The Cartel That Created a Country | Patrick Winn

Patrick Winn, award-winning American journalist who covers crime and illicit economies in Southeast Asia, sits down at CAMP to reveal the darkest secrets of the Wa Cartel. Patrick takes us deep into the mysterious Wa State, an unrecognised "country inside a country", to expose its origins, how it became a global drug hub, and the shadowy involvement of the CIA and DEA...WELCOME TO CAMP! 🏕️Shoutout to our sponsor: Mars Men, Morgan&Morgan and BlueChewFor a limited time, our listeners get 60% off FOR LIFE AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men when you use code 'CAMP' at https://mengotomars.com👕🧢 Use CHRISTMASCAMP at checkout for 17% off when you shop at https://camp-rd.com/collections/christmas🎟️ 🎫 Comedy Tour Tickets Here: https://markgagnonlive.com🎩👽 Daily Dose Of History Here: https://www.dailytodayinhistory.comTimestamps:0:00 County Inside a Country4:02 Who Are The Wa Cartel7:54 Controversial Creation of Myanmar11:18 The Wa People15:54 The Growth of Drug Trade20:37 CIA’s Wa State Involvement32:25 Drugs Distributed to U.S. Troops In Vietnam45:00 Leader of Wa State53:41 Origin of Wa Cartel59:39 Wa Country Today1:03:30 How Wa Became Official1:06:05 Religion of Wa State1:09:00 DEA Asset Inside Wa State1:15:04 Wa State Drugs Reach The U.S.1:22:24 CIA Setup Drug Lord1:31:05 The Shift to a New Drug1:41:05 Chief & Leader of Wa State1:53:43 China’s Support For Wa State2:03:51 Sneaking Into Wa State2:08:08 Superstar’s Death + Wa State Today2:13:18 The Future of Wa State2:21:08 How Wa State Avoids Addiction2:23:23 Check Out Narcotopia#podcast #foryou #history #mystery #crime #knowledge #horror #china