Change Agents with Andy Stumpf

On today's episode, Andy talks with Romain Le Cour, a senior expert on organized crime in Mexico, about how the cartels are extorting the avocado industry. They discuss the impact on farmers, local communities, and efforts to combat cartel influence.Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original. SPONSORS:Firecracker FarmUse code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/Allegiance GoldGo to https://ProtectWithAndy.com to get exclusive lowest pricing on the market for select gold bars or call (844) 790-9191 to talk to an account representative.MTNTOUGHGo to ⁠https://mtntough.com⁠ and enter code CHANGEAGENTS to receive 40% OFF - a savings of about $100 off your MTNTOUGH+ annual subscription.BORN PRIMITIVEShop the Capsule Collection at bornprimitive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Change Agents, Andy speaks with author, filmmaker, and researcher Richard Dolan. His books include best-sellers like “UFOs and the National Security State" and "A.D. After Disclosure."They discuss the recent “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth” Congressional hearing, and testimonies from Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (RET.) Dr. Tim Gallaudet, Former Department of Defense Official Luis Elizondo, journalist Michael Shellenberger, the “Immaculate Constellation” document leak, questions surrounding underwater bases, secret programs and more. To hear more from Richard Dolan, you can check out his YouTube channel called “Richard Dolan Intelligent Disclosure”:   Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original. SPONSORS:Firecracker FarmUse code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/Allegiance GoldGo to https://ProtectWithAndy.com to get exclusive lowest pricing on the market for select gold bars or call (844) 790-9191 to talk to an account representative.MTNTOUGHGo to ⁠https://mtntough.com⁠ and enter code CHANGEAGENTS to receive 40% OFF - a savings of about $100 off your MTNTOUGH+ annual subscription.BORN PRIMITIVEShop the Capsule Collection at bornprimitive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Change Agents, Andy sits down with Catherine Morehouse, an energy reporter at Politico, to explore the growing threats facing the U.S. power grid. Catherine shares insights from her investigations into recent attacks on power infrastructure by extremist groups, including Neo-Nazi plots to sabotage substations in an effort to cause outages and incite racial tensions and violence.Change Agents is an IRONCLAD OriginalSPONSORS:Firecracker FarmUse code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/Allegiance GoldGo to https://ProtectWithAndy.com to get exclusive lowest pricing on the market for select gold bars or call (844) 790-9191 to talk to an account representative.MTNTOUGHGo to ⁠https://mtntough.com⁠ and enter code CHANGEAGENTS to receive 40% OFF - a savings of about $100 off your MTNTOUGH+ annual subscription.BORN PRIMITIVEShop the Capsule Collection at bornprimitive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bear Handlon, a former Navy SEAL and CEO of Born Primitive, discusses groundbreaking initiatives aimed at supporting veterans. He reveals the company’s $2.5 million pledge to eliminate medical debt for veterans, aiming to reach $5 million by Veterans Day. The conversation addresses systemic failures of the VA and stresses the importance of targeted support over general assistance. Handlon shares his personal journey from military life to entrepreneurship, highlighting the challenges faced in balancing service with business growth.

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 FarmUse code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/Allegiance GoldGo to https://ProtectWithAndy.com to get exclusive lowest pricing on the market for select gold bars or call (844) 790-9191 to talk to an account representative.MTNTOUGHGo to ⁠https://mtntough.com⁠ and enter code CHANGEAGENTS to receive 40% OFF - a savings of about $100 off your MTNTOUGH+ annual subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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—he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease four years ago—partly with the help of the techniques of “invisible jiu jitsu”. Today, him and Andy, about his life, his origins, and his new book, Comfort in Darkness. You can pre-order his new book, Comfort in Darkness: The Invisible Power of Jiu Jitsu, here: https://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Darkness-Invisible-Power-Jitsu/dp/0063264846 Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original presented by Firecracker Farm.SPONSORS:Firecracker FarmUse code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/Allegiance GoldGo to https://ProtectWithAndy.com to get exclusive lowest pricing on the market for select gold bars or call (844) 790-9191 to talk to an account representative.MTNTOUGHGo to ⁠https://mtntough.com⁠ and enter code CHANGEAGENTS to receive 40% OFF - a savings of about $100 off your MTNTOUGH+ annual subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 stories from the dark corners of the internet. His work has garnered a large following due to his compelling storytelling style and his ability to make complex topics accessible to a broad audience. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original presented by Firecracker Farm.SPONSORS:Firecracker FarmUse code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/Allegiance GoldGo to https://ProtectWithAndy.com to get exclusive lowest pricing on the market for select gold bars or call (844) 790-9191 to talk to an account representative.MTNTOUGHGo to ⁠https://mtntough.com⁠ and enter code CHANGEAGENTS to receive 40% OFF - a savings of about $100 off your MTNTOUGH+ annual subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 books include What Doesn't Kill Us: How Freezing Water, Extreme Altitude, and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary Strength. His latest book, DREAM: The Art and Science of Slumber, explores the mysteries of sleep and dreams, focusing on their impact on human health, cognition, and emotional well-being. He also holds a master's degree in anthropology, speaks Hindi, and hosts the podcast Scott Carney Investigates.Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original presented by Firecracker Farm.SPONSORS:Firecracker FarmUse code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/Allegiance GoldGo to https://ProtectWithAndy.com to get exclusive lowest pricing on the market for select gold bars or call (844) 790-9191 to talk to an account representative.MTNTOUGHGo to ⁠https://mtntough.com⁠ and enter code CHANGEAGENTS to receive 40% OFF - a savings of about $100 off your MTNTOUGH+ annual subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 later became the Special Agent in Charge and Director of the Forensic Crime Laboratory.His career took a pivotal turn when he became a Senior Advisor to the Director of Weapons of Mass Destruction Intelligence at the Department of Homeland Security, focusing on bioterrorism. For his efforts in working with Iraqi scientists, he was awarded the Director of National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation. He is the author of The Gray Bird of Baghdad: An Ex-Secret Service Agent's Desperate Mission to Save an Iraqi Scientist and currently hosts The Monteiro Report podcast.Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original presented by Firecracker Farm.SPONSORS:Firecracker FarmUse code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/Allegiance GoldGo to https://ProtectWithAndy.com to get exclusive lowest pricing on the market for select gold bars or call (844) 790-9191 to talk to an account representative.MTNTOUGHGo to ⁠https://mtntough.com⁠ and enter code CHANGEAGENTS to receive 40% OFF - a savings of about $100 off your MTNTOUGH+ annual subscription.Catch Borderland: REASONABLE FEAR, a 4-part docuseries starting on September 24th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 overnight hours, with the same nurse present at their bedsides . The explores “the unsolved 30-year mystery of what might’ve been one of the most prolific serial killers in U.S. history, what really happened during the night shift, and why the hospital tried so hard to hide it.” You can check out the show here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witnessed-night-shift/id1578324041FIRECRACKER FARMUse code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/Allegiance Gold Go to https://ProtectWithAndy.com to get exclusive lowest pricing on the market for select gold bars or call (844) 790-9191 to talk to an account representative. MTNTOUGH Go to ⁠https://mtntough.com⁠ and enter code CHANGEAGENTS to receive 40% OFF - a savings of about $100 off your MTNTOUGH+ annual subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices