information to Russia
On today’s episode, Andy and Sarah Adams look at the arrest of Private First Class Taylor Adam Lee, a 22-year-old soldier at Fort Bliss charged with attempting to pass sensitive U.…
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16 min
What Australia’s Recognition of Palestine Means for America
On today’s episode, Andy and CIA targeter Sarah Adams discuss Australia’s decision to formally recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly this September. They expl…
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19 min
Is Mexico’s Sovereignty Stance Just to Save Face While Cutting Deals With the U.S.?
On today’s episode, Andy and CIA targeter Sarah Adams discuss Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s statement that U.S. troops will “never set foot” on Mexican soil. They break dow…
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24 min
Government Efficiency or Authoritarian Overreach? Trump’s Data Strategy with Palantir
On today’s episode, Andy and former Green Beret and CIA operative Scott Mann break down reports that the Trump administration is working with Palantir to build a centralized citize…
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23 min
NATO Chief Issues Warning How China Could Set Off World War III
On today’s episode of Focal Point, Andy is joined by retired Green Beret and former U.S. Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann to discuss NATO Secretary General Mark Ru…
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21 min
Is Trump’s 50-Day Deadline a Game Changer for the War in Ukraine?
On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss President Donald Trump’s announcement of new weapons support for Ukraine through NATO allies and his warning of secondary sanction…
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32 min
DOJ Says No Epstein Client List—Then What Was on Bondi’s Desk?
On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss growing frustration inside Trump’s base over the Epstein case. The DOJ now claims no client list exists, despite past statements f…
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24 min
Narco-Canada Is Here: What the Sinaloa Power Struggle Means for Canadian Security
On today’s episode, Andy and Katarina Szulc, investigative journalist and host of Borderland Dispatches, break down the violent civil war erupting within Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa…
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16 min
If Cartels Can Hack Surveillance Systems, What Comes Next?
On today’s episode, Andy and investigative journalist and Borderland: Dispatches host Katarina Szulc examine a recent case involving a Mexican drug cartel that allegedly hired a ha…
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13 min
Is the Boulder Attack a Warning Sign of Changing Domestic Threats?
Disclaimer: This interview was recorded on June 9, 2025. Please note that the conversation reflects information and events known at that time, and may not account for developments…
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21 min
Chinese Nationals Smuggled Dangerous Pathogens into the US: A Sign of a Counterintelligence Emergency?
Chinese nationals were recently caught smuggling dangerous pathogens into the United States. What other threats are slipping through?Mike Baker and Andy Stumpf discuss the reality…