EPISODE · Feb 10, 2015 · 53 MIN
The Ripple Effect Podcast # 64 (Freeway Rick Ross)
from The Ripple Effect Podcast · host Ricky Varandas
Episode 64 with Rick Ross, an American author & former drug kingpin, best known for the drug empire he established in Los Angeles, California, in the 1980's. We share his story that has lead him to a life of rebuilding the community in which he once helped destroy. We also talk about his story's links to CIA drug trafficking, Iran-Contras, Gary Webb who wrote 'Dark Alliance' & recent film 'Kill The Messenger' was about, Nicaragua, how the rapper 'Rick Ross' stole his name & persona and much more.
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Episode 64 with Rick Ross, an American author & former drug kingpin, best known for the drug empire he established in Los Angeles, California, in the 1980's. We share his story that has lead him to a life of rebuilding the community in which he once helped destroy. We also talk about his story's links to CIA drug trafficking, Iran-Contras, Gary Webb who wrote 'Dark Alliance' & recent film 'Kill The Messenger' was about, Nicaragua, how the rapper 'Rick Ross' stole his name & persona and much more.
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