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Criminal

Los Hipopótamos

Jul 19, 2024
48:21
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Jorge Caraballo discusses Pablo Escobar smuggling hippos into Colombia in the 1980s, leading to a hippo population boom. The podcast covers Escobar's criminal empire, life amidst drug violence in Colombia, and the challenges of sterilizing hippos in the region.
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  • Inez Bordeaux's activism stemmed from her personal experience in the criminal legal system, leading to the successful closure of St. Louis' Workhouse detention center.
  • Dr. Gina Paolo-Serna highlighted the challenges of managing aggressive hippos, showcasing the risks and difficulties in sterilizing and controlling these animals.

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Inez Bordeaux's Activism Against The Workhouse

Inez Bordeaux, a self-described hell-raiser, turned activist after being trapped in the criminal legal system due to unaffordable bail. She endured poor living conditions in St. Louis' Workhouse, a pre-trial detention center. Witnessing the struggles of herself and other detainees radicalized Bordeaux, sparking a successful campaign to shut down the facility.

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