Topic: Drug Running

The upcoming Tom Cruise film "American Made" revisits the CIA-backed drug running operations in Mena, Arkansas, during Bill Clinton's governorship. The hosts discuss whether the film's release is prompting a media effort to defuse long-standing "conspiracy theories" regarding the Clintons' involvement.

A discussion of the federal government's alleged involvement with the Sinaloa cartel through the Fast and Furious operation. The hosts suggest the strategy was to partner with one major Mexican agency to manage drug trafficking and violence. They argue that such a partnership could potentially be sold to the American public if framed correctly.

Renowned Alzheimer's researcher Mark Smith was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Ohio. Smith was a vocal critic of Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug, arguing that the company's approach was actually harmful to the brain. In a bizarre turn of events, the driver who struck Smith was later found dead of a suspected drug overdose, leading the hosts to suggest the incident may have been a professional assassination to protect pharmaceutical interests.

The hosts examine a news report claiming the U.S. considered arresting CIA asset Ahmet Wali Karzai for drug running. Upon reviewing the actual leaked cable, they find the text only suggests minor diplomatic sanctions, illustrating a gap between leaked source material and mainstream media reporting.

Investigative reporter George Weber was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment. Weber was known for his work at the San Jose Mercury News exposing government involvement in drug trafficking. While some reports suggest a suicide, the hosts speculate on the possibility of foul play given his history of uncovering sensitive government operations.

A debate continues regarding the true motives behind the war in Afghanistan, with claims that the coalition forces are overseeing a massive resurgence in the heroin trade. Comparisons are made to the Iran-Contra scandal, suggesting that government agencies have a history of involvement in international drug trafficking. The discussion challenges the official narrative of "justice" in the region.