DEA special agent Ray Donovan pulls back the curtain of the historic operation to apprehend El Chapo in an episode that also delves into the worst overdose crisis in U.S. history. Ray offers a master class on the main culprit: opioids, particularly fentanyl. The public remains relatively unaware that the deadliest opioid is being mixed in a host of recreational drugs. And Ray provides insight into the death of music icon Prince from a fake Vicodin pill that contained fentanyl. Other highlights include: Ray explaining how he obtained El Chapo’s jail t-shirt as a memento; how the Sinaloa cartel proactively tried to resolve the issue of its fentanyl killings its customers; the trends in drug trafficking involving methamphetamine and cocaine; the revelation that marijuana legalization hasn’t reduced America’s demand for Mexico’s supply; and the main reason that cartel boss, El Mayo, has avoided the fate of his notorious partner. Two of El Chapo’s older sons have obtained much of his power, Ray says, but the Jalisco New Generation cartel threatens the organization’s dominance. Ray reveals that El Chapo’s 2015 meeting with actors Sean Penn and Kate Del Castillo delayed a planned raid. And Ray responds to questions on the stunning testimony that mentioned El Chapo’s DEA connections. The episode revisits the killing of DEA agent Enrique Camarena, allegedly orchestrated by Rafael Caro-Quintero — “public enemy # 1 for us.” On a light note, Ray’s favorite comedian for years was Eddie Murphy, though he is now into David Chappelle. For more visit, nunyodemasio.com/podcast

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The Real RAY DONOVAN on Drugs After El Chapo, the Opioid Crisis, Prince’s Death (and much more)

Insight into the man behind the NBA Commissioner Emeritus in this debut episode, which offers several highlights: David recalls defeating Donald Trump in a tennis match; deconstructs Hillary Clinton’s marketing shortcomings; explains a "revolutionary" technology for basketball that he and Magic Johnson have invested millions in; expounds on his prediction of several NBA teams being based in Europe; offers free advice to ESPN and the NFL about their recent issues; recalls Nelson Mandela's secret visit to his hotel room in South Africa; names Senator Mitch McConnell the public figure he dislikes the most; deems Bryant Gumbel "an idiot" for once calling him a "modern plantation overseer;” concedes that Seattle "deserves" an NBA team; sings a Frank Sinatra tune before revealing his biggest regret in life; takes us behind the scenes of the blockbuster trade he overruled, preventing Chris Paul from joining Kobe Bryant's Lakers; explains why Jon Stewart is his favorite comedian; and declares that Trump's "agenda is an indecent and un-American agenda” while agreeing with Adam Silver's stance that the NBA championship members who object to the president should still attend the traditional White House visit. For more visit, nunyodemasio.com/podcast

DAVID STERN Talks Mortality, Legacy, Kobe's Lakers, NBA's Future in Europe -- and Sings Sinatra

Important news and autobiographical conversations with notable guests, who end up revealing their favorite comedian. Nunyo Demasio -- an award-winning journalist and bestselling author — engages his guests about their careers, topical subjects and much more. One staple of the show is that each guest grades a joke by the host, and perhaps offers one. For more, visit us at Facebook or nunyodemasio.com/podcast

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