# Cartels on The No Agenda Show Cartels comes up in 96 chapters across 89 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2008 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 96 - **Episodes:** 89 - **Discussed:** June 2008 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [Money Laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [Dea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dea.md), [Fast And Furious](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-and-furious.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Hsbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hsbc.md), [El Chapo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-chapo.md), [Border Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-security.md), [Cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [Fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 96 ### Trump's Beef Import Proclamation and the Meat Processing Cartel - **Episode:** [1899: Asymmetric Intimacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-30 - **Time:** 1:23:44–1:32:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1899-asymmetric-intimacy/chapter/trump-s-beef-import-proclamation-and-the-meat-processing-cartel.md President Trump's plan to import 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to lower prices is analyzed as a midterm strategy. Adam Curry, who operates a ranch, explains the "duopoly" of the meat processing industry dominated by companies like JBS and Tyson. He critiques the lack of skilled butchers and the regulatory hurdles that prevent local ranchers from processing their own meat for commercial sale. Keywords: [beef prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beef-prices.md), [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [glenn beck](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glenn-beck.md), meat cartel, [jbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jbs.md), tyson, prime act ### European Immigration History, Netherlands Drug Violence - **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-27 - **Time:** 1:28:47–1:34:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/european-immigration-history-netherlands-drug-violence.md A historical overview of immigration in the Netherlands covers the arrival of Indonesians, Turks, and Moroccans. The discussion highlights the rise of moped-based assassinations and drug trafficking in Rotterdam, as well as the shifting cultural tensions regarding Israel and Gaza within Dutch cities. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), [moroccans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moroccans.md), indonesians, [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md) ### No Agenda Merchandise, Mahjong Tiles Proposal - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 2:06:15–2:08:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/no-agenda-merchandise-mahjong-tiles-proposal.md A discussion about show artwork by Jeffrey Rhea leads to a proposal for "No Agenda Mahjong Tiles." While some listeners expressed interest, John C. Dvorak dismisses the idea, arguing that the demographic for mahjong does not overlap with the show's audience. The segment highlights the interactive nature of the show's production and branding. Keywords: [mahjong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mahjong.md), [jeffrey rhea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-rhea.md), [merchandise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merchandise.md), cow cartel, [branding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/branding.md), [listeners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listeners.md) ### Cartel Cattle Smuggling and Screwworm Outbreak in Texas - **Episode:** [1878: Dream Build Loop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-18 - **Time:** 1:32:50–1:34:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1878-dream-build-loop/chapter/cartel-cattle-smuggling-and-screwworm-outbreak-in-texas.md Reports suggest that Mexican cartels are smuggling 800,000 head of cattle annually from Central America into Mexico using falsified records. This illicit trade is being blamed for the reintroduction of the screwworm parasite into Texas, prompting calls for military action against cartel operations. Keywords: [mexican cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexican-cartels.md), [screwworm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/screwworm.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), cattle smuggling, [central america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/central-america.md) ### El Mencho Death, Mexican Cartel Takedown - **Episode:** [1846: Thumbstick Flick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-26 - **Time:** 2:31:04–2:34:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick/chapter/el-mencho-death-mexican-cartel-takedown.md Mexican drug lord "El Mencho" reportedly died following a Special Forces raid near Guadalajara. While President Claudia Sheinbaum denied direct U.S. involvement, she acknowledged the use of American intelligence. The takedown occurs amid heavy pressure from the Trump administration to designate cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. Keywords: el mencho, [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cartels.md), [claudia sheinbaum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claudia-sheinbaum.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [guadalajara](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guadalajara.md) ### El Paso Airport Airspace Closure, Laser Drone Incursion - **Episode:** [1842: A Dog A Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-12 - **Time:** 7:51–15:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1842-a-dog-a-day/chapter/el-paso-airport-airspace-closure-laser-drone-incursion.md The Trump administration ordered a temporary closure of El Paso International Airport's airspace following a reported Mexican cartel drone incursion. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy claimed a military laser neutralized the threat, though subsequent reports suggested the target may have been a harmless Mylar party balloon. Local officials criticized the lack of communication regarding the ten-day restriction, which was lifted after several hours. Keywords: [el paso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-paso.md), [sean duffy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sean-duffy.md), [claudia sheinbaum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claudia-sheinbaum.md), [drone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone.md), [laser](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laser.md), mylar balloon, cartel, [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md) ### Trump Immigration Rhetoric, Criminal Records, Prison Emptying - **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-25 - **Time:** 51:50–54:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/trump-immigration-rhetoric-criminal-records-prison-emptying.md Donald Trump continues to claim that foreign regimes, specifically the Maduro administration in Venezuela, are emptying prisons and mental institutions to send violent criminals to the United States. He vows to dismantle international cartels and deport over two million "criminal illegal immigrants." Critics label this rhetoric as "dog whistling," while supporters view it as a necessary warning about public safety. