The Jesse Kelly Show Hour 2: Pushing Ukraine to War
Aug 23, 2025
Curious about political motivations behind the Ukraine conflict? Dive deep into the motives of American politicians and their impact on war. Unpack the historical roots linking drug smuggling to immigration issues at the U.S. border. Explore the ethical dilemma of sneaking snacks into theaters while grappling with rising prices. The discussion also touches on poignant reflections of war, including the infamous Andersonville POW camp, revealing how history informs present-day geopolitics.
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U.S. Demand Built The Cartels
- Jesse Kelly argues U.S. demand created and sustains powerful drug cartels across the Americas.
- He explains supply shifted from Colombia to Mexico when U.S. enforcement closed earlier routes, empowering Mexican cartels.
Address Demand To Reduce Trafficking
- Tackle the root cause to reduce cartel violence by addressing American drug demand.
- Reduce consumption or change policy if you want long-term disruption of trafficking networks.
Andersonville's Timeline Tragedy
- Jesse recounts Andersonville POW camp's horrific conditions and high death rate during 1864.
- He ties worsening prisoner suffering to overcrowding, disease, and lack of food and medicine as the war dragged on.
