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    How to Run a Drug Cartel

    In April, the United Nations will host a special assembly on what’s called the worldwide War on Drugs. The so-called War on Drugs is a vastly expensive failure, but good money is still being thrown after bad.

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 25, 2016 • 9m Listen

    In April, the United Nations will host a special assembly on what’s called the worldwide War on Drugs. The so-called War on Drugs is a vastly expensive failure, but good money is still being thrown after bad. But, rather than continuing to fight a losing battle, Tom Wainwright says it’s time for a change of thinking — treating drug cartels like the international businesses they really are. He’s author of Narconomics: How to Run a Drug Cartel.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      KCRW

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Tom Wainwright

      The Economist

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    3 of 3
    Tropical Diseases, Global Crisis
    1. 1:51Governor Sandoval, a SCOTUS Political Pawn?
    2. 8:50Zika and the Politics of Public Health
    3. 43:27How to Run a Drug CartelYou’re reading this
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