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The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole

Rigaku
Fentanyl
Drug Trafficking
Opioid Crisis
Sinaloa Cartel
DEA
Cali Cartel
Los Zetas Cartel
Fentanyl Crisis
Cartel Violence
Narco-Terrorism
Medellin Cartel
Pablo Escobar
Prison System
Colombia
Synthetic Drugs
Law Enforcement Strategies
Substance Use Disorder
China
Ms-13
Cartel Leaders

The Opioid Matrix is a podcast for anyone looking for the latest information in the illegal drug supply chain — Beginning to end. Each episode will feature a discussion with industry experts about the current opioid crisis, including drug trafficking, drug manufacturing, drug identification, drug addiction, as well as the role of government, law enforcement, new health and social programs, and mor... more

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What happens when the world’s most dangerous networks evolve faster than the systems meant to stop them?

In this episode of The Opioid Matrix, host Michael Brown sits down with Dr. Martin Gallagher — retired Scottish police superintendent, terrorism... more

Generational addiction isn’t just a theory - it’s a reality in homes across America. But what does it take to truly break the cycle?

In this deeply personal episode of The Opioid Matrix, Michael Brown sits down with Chris Schultz, a father, a recove... more

In this episode of The Opioid Matrix, host Michael Brown speaks with Chris Hudson, a Canadian security expert and CEO of CJE Hudson & Associates, to examine how the global fentanyl trade is evolving—and why public safety professionals must stay ahead... more

Three hundred thousand American deaths in three years…and the chemistry is still evolving. If the cartels turned the lab into the battlefield, why haven’t we brought our own defenses?

In this investigation, host Michael Brown sits down with Collin G... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Martin Gallagher
Former Superintendent for the Scottish Police and consultant on organized crime and terrorism
Kill Mailing Consultancy
Episode: Narco-Terrorism Reimagined: Why the Old Rules No Longer Apply
Chris Schultz
A recovery advocate and electrical company owner who shares his story of overcoming addiction within his family.
Schultz Enterprises
Episode: Unchained: Rewriting a Legacy Beyond Addiction
Chris Hudson
Canadian-based security professional and CEO of CJE Hudson & Associates
CJE Hudson & Associates
Episode: Quiet Crisis: Cartel Influence in Canada
Collin Gage
Co-founder of ARMR Sciences
ARMR Sciences
Episode: The Fentanyl Equation: Science Fights Back
Larry Kenemore
North American Chapter Leader for the Rotarian Action Group focused on addiction prevention and recovery, former paramedic.
Rotary Club
Episode: Fighting Fentanyl at the Root: Why Every City Needs Project SMART
Benjamin Freeland
Former mid-level drug trafficker turned informant and now founder of Strategic Informant Solutions.
Strategic Informant Solutions
Episode: From Most Wanted to Most Trusted: The Double Life of a Law Enforcement Informant
Scott Silverman
CEO and Founder of Confidential Recovery, Crisis Coach, and Family Navigator based in San Diego, California
Confidential Recovery
Episode: California: Sanctuary City Policies, Homelessness and Cartel Fentanyl, where does this Road Lead to?
Chris Feistl
Former DEA special agent with extensive experience in combating drug trafficking organizations
DEA
Episode: Why does America Keep Losing the Same Drug War Over and Over Again?
J. Flores Jr.
Former operative for the Sinaloa Cartel, now an educator and law enforcement consultant
Owner of Dynamic Police Training and Surviving El Chapo
Episode: Former Shot Caller for the Sinaloa Cartel Reveals America’s New Strategies Against Cartels

Host

Michael Brown
Host of discussions centered on the opioid crisis, drug trafficking, and prevention strategies. He brings expert interviews and personal narratives to illuminate complex issues surrounding addiction.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Most information misstated & incorrect -

    Health care provider and public health researcher here, get your info elsewhere! Please! This was hard to listen to, the host was 0 for 3 on stating incorrect data in the first 90 seconds. Throughout the most recent episode I listened to, the research cited was extremely shallow and they would have found it to be incorrect had they bothered to go deeper. This is not a good source for the public.

    These are not experts on the material. This podcast is more opinion based than anything. Disappoint... more

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    maddyhilliard
    United Statesa year ago
  • Kinda lame podcast masquerading as something legit

    This podcast is a commercial for Rigaku. Not really getting much great unique content here. Just the same kind of tired crap you’d expect from a corporate podcast designed to market their product.

    “Has the war on drugs been a failure” is a good example. I dunno....ya think??

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JamesMcNally000
    United States3 years ago
  • Will listen more, but so far seems I’ll-informed albeit well intentioned

    Listening to an episode from Mar 6, 2023, and there seems to be endless misunderstandings on every level, including from the expert. Disappointed to see this be the case, as it perpetuates the exact issues one would hope to be improving. It seems well-intentioned, but there’s a lot to address in terms of misunderstandings and poor information regarding the topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CodyKo420
    United States3 years ago

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The Fentanyl Equation: Science Fights Back
Q: How would you test this? I mean, would you have individuals put on a fentanyl drip to see if they get affected by it?
Normal healthy volunteers will be enrolled for the trial, and we will actually be administering fentanyl to understand how much of this can we block.
The Fentanyl Equation: Science Fights Back
Q: Can you explain a little bit about what this immunotherapy or gene therapy process is?
It's working with the human immune system to create a protective immune response that releases antibodies in the body that bind onto the fentanyl molecule.
Narco-Terrorism Reimagined: Why the Old Rules No Longer Apply
Q: What do you see for the future, and how does society extract or begin to extract itself from this metastasizing cancer?
Dr. Gallagher emphasizes the need for an open discussion on drug policy and enforcement, asserting that society's acceptance of drug use will dictate the path forward.
Narco-Terrorism Reimagined: Why the Old Rules No Longer Apply
Q: Can you give us a little background on how you came to be a consultant on organized crime and terror or terrorism?
Dr. Gallagher discusses his 28 years in the police, transitioning to consultancy and academic roles due to a desire for independence and a focus on organized crime and terrorism.
Cartel Fentanyl is in Everything - even Marijuana
Q: How do you propose to get that message across, not just from teenagers, but young adults as well?
Paula emphasizes the importance of consistent messaging and shares her experiences in addressing youth directly about the perils of trusting friends offering substances, reinforcing the fatal risks involved.

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Content focuses on the multifaceted challenges of the ongoing opioid crisis, discussing various aspects from drug trafficking to addiction. Through expert interviews and personal narratives, the discussions highlight critical issues such as the impact of synthetic drugs like fentanyl, the role of law enforcement, and community-based prevention initiatives. Notable is its emphasis on educational outreach, policy critiques, and the human stories behind these statistics, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the heartbreaking realities and complex dynamics involved in the drug epidemic.

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1. Dr. Martin Gallagher
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3. Chris Hudson
4. Collin Gage
5. Larry Kenemore
6. Benjamin Freeland
7. Scott Silverman
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