Joe Rogan Experience #2369 - Ed Calderon
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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Top Comments (10)
Im glad I'm not the only one who's been bored with his recent guests. This was refreshing
Ed is one of Joe’s best ongoing guests. 💯💯
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.
Never locked in so quick before. This is the JRE we need.
I wish this was 2-3 hours longer.
plot twist Ed is the boss of all the cartels
Ed Calderon is the first guest in a month that Joe didn’t just sit there and talk at for 3 hours.
Ed Calderon should be on every 6 months to update us. THIS is hugely impactful to the safety and security of our great country. 💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Who’s here after the death of El Mencho? Ed nailed it at 1:00:00 “something big is going to happen”
Joe you need to have Ed back now that El Mencho is dead.
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Top Comments (10)
Im glad I'm not the only one who's been bored with his recent guests. This was refreshing
Ed is one of Joe’s best ongoing guests. 💯💯
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.
Never locked in so quick before. This is the JRE we need.
I wish this was 2-3 hours longer.
plot twist Ed is the boss of all the cartels
Ed Calderon is the first guest in a month that Joe didn’t just sit there and talk at for 3 hours.
Ed Calderon should be on every 6 months to update us. THIS is hugely impactful to the safety and security of our great country. 💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Who’s here after the death of El Mencho? Ed nailed it at 1:00:00 “something big is going to happen”
Joe you need to have Ed back now that El Mencho is dead.