How bad is the drug problem in the US and what's Trump's strategy? episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 25, 2025 · 24 MIN

How bad is the drug problem in the US and what's Trump's strategy?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

US strikes near Venezuela - which President Donald Trump says are targeting drugs gangs. That's disputed, but the major military mobilisation has brought the issue of narcotics centre stage. How bad is the problem in the US - and what's Trump's strategy?  In this episode:  Sanho Tree - Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies and Director of the Drug Policy Project. Carrie Sheffield - Senior Policy Analyst at the Independent Women's Forum.  Ernesto Castaneda - Director of the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies at American University. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

NOW PLAYING

How bad is the drug problem in the US and what's Trump's strategy?

0:00 24:19

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Inside Story Podcast?

This episode is 24 minutes long.

When was this The Inside Story Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on October 25, 2025.

What is this episode about?

US strikes near Venezuela - which President Donald Trump says are targeting drugs gangs. That's disputed, but the major military mobilisation has brought the issue of narcotics centre stage. How bad is the problem in the US - and what's Trump's...

Can I download this The Inside Story Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!