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0:08
Fentanyl and Narco Culture
1:05
Killing of U.S. Consulate Employees and DEA Involvement
1:36
Investigative Journalist's Experience with Cartels (continued)
3:35
Interview with Investigative Journalist Luis Chaparro
5:18
Growing up near the US-Mexico border and exposure to cartels
6:28
Influence of father's reading habits on interest in investigative journalism
7:34
Early experiences with writing and desire to learn more about journalism
8:09
Getting a job at a local newspaper and learning the ropes
9:13
Deciding on Front Page Article and Initial Job Experience
9:46
Moving to U.S. Newsroom and Early Investigations
10:17
First Investigation and Writing About Cartel Recruitment
11:23
Writing About Corruption and Making Mistakes
12:31
Initial Traffic Stop and Misunderstanding
13:34
Confrontation with Armed Police
14:40
Attempted Abduction and Escape
15:46
Initial Confrontation and Request for Favor
16:16
Proposal to Bring Money and Negotiate
17:20
Walking to ATM and Feeling Trapped
19:08
Ringing the Radio and Initial Conversation
19:41
Request for Protection and Filing a Complaint
20:17
Surprise and Stopped Communication
20:48
Reflection on the Incident and Decision to be More Careful
21:18
Description of Ciudad Juarez's Violent Period and Coverage
22:26
Protection of Business Owners and Politicians
23:02
Kidnapping Experience and Family's Reaction
24:04
Return to El Paso and Journalistic Pursuits
25:10
Investigative Journalism and Embedded Reporting
26:12
Initial Observations and Questions
27:17
Challenges in Investigating Cartel-Related Crimes
28:19
Extortion and Violence Involving the Cartel
29:30
Surveillance and Recording of Cartel Activities
30:03
Description of Cartel-Related Murders and Tactics
31:14
Comparison of Regular Crime to Cartel-Related Violence
32:22
Discussion of Street-Level Drug Sales and Murders in Juarez
32:55
Investigative Journalism and Developing Sources
34:02
Childhood Friendship and Warning about the Future
34:34
Parting Ways but Maintaining Relationships
35:10
Making Jokes and Reporting in the Party Scene
35:44
Why He's Involved with Certain People
36:15
Party Life and Trust Issues
37:48
Challenges of Accessing Mexican Criminal Organizations
38:19
Building Trust with Cartels as a Journalist
38:54
Maintaining Transparency and Confidentiality with Sources
40:01
Motivations of Cartels to Share Information with Journalists
41:06
Cartels' Public Image and Flexing
41:37
Access to Information and Trust with Sources
42:12
Pushing for Information and Building Relationships
42:43
Payment for Access and Transparency
43:17
Immersing in Narco Culture to Gain Trust
44:23
Safety Protocols and Personal Life
48:50
Security Ring Breach Details
49:25
Conversational Tension and Gun Ownership
49:57
Break and Arms Trafficking Introduction
52:10
Gun Rentals in Mexico
52:42
Warehouse Gun Selection
53:17
Description of Gun Rentals and Cartel Operations
54:27
Counterfeit Goods and Illegal Activities in Juarez
54:57
Description of a Warehouse with Guns for Rent
56:05
Hitmen and Cartel Operations in Mexico
57:12
Introduction to Santa Muerte and Jesus Malverde Worship in Juarez
58:47
Observations of Santa Muerte Churches and Rituals
1:00:00
Artist's Work and Personal Connection to Jesus Malverde
1:01:12
Meeting with Arms Traffickers in Sinaloa and Mexicali
1:01:43
Explaining Arms Trafficking Despite Gun Control in Mexico
1:02:52
Showing Heavy Weaponry and Visiting a House with Illegal Arms
1:03:31
How Guns are Trafficked from the US to Mexico
1:04:07
Workshops for Reassembling Disassembled Guns in Mexico
1:05:16
Heavy Weaponry and Dispersal
1:05:49
Gun Trade and Corruption
1:06:24
Mexican Gun Culture and Debate
1:07:30
Personal Stance on Gun Ownership
