On this episode, we discuss the government shutdown, the war with drug cartels, the joys of fentanyl, the evolution of MMA, drones attacking the police, when, if ever it’s appropriate to throw a knife, and much more! Truly a war weave Friday.
Articles and videos:
1. Trump ‘Determined’ the U.S. Is Now in a War With Drug Cartels, Congress Is Told - The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/us/politics/trump-drug-cartels-war.html?searchResultPosition=1
2. Russia Using Long-Range Drones To Attack Ukrainian Trains: Official — https://www.twz.com/news-features/long-range-drones-used-by-russia-to-attack-ukrainian-trains-official
3. VA staffer accused of blindly approving over 85,000 disability claims — https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2025/09/29/va-staffer-accused-of-blindly-approving-over-85000-disability-claims/
4. FUNKER530 on X: "The Phoenix unit of Ukraine claims one of their drone pilots eliminated 61 Russian soldiers in a single day. As @Will_Killmore puts it, “Compare that kill count to legendary snipers in history, and you'll begin to comprehend how hellacious and brutal the drone war actually is at https://t.co/0a3gZW0i9L" / X — https://x.com/funkeractual/status/1972758614868705557?s=46
5. FUNKER530 on X: "Chaotic perspective of pro-Ukrainian Belarusians as their humvee is hit by a drone. https://t.co/Mu8cKndjWC" / X — https://x.com/funkeractual/status/1973848228450947314?s=46
6. Preston Stewart on X: "Ukraine's 225th Assault Regiment striking a boat full of Russians https://t.co/QPSnnQ1mEs" / X — https://x.com/prestonstew_/status/1973784010271887778
Keywords
government shutdown, drug cartels, fentanyl, addiction, martial arts, self-defense, drones, modern warfare, counter-drone technology, veterans affairs
Takeaways
The government shutdown is largely ignored by the public.
The U.S. Postal Service is heavily subsidized and still losing money.
Fentanyl addiction is a growing crisis in America.
Martial arts training may not be practical in real-world scenarios.
Drones are changing the landscape of modern warfare.
Counter-drone technology is lacking in current military strategies.
The potential for drone insurgencies poses a significant threat.
Veterans Affairs faces scrutiny over disability claims processing.
The conversation highlights the absurdity of current political leadership.
Chapters
00:00 Government Shutdown and Postal Service Challenges
05:22 War with Drug Cartels: A New Front
11:02 The Impact of Fentanyl and Drug Addiction
16:51 Martial Arts and the Legacy of Steven Seagal
21:52 The Efficacy of Martial Arts
26:15 The Evolution of MMA and Its Impact
28:01 Military Training and Hand-to-Hand Combat
34:25 Weapons and Self-Defense Strategies
36:17 Current Events and Global Conflicts
42:45 Disability Ratings and Personal Secrets
43:53 Drones in Warfare: A New Era
45:31 The Future of Policing and Drone Technology
47:36 The Accessibility of Insurgency Tactics
49:25 Countermeasures Against Drone Threats
51:11 The Impact of Drones on Military Operations
54:56 The Vulnerability of Boats in Warfare
57:44 The Role of Firearms in Modern Defense
59:35 Closing Thoughts on Warfare and Technology