
Chris Feistl & Dave Mitchell (former DEA agents)
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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From Backgrounds to Busts: A DEA Journey
This chapter explores the personal backgrounds and motivations that led the speakers into law enforcement and the DEA, recounting their transformative experiences in the late 1980s. Through vivid anecdotes, they highlight the vibrant drug trade of South Florida, the challenges of undercover operations, and the socioeconomic impacts of narcotics. The discussion also delves into the complexities of managing drug operations, from financial interactions with informants to high-stakes strategies in combating drug trafficking.
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