Ed Calderon on Mexican Drug Cartels

This podcast episode features Ed Calderon, a security specialist with experience in counter-narcotics and organized crime investigations in Mexico. The episode delves into various aspects of Mexican drug cartels, including corruption, key figures like El Chapo, weapons, assassinations, counter-ambush tactics, the impact of PTSD and alcohol, improvised weapons, street fights, kidnapping, escaping restraints, imitation, and narco cults. The episode provides a detailed look into the inner workings and challenges associated with the Mexican drug trade, offering insights from a professional with firsthand experience.