Podcast Episodes

How U.S. Bank Policy, A.I., and Canada’s Emerging Role Are Fueling the Cartel Economy (Steven Dudley Returns)

Season 2 Episode 15

On today’s episode, Vince welcomes back Steven Dudley, co-founder of Insight Crime and one of the leading voices on Latin American organized crime. They unpack the arrest of a top Sinaloa Cartel lead…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Mexico Rejects U.S. Help and Cartels Exploit Canada’s Weakness (Katarina Szulc returns)

On today’s episode, Vince welcomes back investigative journalist Katarina Szulc for a conversation on the evolving dynamics of U.S.-Mexico relations and cartel activity across North America.

They di…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

America’s Blindspots? Are Tariffs Fueling Organized Crime and What Did We Miss About Tren de Aragua?

On today's episode, Vince welcomes back crime analyst and journalist Chris Dalby to examine how economic policies like tariffs can unintentionally empower cartels.

They unpack the evolving tactics o…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Project Thor: It Was Working Against Cartels—So the Government Shut It Down (Pete Forcelli Returns)

Season 2 Episode 12

On today's episode, Vince welcomes back former ATF Deputy Assistant Director and Operation Fast and Furious whistleblower, Pete Forcelli, to discuss Project Thor.

Project Thor was a multi-agency in…

Published on 5 months ago

Kentucky's MASSIVE CJNG Money Laundering Operation? Did a Cattle Farm Help Launder Cartel Billions?

Season 2 Episode 11

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In this episode of Borderland: NARCOSIS, Vince sits down with Jon Griggs to discuss an ongoing federal investigation into a cattle farm Ponzi s…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

How Chinese Organized Crime is Shaping America's Black Markets (Ray Donovan Returns)

On today’s episode, Vince welcomes back Ray Donovan, former DEA Chief of Operations with more than 26 years of experience targeting global criminal organizations. Together, they unpack what the FTO (…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Delta Force Veteran Breaks Down What It Means to Fight Cartels as Terrorists (with Brent Tucker)

Season 2 Episode 9

On today’s episode, Vince sits down with Brent Tucker, a former Green Beret and Delta Force operator with over 20 years of experience in U.S. Special Operations.

They discuss what a U.S. military resp…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

CIA Whistleblower Exposes the Agency’s Role in the Drug Trade (with John Kiriakou)

On today's episode, Vince sits down with John Kiriakou, a former CIA officer and whistleblower, to uncover the shocking truths behind the U.S. government's involvement in the war on drugs. Kiriakou, …

Published on 6 months ago

Vanished by Cartels – The Extermination Camps and Collectives Fighting for Justice (with Ceci Flores and Adriana Jones)

Season 2 Episode 6

Disclaimer: In this episode, our guest Ceci speaks only Spanish. To ensure her story reaches a wider audience, Adriana Jones provides real-time translation. While we have made every effort to maintai…

Published on 6 months ago

Jay Flores Returns: Setting the Record Straight on Cartels and Their Operations

Season 2 Episode 5

In this episode, Jay Flores returns to set the record straight on drug cartels and trafficking. As former drug trafficker with firsthand experience in the world of organized crime, Jay discusses the …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago