Former DEA Agents Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell + ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ Haliey Welch

Adam Carolla Show

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Comedy, Talk Radio

4.5 • 36.3K Ratings

🗓️ 18 June 2025

⏱️ 143 minutes

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In this episode of The Adam Carolla Show, Adam sits down with former DEA agents Chris Feistl and Dave Mitchell to discuss the inner workings of the drug trade and border security. They break down the differences between the Trump and Biden administrations' handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, how cartels launder money, and why they thrive in South America but not in the U.S. The conversation also covers the brutal legacy of Pablo Escobar, the severity of the fentanyl crisis, and whether cartels should be classified as terrorist organizations. Plus, the agents share wild stories from their time in the field and identify the countries hit hardest by drug and human trafficking.

In the news, comedian Rudy Pavich joins Adam to unpack current headlines, starting with a revealing media study showing how often CNN and MSNBC referred to the violent riots in Los Angeles as “peaceful protests.” They also cover Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s controversial attempt to link political violence to partisan narratives following the targeted shooting of two Democratic lawmakers. Finally, the team reacts to Barbra Streisand’s bizarre public comments about her unclear sexual history with actor Warren Beatty.

Then, social media star Haliey Welch—better known as the “Hawk Tuah” girl—stops by the studio to talk about her sudden rise to fame. She reflects on the viral moment that launched her into the spotlight, how her family reacted, and the wave of brand offers that came pouring in. Hailey and Adam rewatch the video that started it all, share a laugh, and talk about her working-class upbringing. She also recounts meeting Shaquille O’Neal and appearing onstage at a Zach Bryan concert—all within days of becoming an internet sensation. Get it on.

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0:00.0	Well, in this episode, we talked to a couple of ex-DEA agents who know everything about all what's going on over there with the cartels and beyond, you know, 60 years experience between the two of them.
0:13.6	Chris Fiesel and Dave Mitchell are going to join us to write in a book.
0:17.2	Also, Rudy's going to be doing the news and Haley Welchahawk to a girl.
0:21.9	It's going to tell us how it all got started. Interesting. I think you'll find it interesting.
0:27.1	We'll do that right after this.
0:30.0	The Ace Man's spending the summer solstice in the hottest place in the nation.
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0:46.5	Lots of tickets, and they ain't going to sell themselves.
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