Episode
Borderlands | 3. Just Say No
37:11
Published: Tue Sep 14 2021
Description
Beloved local sheriff Rick Thompson takes on a starring role as an anti-narcotics crusader in the Reagan Administration's War on Drugs. 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
Chapters
Martha Stafford reminisces about her childhood in Marfa, Texas during the 1950s and early 1960s, describing the small-town life filled with neat lawns, white picket fences, and residents who drove around town.
00:00 - 01:45 (01:45)
Summary
Martha Stafford reminisces about her childhood in Marfa, Texas during the 1950s and early 1960s, describing the small-town life filled with neat lawns, white picket fences, and residents who drove around town. She remembers the mom and pop stores, soda fountains, and big cars that lined the bustling main street.
EpisodeBorderlands | 3. Just Say No
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
A nostalgic look at a small town and its courthouse, once seen as a symbol of justice and morality, and its proximity to the home of the speaker's friend.
01:45 - 06:33 (04:47)
Summary
A nostalgic look at a small town and its courthouse, once seen as a symbol of justice and morality, and its proximity to the home of the speaker's friend.
EpisodeBorderlands | 3. Just Say No
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Martha describes meeting with the sheriff who was a big, handsome Texan man with a good old boy personality and a strong interest in hearing what she had to say.
06:33 - 16:45 (10:12)
Summary
Martha describes meeting with the sheriff who was a big, handsome Texan man with a good old boy personality and a strong interest in hearing what she had to say.
EpisodeBorderlands | 3. Just Say No
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Host Dan Rather discusses the societal perception of crack and powder cocaine in America during the 1980s, and how it was largely influenced by racial biases.
16:45 - 19:44 (02:59)
Summary
Host Dan Rather discusses the societal perception of crack and powder cocaine in America during the 1980s, and how it was largely influenced by racial biases.
EpisodeBorderlands | 3. Just Say No
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The war on drugs brought in lots of money for law enforcement agencies like the DEA and U.S. Customs, with the mission being to stop drugs from coming through and arrest the bad guys.
19:44 - 29:05 (09:20)
Summary
The war on drugs brought in lots of money for law enforcement agencies like the DEA and U.S. Customs, with the mission being to stop drugs from coming through and arrest the bad guys. However, some began to question whether their goal was to actually stop drugs or to just keep the money flowing in through arrests and seizures.
EpisodeBorderlands | 3. Just Say No
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The existence of marijuana in a small town is known by many, including school teachers and law enforcement officials.
29:05 - 33:19 (04:13)
Summary
The existence of marijuana in a small town is known by many, including school teachers and law enforcement officials. Despite this, some individuals continue to possess and distribute marijuana.