INSIGHTS 21 PODCAST S2E497, 498 Katarina Szulc - Inside the Cartels' Secret Smuggling Operation in Port of Vancouver Part 1, 2
INSIGHTS 21 PODCAST S2E497, 498 Katarina Szulc - Inside the Cartels' Secret Smuggling Operation in Port of Vancouver Part 1, 2
Jun 26, 2025
Katarina Szulc is a Canadian freelance journalist based in Mexico, renowned for her hard-hitting investigative reporting on cartel violence, political corruption, and social issues. A 2021 graduate of the BCIT Journalism program, she has covered breaking news, politics, and community stories for outlets like CBC, CityNews Vancouver, and Substack, where her newsletter dives into Mexico’s gritty underbelly, including U.S.-Mexico anti-cartel strategies and criminal indictments. Previously, Szulc reported on local issues in Edmonton and Vancouver, focusing on government policies, public safety, and affordable housing, often incorporating data-driven analysis. Szulc’s work spans television, radio, online platforms, and audio storytelling. Join this channel to get access to perks: / @shawnryanshow Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: / @shawnryanshow Sign up: https://shawnryanshow.com/pages/newsl... Support the Show: / vigilanceelite Download Free Content: https://drive.google.com/drive/folder... Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Listen on Spotify:
Follow on TikTok: / shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: / shawnryanshow Follow on Facebook: / shawnryanshow Follow on X: / shawnryanshow SRS Podcast Playlist: • Shawn Ryan Show #vigilanceelite #shawnryanshow Katarina Szulc Links: X - https://x.com/KatarinaSzulc IG - / katarinaszulc Substack - https://katarinaszulc.substack.com YouTube - / @katarinaszulc Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.shawnlikesgold.com https://www.patriotmobile.com/srshttps://www.rocketmoney.com/srshttps://www.drinkhoist.com - USE CODE SRS https://www.americanfinancing.net/srs nmls 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://www.tryarmra.com/srs 00:00 Introduction & Gaining Access to Cartels 08:30 Cartel Activity in Canada 15:33 Law Enforcement Challenges 32:09 Recruitment Strategies & Influence 45:05 Cartels Expanding into Oil & Agriculture 52:27 Impact on Mexican Farmers & Infrastructure 59:22 Border Security & Cartel Control 01:06:45 Cartel Warfare & Technology 01:25:56 Ties to China & Fentanyl Production 01:42:31 Propaganda & Social Media Recruitment 01:54:50 Cartel Influence in US Politics 02:07:19 Terror Links & Military Options 02:16:27 Final Thoughts & Conclusion
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