

A Democrat Congressman on China, Cartels, and Kamala | Rep. Jake Auchincloss
Aug 30, 2024
Congressman Jake Auchincloss, a former Marine Corps officer and member of key congressional committees, dives deep into the alarming partnership between drug cartels and China fueling the fentanyl crisis. They explore challenges in U.S.-Mexico cooperation to dismantle these cartels. Topics range from the impact of illicit fentanyl on communities to the complexities of gun and drug trafficking. Auchincloss also engages in a lively debate about the political implications of Kamala Harris and how vice presidential picks influence voter perceptions.
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Intro
00:00 • 1min
Confronting the Opioid Epidemic
01:27 • 7min
Tackling Cartel Violence in Northern Mexico
08:02 • 5min
Cross-Border Crisis: Guns and Drugs
13:12 • 6min
Addressing Fentanyl Trafficking and Political Speculations
19:10 • 2min
Election Dynamics and Voter Perception
20:42 • 5min