Roger Reaves: Smuggling Drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel | Lex Fridman Podcast #199

Summary

This transcript features an interview with Roger Reeves, a former drug transporter for the Medellín Cartel alongside figures like Pablo Escobar and Barry Seal. The conversation explores the complexities of discerning good from evil, particularly in the context of the long and costly war on drugs, suggesting that Reeve's personal disdain for violence and his wife's unwavering support offer a different perspective on his life. The takeaway highlights the massive financial and human cost of drug prohibition, proposing potential benefits from marijuana legalization.