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CrashOut Podcast

Ioan Grillo
Sinaloa Cartel
Drug Trafficking
Mexico
Fentanyl
Organized Crime
Drug Cartels
Claudia Sheinbaum
Ismael El Mayo Zambada
UK Drug Scene
Violence
Cartels
Joaquín Guzmán López
Culiacán
New Mexico
Afghanistan
Taliban
Anexos
Marijuana
Cocaine
Vice

Reporting on crime, drugs, and gangster politics, and the people who live and die through it, with journalist Ioan Grillo

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It's hard to keep up with the pace of U.S. missile strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific. When I began recording this it was 10 hits and 43 dead since September When I finished the edit a day later, it was 14 and 57 dead. This is... more

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The U.S. military on Sept. 2 used a missile to hit a boat of alleged Tren de Aragua gang members accused of moving drugs in international waters and killed the eleven people on board. This follows the designation of Tren de Aragua as terrorists and a... more

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada pleads guilty in New York. 

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The Medellin Cartel rose in the 1980s by flooding the United States with cocaine, providing dope to dance floors in Miami all the way to crack houses in Los Angeles. Forbes magazine once estimated the tidal wave of powder made the cartel’s top traffi... more

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Guillermo Galdos
Narco journalist with extensive reporting experience
Episode: 18. Narco Submarines with Guillermo Galdos
Max Daly
Accomplished journalist covering drugs and crime; ex-Editor at Vice
Former Editor at Vice
Episode: 17. UK Drug Journalism with Ex Vice Editor
Ken Behr
Former marijuana and cocaine trafficker turned author
Author of 'One Step Over the Line, Confessions of a Marijuana Mercenary'
Episode: 15. Confessions of a Marijuana Mercanary - Ken Behr
Angela Garcia
Anthropologist studying drug addiction and culture
Stanford University
Episode: 14. Rehabs That Lock Addicts Up For Years
Patrick Winn
Journalist and author of 'Narcotopia, In Search of the Asian Drug Cartel that Survived the CIA'
Episode: 13. China's Client Narco State
Hollie McKay
A journalist with extensive experience covering conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Episode: 12. How The Taliban Smashed Opium

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Ioan Grillo
Host and journalist known for reporting on crime and drug trafficking issues, with a focus on gangster politics and societal impacts.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Great info as always

    Love listening to ioan grillo keep up the good work.

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    Australia2 years ago

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Some listeners mention a desire for more focus on potential solutions to the drug crisis.
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Many appreciate the real-life experiences shared by former drug traffickers and law enforcement agents.

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#118
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15. Confessions of a Marijuana Mercanary - Ken Behr
Q: How did you get involved with the DEA?
I was offered a chance to work for them after being connected through mutual acquaintances and wanted to escape my criminal past.
15. Confessions of a Marijuana Mercanary - Ken Behr
Q: What did you do when you went on the run at 19?
I went to Jamaica to hide out and dry out, enjoying the island life while smuggling weed.
14. Rehabs That Lock Addicts Up For Years
Q: What are ways of reducing overdose deaths, reducing drug addiction?
We need to de-stigmatize drug use and create spaces that are safe for drug users while also providing public health services.
12. How The Taliban Smashed Opium
Q: What role did corruption play in the Afghan military's collapse?
Hollie articulates that systemic corruption weakened the Afghan military, leading to their inability to resist the Taliban's return despite being told otherwise by their allies.
12. How The Taliban Smashed Opium
Q: How has the Taliban's approach to opium production changed since their return to power?
Hollie explains that while initially the Taliban maintained opium production for revenue, they later imposed a complete ban which has drastically reduced production, but may lead to future instability due to economic pressures.

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Focusing on crime and drug trafficking, this podcast provides an in-depth exploration of the intricacies of gangster politics and the pervasive impact of these issues on society. Episodes often feature interviews with prominent figures, including former drug lords and experts in the field, providing firsthand accounts and insights into the world of organized crime. The content often extends beyond mere accounts of crime, delving into the broader sociopolitical implications, including how drug cartels affect global politics, law enforcement, and everyday lives in various communities.

Each episode examines specific incidents related to drug trafficking, gang violence, and historical events, often contextualizing them within ongoing struggles... more

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