Topic: Poppy Farming

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Shetard
Episode 1374 2:54:36 - 2:57:01

1374: Shetard

Afghan Poppy Trade, CIA Black Ops Financing

A farmer with family in Afghanistan describes how poppy production increased significantly after the 2001 U.S. invasion. The hosts speculate on a potential deal between the CIA and the Taliban to continue using opium production to finance black operations, noting the historical use of Chinook helicopters in the region.