16. The State, Drug Markets, & Violence with Angelica Duran-Martinez

This week, I speak to Professor Angelica Duran-Martinez, who teaches Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. We explore a few of the ideas and case studies in her book, The Politics of Drug Violence. The book explores the interaction of political structures, security structures, and drug markets and what the results on violence are, specifically in terms of the visibility and frequency of violence. 

 

More on Angelica - https://faculty.uml.edu/Angelica_DuranMartinez/CV.html

Link to her book - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37485693-the-politics-of-drug-violence

 

Also, please expect some delays with the subsequent episodes. Still not feeling my best but hoping to get at least one more interview out this month. Be well!