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), maduro, [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cartels.md) ### Jerome Powell Perjury Allegations and Federal Reserve History - **Episode:** [1834: Swarm Forge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-15 - **Time:** 1:46:07–1:50:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge/chapter/jerome-powell-perjury-allegations-and-federal-reserve-history.md Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is facing allegations of perjury following testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. President Trump has continued to call for rate cuts while questioning the independence of the Fed. The discussion reviews the 1913 creation of the Federal Reserve by a banking cartel and debates the transparency of its member banks and decision-makers. Keywords: [jerome powell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jerome-powell.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [department of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-justice.md), 1913, [banking cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/banking-cartel.md) ### Marco Rubio, Legal Authority and Drug Cartel Sanctions - **Episode:** [1831: Donroe Doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-04 - **Time:** 32:59–38:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine/chapter/marco-rubio-legal-authority-and-drug-cartel-sanctions.md Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the legality of U.S. actions in Venezuela, citing court-ordered warrants and sanctions against the "Cartel de los Soles." Rubio stated that the U.S. military is assisting the Coast Guard in a law enforcement capacity to seize sanctioned oil vessels. He dismissed the possibility of working with the Maduro regime, characterizing the former president as a "narco-terrorist" who repeatedly broke diplomatic deals. Keywords: [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [cartel de los soles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cartel-de-los-soles.md), [oil sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-sanctions.md), [southern district of new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southern-district-of-new-york.md), [drug trafficking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-trafficking.md) ### JD Vance Absence, Drug Cartel Infrastructure and Public Ignorance - **Episode:** [1831: Donroe Doctrine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-04 - **Time:** 49:19–53:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1831-donroe-doctrine/chapter/jd-vance-absence-drug-cartel-infrastructure-and-public-ignorance.md The absence of JD Vance from recent public discourse is noted, alongside the continued existence of drug cartel money laundering lines in South America. The discussion criticizes the general public's lack of historical context regarding the nationalization of American oil assets in Venezuela. The hosts lament the failure of the education system and the prevalence of "spoon-fed" information from social media platforms like TikTok. Keywords: [jd vance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jd-vance.md), [scott besant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-besant.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md), [public education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-education.md) ### Jeffrey Epstein Christmas Carol, Deep State Satire - **Episode:** [1828: No Agenda Christmas 2025](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-25 - **Time:** 1:50:21–1:51:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1828-no-agenda-christmas-2025/chapter/jeffrey-epstein-christmas-carol-deep-state-satire.md A satirical Christmas carol recounts the life and death of Jeffrey Epstein, mentioning his island, his connections to politicians, and the "Clinton cartel." The lyrics suggest his death was not a suicide and mock the media's coverage of the event. The hosts use the dark humor to close out the segment on "enlightening" holiday reports. Keywords: [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), clinton cartel, [deep state](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deep-state.md), [sex crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sex-crimes.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md) ### Caribbean Drug Boat Strikes, Trump Land Attack Threats - **Episode:** [1822: Kohanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-04 - **Time:** 17:07–22:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1822-kohanna/chapter/caribbean-drug-boat-strikes-trump-land-attack-threats.md President Donald Trump defended the military's use of double-tap strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean, claiming the operations have saved thousands of American lives. Trump suggested that drug manufacturing operations on land may soon be targeted with airstrikes. Reports from Zero Hedge indicate that cocaine prices in Europe have increased by 30 to 45 percent following these maritime interdictions. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md), [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [pete hegseth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-hegseth.md), [zero hedge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zero-hedge.md) ### Venezuela Cartel Designation, Guyana Oil Fields - **Episode:** [1819: FLOP30](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-23 - **Time:** 1:41:59–1:46:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30/chapter/venezuela-cartel-designation-guyana-oil-fields.md The Trump administration is set to designate the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, citing its links to Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. This move provides the U.S. with new legal and military tools to address the regime. The discussion also touched on Venezuela's economic decline under socialism and its territorial interests in the oil-rich fields of neighboring Guyana. Keywords: [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [nicolas maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), [cartel de los soles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cartel-de-los-soles.md), [guyana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guyana.md), [oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md) ### Ryan Wedding, Olympic Snowboarder, Drug Trafficking Charges - **Episode:** [1818: Bible Belt Buckle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-20 - **Time:** 2:00:42–2:04:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1818-bible-belt-buckle/chapter/ryan-wedding-olympic-snowboarder-drug-trafficking-charges.md Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan James Wedding has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list for allegedly running a massive transnational drug empire. Wedding is accused of importing 60 metric tons of cocaine annually into Los Angeles and is reportedly protected by the Sinaloa cartel in Mexico. FBI Director Kash Patel compared Wedding to notorious drug lords like Pablo Escobar, noting his involvement in murder, money laundering, and narco-terrorism. Keywords: ryan wedding, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [sinaloa cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinaloa-cartel.md), [olympics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olympics.md), [kash patel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kash-patel.md) ### Venezuela Drug War, CIA Covert Action - **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-16 - **Time:** 1:50:47–1:56:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/venezuela-drug-war-cia-covert-action.md President Trump confirmed he has authorized covert CIA actions in Venezuela and is considering land strikes against drug cartels. The U.S. recently carried out its fifth deadly strike on a drug boat off the Venezuelan coast, with Trump claiming each boat destroyed saves 25,000 American lives. While critics like Rand Paul question the legality of these strikes, the administration has designated cartels as "unlawful combatants" in a formal armed conflict. Keywords: [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [nicolas maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md) ### Venezuela Drug Boat Strikes, Obama Kill List, and International Law - **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-05 - **Time:** 47:20–51:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/venezuela-drug-boat-strikes-obama-kill-list-and-international-law.md The U.S. military has conducted several strikes on drug smuggling boats off the coast of Venezuela, leading to debates over the legality of treating cartel members as enemy combatants. The hosts compare these actions to President Obama's "kill list" and the use of "double tap" drone strikes in sovereign nations. They argue that the current criticism of Trump's maritime strikes is hypocritical given the history of previous administrations' extrajudicial killings. Keywords: [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [drone strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strikes.md), [international law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-law.md) ### Nicolas Maduro, Cocaine Trans-shipment, and Regime Change - **Episode:** [1805: Hamburger Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-05 - **Time:** 54:40–59:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1805-hamburger-wine/chapter/nicolas-maduro-cocaine-trans-shipment-and-regime-change.md The Trump administration offers a $50 million bounty for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, accusing him of leading the "Cartel de los Soles." Expert Christopher Sabatini disputes the U.S. narrative, claiming Venezuela is merely a trans-shipment point for Colombian cocaine primarily bound for Europe. The hosts question Sabatini's specific knowledge of Venezuelan airspace and suggest the U.S. is using drug enforcement as a pretext for regime change. Keywords: [nicolas maduro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-maduro.md), [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [colombia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colombia.md), [regime change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/regime-change.md), [cartel de los soles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cartel-de-los-soles.md) ### Indonesia Protests, Mexico Missing Persons March - **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md) - **Published:** 2025-08-31 - **Time:** 1:41:53–1:44:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/indonesia-protests-mexico-missing-persons-march.md Protesters in Indonesia stormed the homes of politicians following a controversial salary increase for parliament members during a cost-of-living crisis. In Mexico, thousands marched to mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, calling on President Sheinbaum to address the 130,000 missing persons linked to drug cartels. These international reports highlight widespread civil unrest and government accountability issues. Keywords: [indonesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indonesia.md), [jakarta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jakarta.md), prabowo subianto, [mexico city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico-city.md), enforced disappearances, [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md), [protests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protests.md) ### Ecuador Elections, Drug Violence, Cocaine Trade - **Episode:** [1756: AG Barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-17 - **Time:** 2:51:13–2:54:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie/chapter/ecuador-elections-drug-violence-cocaine-trade.md Ecuador is facing a brutal international drug war that has resulted in one of the highest homicide rates in Latin America. The country's geography, sandwiched between major cocaine producers Colombia and Peru, has made it a strategic hub for Mexican, Colombian, and Albanian cartels. The port city of Guayaquil has become particularly dangerous as gangs fight for control of export routes to the U.S. and Europe. Keywords: [ecuador](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ecuador.md), quito, guayaquil, [cocaine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cocaine.md), [drug cartels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drug-cartels.md), [homicides](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homicides.md) ### U.S. Drone Strikes in Mexico, Cartel Targets - **Episode:** [1743: MAGAREXIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1743-magarexia.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-02 - **Time:** 2:37:15–2:38:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1743-magarexia/chapter/u-s-drone-strikes-in-mexico-cartel-targets.md Unconfirmed reports suggest that U.S. military drone operators are being deployed to target drug cartel locations within Mexico. 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