Friday & Tacos
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<p>We will ask the experts difficult questions about, business intelligence, security driving, brand protection, terrorism prevention, insurance, risk mitigation, armored vehicles, protective intelligence, cyber security, and active shooter prevention. And Tacos.</p>
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11/26/2022
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March 6, 2026
ESI Friday & Tacos Podcast
Inside ESI's Future: New Courses, Global Expansion & EP Career Truths w/ Bethany Duggan In this powerful episode of ESI Friday & Tacos Podcast (March 06), host Jorge sits down with Bethany Duggan from Executive Security International (ESI) for an exclusive deep dive into the future of ESI and the executive protection (EP) industry. Key Highlights: ESI is splitting into two entities: Bob Duggan leads ESI Global (re-launching in Mexico/South America with Spanish-first distance learning), while Bethany heads the US "mothership" focused on short-form continuing education. New US courses launching soon: Cyber Security, Estate Management (RST), Protective Intelligence, Emergency Response Team (ERT), plus annual corporate firearms training. Real talk on building an EP career: Start with low-paying "halls and walls" jobs ($20–$25/hr) to network, prove yourself, and climb to six figures. It's a "thinking man's game" — soft skills and business acumen beat combat skills every time. Personal security advice: Heightened situational awareness, ditch phone distractions, know local laws, travel with a companion (especially for women), concealed carry training in the US, and never open the door to strangers. Tech updates: AI already in Corporate Security programs; drone training in consideration. Whether you're an aspiring protection professional, current EP operator, or just interested in personal safety and high-level security training, this episode is packed with actionable insights from one of the industry's leading voices. Subscribe for more expert interviews on executive protection, corporate security, risk management, and real-world tactics every Friday! #ExecutiveProtection #ESI #BethanyDuggan #CloseProtection #PersonalSecurity #SecurityTraining #BodyguardCareer
January 28, 2026
Peter Warmka - Friday & Tacos
Interview with ex-CIA case officer Peter Warmka on intelligence skills for civilian life. Key Takeaways Verify, Then Trust: In the AI era, verify all new contacts before acting. Blind trust is a critical vulnerability, as AI-driven targeting and deepfakes make sophisticated scams nearly undetectable. Maintain Situational Awareness: Proactively manage your environment to avoid becoming a target. This includes using surveillance detection routes, planning escape routes, and maintaining a low profile. Elicitation for Information Gathering: Master elicitation—a conversational technique for gathering sensitive information without asking direct questions—for use in business, sales, and personal interactions. CIA Reality vs. Myth: The real CIA experience is not like James Bond. It involves deep cover, psychological manipulation, and a focus on blending in, Not standing out. Topics CIA Career & The "Human Hacker" Concept Peter Warmka served over 20 years as a CIA case officer, primarily overseas. Case Officer: The CIA term for an intelligence officer who recruits and handles sources. Agent: The CIA term for a recruited source, not an officer. "Human Hacker": A professional who studies targets to understand their motivations and vulnerabilities, then crafts a pretext to manipulate them into providing information or taking action. Key Skills for Civilian Life 1. Elicitation:A conversational technique to gather sensitive information without asking direct questions. Method: Use indirect cues (e.g., news comments, policy criticism) to prompt the target to volunteer information. Application: Useful for sales, investigations, and personal interactions. 2. Due Diligence:Always verify a new contact's identity and claims before engaging. Rationale: Prevents falling victim to scams and targeted manipulation. 3. Situational Awareness:Proactive management of your environment to avoid becoming a target. Tactics:Surveillance Detection Routes: Planned routes to confirm you are not being followed. Vehicle Safety: Leave space at traffic lights for escape; know how to disable a car by hitting its lightest point (rear quarter panel). Restaurant Safety: Choose a table away from entrances and windows; identify all escape routes. Pedestrian Safety: Make eye contact with approaching people to signal awareness; observe their hands for threats. 4. Contingency Planning ("What If"):Mentally rehearse responses to potential threats before they happen. Rationale: Enables immediate, effective action, preventing hesitation and poor decisions in a crisis. "Verify, Then Trust" in the AI Era Core Principle: Verify all new contacts and requests before taking any action. Rationale: AI-driven tools (e.g., voice cloning, deepfakes) create highly sophisticated and authentic-seeming scams. Vulnerability: Blind trust is a critical weakness. In the digital world, damage from a scam is often irreversible, making post-fact verification useless. Action: Pause, assess the situation, and verify authenticity before responding. CIA Career Path Warmka was recruited by the CIA after responding to a vague Wall Street Journal ad. The hiring process was rigorous, including a polygraph test and a full week of interviews for both Warmka and his wife. Advice for Applicants:Research careers on the CIA website. Read books on intelligence and espionage. Network with retired intelligence officers on LinkedIn. Join the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO). Be persistent; do not give up if initially rejected. Mexico-Specific Risks: Extortion & Kidnapping Extortion: Widespread issue in Mexico targeting businesses and individuals. Dilemma: Comply with demands to ensure safety, or resist and risk severe consequences? Challenge: Limited trust in law enforcement makes it difficult to seek official protection. Solution: No easy answer; the decision to pay is situational and often a "cost of doing business."
