CJNG, CIA Black Ops in Mexico, & El Mencho

This is the early release of Ed Calderon’s return to the show, published on YouTube as a members-only video on August 20, 2026, one day before the numbered episode. Early releases go out to YouTube channel members before the numbered episode.

Ed Calderon is a cartel expert, former cartel cop, security specialist and combatives instructor with more than 15 years of experience in public safety along the northern border area of Mexico.

The conversation covers CJNG, CIA black ops in Mexico and El Mencho. The title bills it as round two. His previous episode was published in July 2026.

The numbered release with Calderon, episode 465, followed one day later with chapter timestamps.