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Joe Rogan Experience #2369 - Ed Calderon

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Deep Dive into Mexican Cartel Structures, History, and Geopolitical Implications

Uncover the complex, multi-generational history of Mexican power structures, revealing how modern cartel operations are deeply interwoven with local politics, international trade, and US policy failures.

Short Summary

  • Document historical context, including indigenous brutality and the complexities of the Spanish Conquest, challenging simplified national narratives.
  • Detail the evolution of cartels into highly militarized, technologically advanced organizations capable of drone warfare and operating sophisticated shell companies.
  • Expose deep institutional compromise, where cartels actively corrupt or co-opt local and federal government structures to protect their operations.

This discussion provides critical context for understanding current US-Mexico security dynamics. It outlines the deep historical roots influencing modern Mexican identity and analyzes how organized crime has leveraged military technology, political infiltration, and global supply chains (including from China) to become a dominant domestic and international security threat.

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Ed Calderon is a security specialist and combatives instructor with over 10 years experience in public safety along the northern border area of Mexico. Follow him online @ManifestoRadioPodcast ⁠https://www.edsmanifesto.com/ Get a free welcome kit with your first subscription of AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/joerogan The ultimate wireless hack. Make the switch at https://visible.com/rogan

Top Comments (10)

@Reddragon-91 2025-08-22

Im glad I'm not the only one who's been bored with his recent guests. This was refreshing

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@joeygas6501 2025-08-22

Ed is one of Joe’s best ongoing guests. 💯💯

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@josefogarper 2025-08-23

As a Mexican, I'm glad that on a platform as huge as Joe's podcast, Ed can talk about the terrible things that are happening in Mexico and the governments are silent.

1.9k 107 replies
@SidelineCasual 2025-08-23

Never locked in so quick before. This is the JRE we need.

1.2k 14 replies
@RangerCortes 2025-08-22

I wish this was 2-3 hours longer.

663 15 replies
@epic_joker_specgaming4348 2025-08-24

plot twist Ed is the boss of all the cartels

466 25 replies
@GlassJ0e 2025-08-23

Ed Calderon is the first guest in a month that Joe didn’t just sit there and talk at for 3 hours.

451 11 replies
@momcat589 2025-08-25

Ed Calderon should be on every 6 months to update us. THIS is hugely impactful to the safety and security of our great country. 💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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@vicenteramirez9545 2026-02-23

Who’s here after the death of El Mencho? Ed nailed it at 1:00:00 “something big is going to happen”

92 3 replies
@Touge_Monstro 2026-02-23

Joe you need to have Ed back now that El Mencho is dead.

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