January 18, 2026
Keith Grounsell -Shattered Chains Human Trafficking Undercover
The Raw reality of Slavery a Multinational Business. Explained to avoid becoming a Victim. LEARN from the BEST or Copy-Paste like the Rest. Here is a link to purchase on Amazon in paperback, Kindle or Audiobook. https://a.co/d/e2GyBLT FRIDAY & TACOS PODCAST is a free thinking space to help the citizen to avoid the dangers of evil men and women. In respect to the Guest Keith Grounsell. I reproduce a letter to avoid any misunderstanding. Thank you very much for the opportunity to help possible victims to stop the ignorance of badguys in 2026.****"Hello Jorge, I wanted to follow up with a brief clarification on one point from the episode regarding addiction treatment and rehabilitation policy. During the conversation, I referenced efforts to support rehabilitation and addiction recovery. To clarify for accuracy: while there was a temporary cancellation and rapid reinstatement of certain SAMHSA-administered mental health and substance-use grants as part of a broader program review, the administration's stated focus has been on restructuring, oversight, and prioritization rather than abandoning treatment or recovery services. At the same time, broader initiatives like TrumpRx are aimed at reducing prescription drug costs, which directly impacts access to treatment, medication-assisted recovery, and long-term care for individuals struggling with addiction. Taken together, the intent I was trying to convey was a multi-pronged approach—disrupting drug trafficking, tightening oversight of programs, and reducing barriers to treatment through cost reduction. If you're comfortable keeping that segment in the episode, I'm happy for it to remain with this clarification noted, as I believe it reflects the overall direction accurately and in good faith. Thank you again for the opportunity to be part of the discussion. I truly enjoyed the conversation. Very respectfully, Keith Grounsell"****** Interview with Keith Grounsell on his Law Enforcement career and human trafficking. Key Takeaways Human trafficking is a $150–$170B industry, now more profitable than drugs because victims can be exploited repeatedly. Organ harvesting is a hidden industry driven by long transplant waitlists (avg. 7 years), with organs selling for up to $200k. ** is a primary gateway to trafficking,** escalating from casual viewing to illegal content and creating demand for victims. Keith Grounsell's mission is public education via 13 books (e.g., Shattered Chains), a film (Bound), and social media, using his experience to prevent victimization. Topics Keith Grounsell's Background & Motivation Career: Nearly 30 years in law enforcement (city, county, state, federal, international). Roles: DEA agent, two-time Chief of Police, Chief Investigator for SC's largest prosecutor's office. International deployments: 8 years as a federal contractor in war-torn nations. Motivation: Writing as an outlet for traumatic experiences and to document his work for his children. Public Impact: A human trafficking case inspired the award-winning short film Bound. His books led to the A&E show Undercover Caught on Tape. Author of 13 books, including A Narc's Tale (undercover work) and Shattered Chains (human trafficking). The Human Trafficking Industry Scale: A $150–$170 billion industry and the fastest-growing criminal enterprise globally. Profit Model: Cartel member quote → “I buy drugs, I sell them once. I buy a person, I can sell them thousands of times over.” Victim Profile: 1 in 3 victims are children. Labor Trafficking: Unaccompanied minors (ages 13–16) are promised a better life, then forced into agricultural labor to pay a $10k–$15k smuggling debt. ** Trafficking:** Victims are lured with false promises (e.g., modeling contracts), then blackmailed with compromising photos and videos. Organ Harvesting: A hidden, high-profit industry. Driver: Long transplant waitlists in the US (avg. 7 years). Process: Cartels kidnap people, blood-test for matches, murder victims, and force doctors to perform transplants. Organ Value: Up to $200k. Disposal: Bodies are acid-bathed to destroy evidence. as a Gateway Mechanism: Casual viewing escalates to illegal content (forced , child exploitation) as users seek more extreme material. Victim Acquisition: Traffickers use fake modeling contracts to lure victims, then blackmail them with compromising photos/videos. Psychological Impact: Victims are forced to act as if they consent on camera, creating a warped reality. Societal Trend: Despite age restrictions, minor exposure to has doubled in 20 years. Systemic Challenges & Solutions Policy Failures: Loose administrative policies (e.g., vetting sponsored families for unaccompanied minors) create vulnerabilities for trafficking. Law Enforcement Constraints: Jurisdictional boundaries hinder international efforts against traffickers. Political Interference: Keith Grounsell was forced out of two police chief roles after successful anti-trafficking stings, as politicians feared the negative publicity. Proposed Solutions: Comprehensive Approach: Combine enforcement, education, and victim rehabilitation. Policy Reform: Create a clear, fast-track legal immigration path to reduce vulnerability. Public Education: Empower citizens to recognize and report suspicious activity.
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- What is Friday & Tacos?
<p>We will ask the experts difficult questions about, business intelligence, security driving, brand protection, terrorism prevention, insurance, risk mitigation, armored vehicles, protective intelligence, cyber security, and active shooter prevention. And Tacos.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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