143: Part 1: Mike Chavarria - "Border rat," undercover agent, and working overseas

Game of Crimes

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🗓️ 6 May 2024

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Murph interviews retired DEA Special Agent Mike Chavarria. They discuss Mike's background, his career in law enforcement, and his experiences in the field working as a “border rat,” along with his overseas experiences in Mexico, Bolivia, and Costa Rica. They also touch on topics such as martial arts, the challenges of being a federal agent, and the importance of mental health in law enforcement. And they discuss corruption in Mexico and their experiences with 'mordida' or bribery.

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