223: Part 2: Dutch McAlpin – Inside the Cartels – Undercover survival
Murph continues with undercover expert Dutch McAlpin to pull back the curtain on one of the most dangerous jobs in law enforcement—going undercover inside violent criminal networks. Dutch shares raw, unfiltered stories from high-risk operations, including tense encounters with cartels, organized crime groups, and traffickers who wouldn’t hesitate to kill an undercover agent caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Steve and Dutch dive deep into the mindset and adaptability required to survive undercover work, emphasizing why integrity is the foundation of public trust and why every operation—big or small—carries massive stakes. They discuss the personal costs of a law-enforcement life, the strain on families, and the quiet battles that don’t make headlines.
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223: Part 1: Dutch McAlpin – Small town crime chaos – Big time lessons
Murph sits down with Dutch McAlpin, a seasoned law enforcement officer with more than 20 years of boots-on-the-ground experience. Dutch takes us deep inside the world of small-town crime, narcotics investigations, corrections work, and real-life policing, sharing stories that are equal parts humorous, intense, and deeply human.
From his humble beginnings in a small Iowa community to becoming a respected figure in patrol and narcotics enforcement, Dutch reveals the grit, danger, and emotional toll of police work—along with the camaraderie and purpose that keep heroes like him going. He explains how networking, community relationships, and trust can make or break an investigation, and why every cop—big city or small town—faces moments that test their courage, judgment, and resilience.
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222: Part 2: Katarina Szulc – Follow the money – How cartels stay rich 💰
In this explosive episode, Murph continues his discussion with investigative journalist Katarina Szulc to uncover one of the most powerful tools in the fight against organized crime — following the money.
Katarina dives deep into how targeting financial pipelines has become a crucial strategy in dismantling the power of violent cartels, focusing on CJNG’s operations within the United States. She reveals how money laundering, shell companies, and cross-border financial networks allow criminal organizations to grow stronger, and why cutting off those resources is often more effective than arresting foot soldiers.
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222: Part 1: Katarina Szulc – Inside Mexico's criminal underworld with a freelance journalist 🔥
In this gripping episode, Murph sits down with freelance journalist Katarina Szulc, whose fearless reporting has taken her deep into the heart of Mexico’s criminal underworld. From exposing organized crime to uncovering the harrowing realities of human trafficking, Katarina’s work shines a light on some of the darkest corners of our world.
She shares how her passion for storytelling began, the dangers of reporting in hostile environments, and the emotional toll of documenting crimes that few dare to confront. Katarina opens up about the power of integrity in journalism, the moral conflicts of covering corruption, and the courage it takes to stay true to the truth—no matter the cost.
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221: Part 2: Randy Wagner – An inside look at the global drug war 🔥
Murph continues talking with Randy Wagner about building trust with local law enforcement partners to leading complex investigations overseas. Randy’s stories reveal the grit, intelligence, and courage behind the badge. His time in Turkey offers a rare look at how cultural immersion and international cooperation drive successful operations — and how accountability within law enforcement keeps integrity strong.
The conversation also explores the shocking shift in Afghanistan’s drug trade, where poppy fields are being replaced by meth labs. Randy exposes the motivations, misconceptions, and global ripple effects of this transformation — a chilling reminder of how fast organized crime adapts.
Host Steve "Murph" Murphy (retired DEA Agent, featured in NARCOS on Netflix) takes you inside the most intense and fascinating true crime stories in the world. Real life tales from the most notorious cases everyone knows and some you've probably never heard of (until now) from those who broke the law and those who were sworn to enforce it. Murph asks the questions and gets into the true stories from the real life players in the biggest, baddest, most dangerous game of all -- the Game of Crimes.
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