4 chapters across the catalog
The shift from Afghan heroin to Mexican fentanyl is discussed as a matter of logistics and troop movements. The hosts reference the film "American Gangster" to illustrate historical drug smuggling by the military. They argue that the "Supreme" entities control the precursors and pathways for these drugs, which are then used to destabilize specific communities.
The discussion explores the rise of "Super Meth" being produced in industrial labs in Mexico, which is described as being of pharmaceutical grade and highly addictive. Author Sam Quinones explains how the drug's purity creates a powerful "dopamine hit" that is often fused with sexual experiences in certain subcultures. The segment also draws a connection between the prevalence of Adderall in colleges and the eventual transition to more potent stimulants.
Mo highlights the confirmation of Vanita Gupta as Associate Attorney General, noting her family's ties to Aventor, a company that manufactures acetic anhydride. This chemical is a key ingredient in converting poppies into heroin. Mo points out that 92% of Mexican heroin uses this chemical, and Gupta owns millions in company stock, creating a massive conflict of interest given her role in drug enforcement.
A New York Times report and an MTV clip explore the internal complexities of Latino and Hispanic identities, which encompass African, Indigenous, and European heritage. The discussion addresses colorism within Latin American countries, noting that light-skinned Latinos may benefit from white privilege or "pass" as white in the U.S. context. It also mentions Mexico's historical failure to recognize its Afro-Mexican population in national censuses until 2015.
