Focal Point
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.
Episodes
August 15, 2025 • 19 mins
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 down the political context of her remarks, how they relate to reports of a secret U.S. directive authorizing potential military action against cartels, and the possibility of behind-the-scenes cooperation between the two countries. The conversation also cove...
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August 8, 2025 • 23 mins
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 citizen database. With critics from all sides warning of authoritarian overreach, they explore what this means for privacy, national security, and the future of civil liberties in America.
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August 1, 2025 • 23 mins
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 Rutte’s recent warning: that a global conflict could erupt if China invades Taiwan while Russia attacks NATO’s eastern flank. Drawing on his two decades of experience in unconventional warfare and counterinsurgency, Scott examines the growing China-Russia a...
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July 25, 2025 • 20 mins
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 sanctions and 100 percent tariffs on countries purchasing Russian exports. They examine what this shift means for the ongoing conflict, how NATO is responding, and why some in Ukraine remain cautious. The episode also looks at the broader implications of Trump's ...
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July 18, 2025 • 32 mins
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 from Attorney General Pam Bondi. As figures like Elon Musk, Megyn Kelly, and Steve Bannon call for answers, Trump dismisses the controversy as political distraction. Andy and Bryan unpack the backlash, the shifting narrative, and what this means for trust ...
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July 11, 2025 • 23 mins
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 cartel. As El Chapo’s sons battle rival factions and reportedly align with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, the fallout is reaching far beyond Mexico’s borders. With fentanyl production under pressure, Canada has become a new frontline in the cartels’ t...
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July 4, 2025 • 15 mins
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 hacker to access surveillance cameras and phone data. The operation was reportedly used to locate and track an FBI informant in Mexico City. This conversation explores how the cartel may have gained access to sensitive systems, the implications for cross-bo...
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June 27, 2025 • 13 mins
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 that have occurred since.
On today’s episode, Andy and Mike Baker discuss the flamethrower attack at a pro-Israel vigil in Boulder, Colorado, where 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman—an Egyptian national whose visa had expired—allegedly shouted “Free Pa...
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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 of a counterintelligence emergency.
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June 13, 2025 • 13 mins
On today's episode, Andy and Sarah Adams examine the case of Joseph Neumayer, a dual U.S.-German citizen arrested after allegedly attempting to firebomb the former U.S. Embassy site in Tel Aviv. Following his deportation by Israeli authorities, Neumayer was taken into custody at JFK Airport and now faces federal charges. Officials say he carried Molotov cocktails and made threats on social media directed at the United States, Amer...
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June 6, 2025 • 15 mins
On today’s episode of Focal Point, Andy is joined by Sarah Adams—a former CIA targeting officer and co-author of Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy. They unpack a new threat landscape as suspected terrorist encounters drop at the southern border but spike at the U.S.-Canada line. With over 140 arrests at northern ports of entry this year, they examine what’s driving the shift, the rise in fentanyl smuggling through Canada, and how U.S. secur...
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May 30, 2025 • 17 mins
On today’s episode, Andy is joined by former CIA targeter Sarah Adams to break down the arrest of Libyan national Faraj al-Hamasi in Germany. Faraj wasn’t just a lone attacker—he was part of al-Qaeda’s next U.S. homeland plot. Sarah exposes how al-Qaeda is using ISIS as cover, why Germany is misidentifying him, and how this connects back to the Benghazi attackers she once tracked.
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May 22, 2025 • 20 mins
On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss the State Department’s dramatic plan to cut 15% of its U.S. staff and shut down over 130 offices—a move Secretary of State Marco Rubio says is essential to modernize a bloated bureaucracy. But will this shakeup strengthen America’s diplomatic edge or leave it exposed on the global stage? Then, the guys dive into the tariff transparency debate, as Amazon pushes back against claims it...
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May 15, 2025 • 22 mins
On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s move as Director of National Intelligence to launch the Director’s Initiatives Group (DIG)—a new task force aimed at investigating the weaponization of intelligence, rooting out deep-seated politicization, and exposing unauthorized leaks.
They dig into whether the DIG can depoliticize the intelligence community or if it’s destined to clash with the entrenched bure...
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May 8, 2025 • 19 mins
On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss the report of Virginia Giuffre’s apparent suicide. As one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers, Giuffre had long pushed for accountability from Epstein, Prince Andrew, and the powerful figures connected to them. Her death raises urgent questions about the cost of speaking out, the DOJ’s ongoing delays in releasing the full Epstein Files, and whether the system is designed to...
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April 24, 2025 • 34 mins
Andy will be back next week with an all new episode of Focal Point! In the meantime, listen to the first episode of Andy's brand new 4-part limited series Black Project, an IRONCLAD Original.
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April 17, 2025 • 17 mins
On today's episode, Andy and Bryan Callen examine how the Trump administration's immigration crackdown has expanded beyond undocumented immigrants to include legal residents, foreign tourists, and even students. From the arrest of a Georgetown professor to the detention of German visitors, critics say these actions weaponize immigration law to suppress political dissent, particularly around pro-Palestinian activism. Officials call ...
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April 10, 2025 • 12 mins
On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss why more Americans—especially the wealthy and well-informed—are looking for ways to leave the country. From citizenship-by-investment programs in Europe to second passports in the Caribbean, what used to be a luxury escape plan is becoming a mainstream conversation. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has proposed a $5 million "gold card" to lure wealthy foreigners into the U.S., offering a fas...
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April 3, 2025 • 24 mins
On today's episode, Andy and Bryan Callen explore the complexities of government spending and the $36 trillion national debt. They discuss the role of unconventional solutions like Doge in addressing wasteful expenditures and the challenges posed by political division. The conversation also touches on the influence of figures like Elon Musk on public perception and policy. Throughout, they emphasize the importance of accountability...
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March 27, 2025 • 19 mins
On today’s episode, Andy and Bryan Callen discuss President Trump’s executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. While he can't shut it down without Congress, this move shifts key functions like Pell Grants and school funding to other agencies. Supporters argue it returns power to the states, while critics warn of potential fallout for students and low-income communities. What happens next? Who stands to g...
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