Episode 1881 • • 1:48:12 - 1:51:51
1881: Cow Cartel
Asian Longhorned Ticks, Cattle Cartels and American Ranchers
Ranchers report devastating infestations of the Asian Longhorned Tick, with cattle being found "covered" in the parasites within days. The hosts discuss a theory from "Texas Slim" that this is a targeted operation by foreign-owned meatpackers to undermine American ranchers. The segment suggests a correlation between these biological issues and the smuggling of drugs and people via cattle transports.