In a gripping discussion, Stephen Gibbs, a seasoned Latin America correspondent, and Keiran Southern, the insightful West Coast correspondent, explore the fentanyl trade's dark journey from China to Mexico and into American streets. They reveal startling statistics about fentanyl's lethal grasp, claiming it now leads as the top cause of death for adults aged 18 to 49. The guests examine the political implications of this crisis, including President Trump's tariffs and the escalating corruption that hampers law enforcement efforts, all while shedding light on the devastating human cost of addiction.

Keiran Southern, West Coast Correspondent for The Times, joins to discuss the tragic death of Matthew Perry, spotlighting the dark realities of addiction in Hollywood. They dive into the grim legal actions against those involved in Perry's overdose, including a personal assistant and the so-called 'Ketamine Queen.' The conversation touches on the broader implications of substance abuse, the failures of the healthcare system, and the pervasive drug culture in the entertainment industry, reflecting on Perry's complicated legacy.