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All Episodes of America's War on Drugs

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All Episodes of America's War on Drugs

The origins of the drug war in the United States, which spans five decades, and its unexpected effects on American culture, institutions and politics.
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Season 1

  • Acid, Spies, & Secret Experiments
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    Acid, Spies, & Secret Experiments

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/18/2017

    The roots of America’s War on Drugs reveals secret assassination attempts, the CIA’s bizarre experiments with LSD and support of heroin traffickers, LSD parachuting from the sky, and how it led to a five decade war.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Cocaine, Cartels & Crack Downs
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    Cocaine, Cartels & Crack Downs

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/19/2017

    Cocaine lands in America from secret airports, lining the pockets of violent cartel bosses, and an infamous “black widow,” as the CIA’s shadow wars have unintended consequences. President Reagan cracks down as crack invades the USA.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Gangs, Prisons & Meth Queens
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    Gangs, Prisons & Meth Queens

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/20/2017

    American cities explode with drug violence as the Clinton administration ramps up prison sentences, and an unlikely meth queen rises, while a crime lord exacts revenge.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Heroin, Terrorists & Kings of Pain
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    Heroin, Terrorists & Kings of Pain

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/21/2017

    After 9/11, heroin kingpins and terrorists forge an alliance as Afghanistan becomes a narco-state. Meanwhile, El Chapo takes it on the lam and Big Pharma becomes the new big drug lord as Americans get addicted to prescription drugs.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown