Episode
Borderlands | 1. A Wild Place
46:54
Published: Tue Sep 07 2021
Description
It's the 1970s in Far West Texas, and local bad boy Robert Chambers has always found his way to trouble—women, drugs, rock stars, mountain lions. And when cocaine starts flowing across the Mexican border like never before, Robert dives in headfirst. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Witnessed, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Witnessed show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Summary
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EpisodeBorderlands | 1. A Wild Place
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EpisodeBorderlands | 1. A Wild Place
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Summary
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EpisodeBorderlands | 1. A Wild Place
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The Mexican drug cartels increased their power in the 1980s by smuggling cocaine through Mexico, with the help of Mexican drug organizations.
13:18 - 18:40 (05:21)
Summary
The Mexican drug cartels increased their power in the 1980s by smuggling cocaine through Mexico, with the help of Mexican drug organizations. The DEA started focusing on Caribbean routes used by Colombian cartels in the late 70s and early 80s, which led to a shift in smuggling operations.
EpisodeBorderlands | 1. A Wild Place
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The speaker shares a story about how her ex-boyfriend played "Your Cheatin' Heart" for her and how it reminds her of her wild childhood on a ranch, where the wild animals weren't actually wild.
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Summary
The speaker shares a story about how her ex-boyfriend played "Your Cheatin' Heart" for her and how it reminds her of her wild childhood on a ranch, where the wild animals weren't actually wild.
EpisodeBorderlands | 1. A Wild Place
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Two friends reminisce about their carefree days spent fishing on the river and hanging out in a big open room, but one of them reflects on how those memories have been tainted by the more violent reality of the 80s.
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Summary
Two friends reminisce about their carefree days spent fishing on the river and hanging out in a big open room, but one of them reflects on how those memories have been tainted by the more violent reality of the 80s.
EpisodeBorderlands | 1. A Wild Place
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A journalist recounts his experience coming face to face with a drug lord on the border of Mexico, where he oversees his own personal property.
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Summary
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EpisodeBorderlands | 1. A Wild Place
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The credits for the Borderlands podcast, including the reporting and hosting by Rob D'Amico, supervising producer Eric Benson, and executive producer David Waters.
42:18 - 43:46 (01:27)
Summary
The credits for the Borderlands podcast, including the reporting and hosting by Rob D'Amico, supervising producer Eric Benson, and executive producer David Waters.