

Change Agents with Andy Stumpf
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-New Episodes Every Wednesday- Find out what takes to solve some of the world's seemingly impossible problems. In each episode, SEAL Team 6 veteran and "Cleared Hot" podcast host Andy Stumpf interviews a new "agent of change" who is enacting real change to understand the scope of their work, how it can be replicated, and the unimaginable stakes of their everyday lives. An IRONCLAD Original.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 12min
Preparedness, Survival, And What To Do When It All Goes Wrong (with Mike Glover)
Mike Glover, Former Green Beret and CIA contractor, discusses the need for preparedness in worst-case scenarios. He emphasizes the importance of individual preparedness, understanding the psychology of shooters, and the significance of water in survival situations. The chapter also highlights the risks associated with arrogance and ignorance, and the need for law enforcement agencies to learn from past incidents.

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Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 13min
Was Jeffrey Epstein an Intelligence Asset? (with Nick Bryant)
Investigative journalist Nick Bryant discusses the widespread abuse of Jeffrey Epstein and his criminal associates. Topics covered include the comparison of Epstein's network to the Franklin network, the rise of Epstein and his connections, the mechanics of his trafficking operation with Maxwell, and the corruption surrounding the Epstein victims compensation fund. The podcast also highlights the lack of accountability in legislators and the need for change.

Dec 27, 2023 • 1h 1min
Saving Lives in Violent Situations (with Tim Kennedy)
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 training and products that support preparedness and is the co-founder and board member for the organization Save Our Allies.
Today on Change Agents, Tim and Andy discuss the importance of preparedness and how to react in violent situations in an effort to save lives.
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Dec 20, 2023 • 53min
Are Your Clothes Getting You Sick? (with Alden Wicker)
Journalist Alden Wicker joins Andy Stumpf to discuss the link between clothes, toxic chemicals, and health. They explore the presence of metals and toxic ingredients in clothing, the health risks of flight attendant uniforms, and the impact of chemicals on men and women's health. They also delve into the dangers of scented laundry products and discuss politics, poor air quality in homes, and chemical sensitivity.

Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 17min
Risking Everything to Cover Modern War (with Sebastian Junger)
Sebastian Junger is an award-winning war journalist, as well as a best-selling author, filmmaker and the founder of the organization Reporters Instructed in Saving Colleagues — RISC.
His work includes the books Freedom, Tribe, War, A Death in Belmont, Fire and the Perfect Storm, as well as the films Restrepo, Korengal, The Last Patrol, and Which Way Is the Front Line From Here, and Hell on Earth: the Fall of Syria and the Rise of ISIS.
He recently launched his latest initiative Vets Town Hall, a series of events that allow veterans to share their experiences serving their country.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 49min
Rescuing Child Soldiers (with 'Machine Gun Preacher' Sam Childers)
Sam Childers, the founder of Angels of East Africa, joins Andy Stumpf to discuss his work rescuing child soldiers in Sudan and Uganda. They explore the biblical concept of killing vs. murdering, address inaccuracies in the movie about Childers' experiences, and discuss the ongoing war and instability in East Africa. They also promote the Mountain Tough program and discuss plans for reversing living conditions and ensuring transparency in their organization.

Dec 2, 2023 • 51min
MeatEater’s Steve Rinella on the State of Modern Conservation
Today's guest is best-selling author, outdoorsman, and TV host Steve Rinella.
He is a New York Times bestselling author, conservationist, sportsman, and host of the television show and podcast MeatEater.
He is the author of several books, including American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon, Meat Eater: Adventures From The Life Of An American Hunter, The Meateater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival, Outside Kids In An Inside World, Catch A Crayfish, Count The Stars, and multiple cookbooks
His passion and efforts to educate on the importance of hunting and wildlife management have earned him the Conservations Achievement Award from The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 5min
Exposing Big Pharma Corruption (with Peter Berg)
Today on Change Agents, Andy Stumpf speaks with filmmaker and actor Peter Berg. His new hit Netflix series Painkiller examines the origins of the opioid epidemic and the role that Richard Sackler and Purdue Pharma played in bringing OxyContin to the market.
NOTE: If you or someone you know is struggling with a prescription drug addiction, you can contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration hotline at 1-800-662-4357
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Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 19min
The Rise of Mexican Drug Cartels (with Ioan Grillo)
On the edition of the Narco Wars series, Andy Stumpf sits down with investigative journalist Ioan Grillo.
Based in Mexico City, he has been covering drug cartels since 2001 for news outlets such as the New York Times, France 24, National Geographic, Time Magazine, Esquire, CNN, Reuters, The Associated Press, and many others.
Ioan is the author of three books: Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and Cartels, Gangster Warlords: Drug Dollars, Killing Fields, and the New Politics in Latin America, and El Narco: Inside Mexico’s Criminal Insurgency. He also helped produce the television series and documentaries Blood on the Wall, Barrios Beats and Blood, and Inside Narco Wars.
You can find more of his work on his Substack, CrashOutMedia, and on the CrimeWar podcast.
SPONSOR:
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Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 11min
The Reality of the Narco Wars (with Jaeson Jones)
Border expert Jaeson Jones discusses the reality of the narco wars at the US Southern Border, including the evolution of cartels and their rapid growth, inner violence within drug cartels, the presence of national military units from cartels operating within the US, the deadly strategy of fentanyl, and the increasing lethality of drug overdoses at the border. Jones highlights the importance of addressing these issues and urges Americans to unite to combat the cartels for their eventual eradication.