All-new episode of ‘Conspiracies & Coverups’ tackles the War on Drugs
The latest episode of 'Conspiracies & Coverups' focuses on the US's War on Drugs, exploring its history and effectiveness. Host Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA officer, will engage with experts to analyze the drug war's impact from the Cold War to the current opioid crisis. The episode airs on May 20 at 10 pm ET/PT on the Discovery Channel.
- ▪Andrew Bustamante investigates the history and efficacy of the US's War on Drugs.
- ▪The episode features expert interviews and historical analysis to trace the drug war's evolution.
- ▪It will premiere on May 20 at 10 pm ET/PT on the Discovery Channel.
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US News All-new episode of ‘Conspiracies & Coverups’ tackles the War on Drugs By Chris Nesi Published May 20, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google On Wednesday’s “Conspiracies & Coverups,” host and former CIA covert intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante investigates the history and efficacy of the US’s War on Drugs, which has been waged around the world for decades with no end in sight. Bustamante and a roster of experts will examine the inner workings of the massive multi-decade effort, tracing connections between cartels, covert operations and US intelligence.
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