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#199 – Roger Reaves: Smuggling Drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Unraveling the Drug Trade: Connections and Consequences

This chapter explores Barry Seale's extensive ties with the drug trade, touching on his relationships with the DEA, political figures, and the CIA. It discusses the Iran-Contra scandal's impact on the drug trade, revealing the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and governmental corruption through personal anecdotes. Additionally, the chapter highlights the stark contrast between reality and the portrayal of these events in popular media, specifically critiquing the film 'American Made.'

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