Harry Sommers – Drug Trafficking in Atlanta
David chats with Harry Sommers, the DEA Special Agent in Charge of the Atlanta Field Division about the business of drug trafficking in the Atlanta area. While still a big problem in the area, Sommers notes that recent raids and sting operations have led to the arrest and conviction of hundreds of members of Mexican drug cartels doing business in Atlanta.
Original Air Date: 10-31-2012
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Earlier this month, after more than 50 years of denial, Emory University formally apologized for years of anti-Semitism at its dental school, when dozens of Jewish students were flunked out or forced to repeat courses, leaving many feeling inadequate and ashamed for decades despite successful careers. This apology came due to the work of Perry Brickman, a former Emory University student, who compiled hours of video featuring interviews with former students who suffered the same fate. Brickman joins David to tell his personal story of discrimination and why he decided to speak up so many years later.
David chats with Duncan Gardham, the Security Correspondent for the Telegraph UK, about the case of Abu Hamza. After 8 years of appeals, Hamza was extradited to the United States on October 5th and faces charges ranging from aiding a kidnapping in Yemen to planning to open a training camp for militants in Oregon.
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Carissa Phelps to chat about her incredible life story as written in her book Runaway Girl. After leaving a turbulent and abusive home life at age 12, Phelps found herself forced into prostitution on the streets of Southern California. After years of living a life consisting of drug use, sexual abuse, and prostitution, Phelps escaped. Carissa now holds degrees from UCLA in law and business and works with at-risk youth.