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I Was a Teenage Felon / S2 EP5
44:08
Shot Caller
At 19, Peter gets 12 years in prison, where he becomes a shot caller.
I Was a Teenage Felon / S2 EP2
44:08
Albuquerque’s Most Hated
Since age 11, if Adam wasn’t committing a crime, he was out looking for a fight.
DARK SIDE OF THE RING / S3 EP3
44:13
The Ultra-Violence of Nick Gage
Deathmatch wrestler Nick Gage endures prison and several personal tragedies.
Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia / S3 EP6
44:10
Ultra LSD
The chemistry and pharmacology of LSD is explored with legendary scientists.
Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia / S3 EP5
43:44
Bufotenine: In Search of Hataj
An exploration of an Argentinian Anadenanthera tradition.
Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia / S3 EP4
44:06
Synthetic Ibogaine — Natural Tramadol
Iboga and a mystery surrounding tramadol-addicted cattle are explored.
Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia / S3 EP3
44:15
Xenon: the Perfect Anesthetic?
Hamilton dabbles in Xenon gas, and has a gassy good time.
Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia / S3 EP2
43:43
A Positive Methamphetamine Story
Hamilton visits meth labs, revealing the death and life of this American folk art.
Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia / S3 EP1
44:06
Synthetic Toad Venom Machine
Hamilton synthesizes 5-MeO-DMT, and traces the origin of toad venom smoking.
HOW TO ROB A BANK / S1 EP4
44:38
Math Bandit
Teacher Mark Gurniak turns to bank robbery to fuel his gambling addiction.
Seat at the Table with Anand Giridharadas / Extra Scene
18:23
Texas Representative Will Hurd (Extended Interview)
Texas Representative Will Hurd and Anand Giridharadas debate truth, Trump, and Big Government.
Seat at the Table with Anand Giridharadas / Extra Scene
13:10
Sugar Ray Leonard (Extended Interview)
Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard opens up to Anand Giridharadas about his sobriety and how Zoom AA meetings are helping him get through the coronavirus pandemic.
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