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**The Connect- with Johnny Mitchell – Johnny Mitchell**

Former drug trafficker and standup comedian Johnny Mitchell takes you inside the world of drugs, crime, prison, and the politics of the War on Drugs.

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Blood Gang Member Exposes The HORRIFYING Conditions On Rikers Island | The Connect Feb 10, 2024

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Vidal Guzman was a troublemaker as a young kid in Harlem. His knack for stick-ups and robberies landed him in Rikers Island at the age of 16. When he went back at the age of 19 he was a member of the Bloods Gang. While he spent years in Rikers before serving his time in prison he was subject to inhumane conditions by not only the other inmates but by the faculty and the state of the facilities. Once he got out for good he became an organizer working to shut Rikers down for good. He’s here to tell us about his experience on the island and the SUCCESSFUL campaign he’s been a part of!

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00:00:00 - Surviving Rikers Island

00:07:34 - Criminal Upbringing and Family Influence

00:14:51 - Living in Washington Heights

00:22:40 - From the Hood Vikings to the Bloods

00:30:19 - The Beginning of Neighborhood Protection

00:37:56 - Growing Up in a Dangerous Neighborhood

00:45:39 - Introduction to Rikers Island

00:53:27 - The Rocking Spots and Gang Violence at Rikers Island

01:01:12 - Survival in the Violence of the Streets

01:09:25 - Surviving In Jail

01:16:46 - Facing Harassment and Trouble with the Law

01:24:30 - Life in the Hood and Joining the Bloods

01:32:11 - Bloods and Street Organization

01:40:12 - Discussing parole and probation violations

01:48:17 - The Phone Business in Prisons and its Dangers

01:56:00 - Violent Incidents on Rikers Island

02:04:06 - Life in Gangs and Solitary Confinement

02:12:08 - Losing Good Time and the Impact on Parole

02:19:56 - Violations and Dangers of Rikers Island

02:27:45 - Closing Rikers and the Impact

02:35:46 - Sponsorship Announcement

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Hitman For Bonnano Crime Family Exposes The Most Violent Mafia Crews In New York City | The Connect Feb 03, 2024

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Gene Borrello was part of the last generation of NYC’s wild wise guys. He joined the Bonnano Crime Family at a young age and quickly got close with the family’s boss. His reputation of violence and brutality made him a name that everyone in the city feared. After being indicted on RICO charges he eventually flipped on his former crime associates and entered witness protection. He’s here to tell us all about the final days of the mob as the world knew it!

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Scam Artist Behind The BIGGEST Cryptocurrency Fraud In History Reveals All | The Connect Jan 27, 2024

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Ray Trapani is one of the minds behind Centra Tech; a cryptocurrency company that defrauded HALF A BILLION DOLLARS from investors. He and two friends created the business selling the idea of a new tech that didn't actually exist yet. His story has trauma, wild parties, addiction, an imaginary CEO, faked deaths, Floyd Mayweather and so much more!

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Gambino Mafia Soldier Confesses To Life Of Crime, Relationship W Gotti, Becoming Government Witness Jan 20, 2024

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Anthony Ruggiano was quite literally BORN into the mafia. His father was Fat Andy Runggiano, one of the most notorious capos for the Gambino Crime Family. It didn’t take long for Anthony to follow his father’s footsteps and start earning for the mob. He came up with John Gotti and the two became close friends and associates. Living a life of extortion, burglary, murder, and drug addiction took its toll on Anthony landing him in and out of prison. Then one he was picked up by the FBI in a RICO indictment that eventually led to him becoming a federal witness, landed him in witness protection, and eventually turned his life around. Today, he is sober, legitimate, and coming to terms with the regrets and guilt of his prior life. He’s here to talk all about it!

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Rick Ross Reveals Secrets Of His Crack Empire, Being USED By The CIA, & Beating A LIFE Sentence Jan 13, 2024

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Freeway Ricky Ross has one of the most infamous drug dealer stories in the world. He is undoubtedly a part of American history and by far one of the most requested guests on The Connect. Rick joins the show to discuss his time as one of the lynchpins of the crack epidemic in the 1980s, his regrets and lessons learned, finding out he was a pawn in an illegal CIA operation and how he got out from under a life sentence in prison. He also discusses his new life after prison, how he’s helping others learn from his mistakes, and his new business ventures!

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A White Undercover Cop Explains Taking Down The MOST Dangerous Crip Set | The Connect Jan 06, 2024

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Tegan Broadwater joins the show to explain exactly how he, a touring musician, became a cop in Fort Worth, Texas and ended up going undercover and infiltrating one of the most notorious Crip gang sets in all of Texas. He gives details of how he climbed the ranks, was almost found several times, had close encounters with death, and eventually took the set down in a 51 man roundup.

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A Truck Driver Reveals How He Trafficked BILLIONS In Drugs Across North America | The Connect Dec 31, 2023

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Rich Laferrere was a simple dispatcher and driver for a transportation company in a small Connecticut town. Before too long he found himself putting those skills to use smuggling pot all across the eastern seaboard. This new found business eventually scaled to the point of having connects across the country and eventually landing him in the spot as the top logistics person in the US for the most notorious crime family in Canada. He was making millions, powerful and respected...until one day it all came crashing down and he was face to face with the federal government. Today he consults with the DEA and lives a prosperous life running his own business, a far cry from his days as a smuggling kingpin!

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Migrant Smuggler Reveals How Cartel Trafficking Works, WARNS Of Conditions At The Border Dec 23, 2023

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This week we bring you a completely exclusive interview with a migrant smuggler who has asked to remain anonymous. He spoke with us at the El Paso/Juarez border. He goes into detail about how he got involved in helping migrants cross the border, the organizations and cartels that run the operation, how and why migrants are coming over, as well as insight into the treatment of these on both sides of the border and the direction he believes this is all headed. It’s a one of a kind, fascinating conversation with a perspective you won’t get anywhere else!

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The Connect with Johnny Mitchell Trailer Dec 18, 2023

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A Professional Gambler Exposes Casinos For CHEATING & Reveals How He Beat The Vegas Odds Dec 16, 2023

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Mikki Mase went from being homeless and addicted to drugs to a sober life running several small businesses. Within a couple years he found himself making big money at the tables in Vegas and quickly became one of the cities’ most notorious high rollers. He joins the show to discuss how he discovered the casino industry cheats its customers, how he flipped the tables on the house, and the work he’s doing now to help people recover from gambling addictions!

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