4 chapters across the catalog
Afghanistan Heroin Bust, DEA Message to Drug Industry
The DEA reported a massive 20-ton heroin bust in Afghanistan, the largest in history, valued at approximately $750 million. The hosts speculate that the publicizing of such a large haul may be a coded message within the drug industry or an attempt to manipulate market prices. The bust comes amid a significant rise in opioid-related deaths in the United States.
Eric Holder, Synthetic Drugs and Mail Privacy
Attorney General Eric Holder and members of Congress discuss the use of the U.S. Mail to facilitate the trafficking of heroin and synthetic drugs. The hosts argue this is a "setup" to undermine the constitutional privacy of the mail system, suggesting the government wants to eliminate the requirement for warrants to open packages.
Newsweek Conspiracy Guide and Lockerbie Bomber Update
Newsweek published a guide debunking "trendy" conspiracies, which the hosts dismiss as state-sponsored propaganda regarding global warming and Goldman Sachs. The segment also notes that the Lockerbie bomber is still alive in a luxury villa six months after his "compassionate" release. Other news includes a heroin bust in a truck bound for Haiti and human trafficking allegations against a legal advisor for American missionaries.
Reports of a rift between Afghan President Hamid Karzai and U.S. officials emerge following allegations that his running mate is a heroin trafficker. Karzai reportedly walked out of a meeting with U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke. The hosts remind listeners that Karzai was originally a CIA-backed leader installed during the Bush administration.