1:08:07
Fear of Violence and Protection
1:09:13
Concerns about Wife's Reaction and Cell Phone Protection
1:09:43
Hiding Messages and Pictures from Wife
1:10:18
Fear of Repercussions for Sources and Self
1:11:26
Dealing with Arms Deals and Cartels
1:13:04
Snake and Gun Deals Analogy
1:13:35
Gun Acquisition and Commission Structure
1:14:08
Chain of Money Making in Gun Deals
1:14:40
Responsibility and Money Flow in Gun Deals
1:15:12
One-off Gun Deals and Thousands of People Making Money
1:15:46
Traveling to the US for Gun Shows and Easy Return to Mexico
1:16:20
Corruption in Mexican Customs and Securing the Border
1:16:55
Corrupt Government and Military in Mexico
1:17:25
Open Borders and Corruption
1:18:01
Corruption in Mexico's System
1:18:35
Sinaloa Cartel and DEA Deals
1:19:06
El Vicentillo's Deal with the DEA
1:20:51
Snitching and Deals with the US Government
1:21:24
Jalisco Cartel's Deal with the US Government
1:22:34
Armed Forces and Weapons Trade
1:23:08
US Government's Green Card Policy for Cartel Members
1:24:18
Personal Experience with Court Cases and Deals
1:24:52
Government Policies and Green Cards
1:25:57
Informants and Asset Protection
1:27:01
Snitching on El Chapo's Right-Hand Man
1:27:34
Protection and New Identity for the Doctor
1:28:11
Informant's Plea for Help and Desperation
1:28:47
El Chapo's Arrest and Informant's Fear
1:29:20
Informant's Concerns about Operation and Safety
1:36:10
Initial Plans and Hotel Stay in Kulekhan
1:36:46
Meeting with Local Guides and Travel to Outskirts of Kulekhan
1:37:21
Discussion about Safety Protocols and Dress Code
1:38:55
Arrival at the Lab Setup Location and Meeting with Other Individuals
1:39:59
Introduction to Fentanyl Cooking and Masks
1:40:35
Teaching Fentanyl Cooking to Organization Members
1:41:10
Fentanyl Precursors and Handling
1:41:44
Fentanyl Addiction and Pandemic in the US
1:42:19
Moving from Heroin to Fentanyl and Other Drugs
1:42:51
Feedback System for Drug Making and Distribution
1:44:00
Fentanyl Use in Heroin and Media Feedback
1:45:08
Cooking Fentanyl and User Preferences
1:46:20
Environmental Impact of Fentanyl Use
1:47:57
Government Intervention and Emergency Measures
1:48:29
Cooking and Harvesting Marijuana
1:49:00
Business Dealings and Fentanyl Transport
1:49:32
Delivery and Cartel Ties
1:51:54
Chinese Cooks in Mexico, Organized Crime, and Fentanyl Trafficking
1:52:25
Fake Mexican IDs and Smuggling Chinese Cooks into Mexico
1:52:56
Setting Up a Kitchen in Kuliakan for Fentanyl Production
1:53:33
Fentanyl Production and Cooking Operations in Kuliakan
1:54:05
Cook's Story about Fentanyl Production and Death of Other Cooks
1:54:40
Coke Use to Balance Fentanyl Effects and Death of Cooks
1:55:43
Fentanyl's Effects and Hydration
1:56:16
Drug Lacing and Fentanyl Use
1:56:49
Heroin and Methamphetamine Trafficking
1:57:20
Stash House Operations and Drug Packaging
1:57:55
Interview with a Stash House Operator
1:58:59
Laundering and Delivery of Stolen Goods
1:59:31
Woman's Story and Motivation for Crossing the Border
2:00:08
Secondary Inspection and Customs Check
2:01:10
Fear and Uncertainty of Being Caught
2:01:46
Filming at the Fentanyl Lab and Potential Consequences
2:03:24
Unusual Border Crossing Incident
2:04:31
Short Documentary on Mexican Cartels and US Citizens
2:05:06
Investigation into Lab Operations in Mexico City
2:05:37
Finding People with Small Wheat Cigarettes
2:06:28
Interview Wrap-up and Documentary Links
2:08:13
Working on Short Documentaries for Vice
2:08:44
Most Proud of Current Project on Indigenous Issue
2:09:17
Discussing Indigenous People and Drug Trafficking
2:10:29
Sharing Social Media Handles and Work
2:11:34
Future Collaboration and Appreciation for the Show
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