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Chicano Squad

Chicano Squad

Vox Media Podcast Network

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Forty years ago, Houston's Latino community was plagued by discrimination, police violence and a growing number of unsolved murders. With tensions between police and the community at their peak, five young officers were placed in an audacious experiment: A new all-Latino homicide squad, with little training and few resources, assigned to solve the city’s most vicious crimes. Chicano Squad tells the true story of these men, their divided loyalties, and a city on the brink.Hosted by Cristela Alonzo. Produced by Frequency Machine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Chicano Squad - Officer Down

Officer Down

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02/09/21 • 49 min

Officer Jaime Escalante’s tenacious investigative style and work with confidential informants has earned him the fear and respect of the Colombian cartels. But when a police officer is murdered, finding the killers will mean more than just going up against drug dealers – he’ll have to stand up to other police officers, too.

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Chicano Squad - Cocaine Kings

Cocaine Kings

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02/02/21 • 49 min

Just when the Squad has begun to make real headway against the murders plaguing Houston’s Latino neighborhoods, a new, more sinister threat emerges. The Cartels have arrived in Houston - and they’re leaving a trail of bodies in their wake.

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Chicano Squad - The Sting - The Fall of Bobby Gatewood Part 2
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03/02/21 • 53 min

Bobby Gatewood used to be one of the Chicano Squad’s stars, until temptations led him to make bad choices that got him suspended indefinitely. Benched and in financial free fall, how far will Bobby go to try and change his fortune?

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Chicano Squad - Up Against the Mob: The Cooperator
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10/19/21 • 67 min

Up Against the Mob is CAFE’s six-episode series, hosted by former prosecutor Elie Honig, that lifts the veil on the world of the mafia and law enforcement’s efforts to bring mobsters to justice.

Episode 1 tells the story of Michael Visconti. Once a rising star in the Genovese crime family, Visconti decided to leave the mafia and become a cooperating government witness. Visconti opens up to Elie Honig about his life and rise in the mob — how he first got mixed up with the mafia, the violent crimes he committed, and his decision to flip against his mob “family.”

Up Against the Mob is produced by CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Binge the whole season now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.

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Chicano Squad - Introducing Chicano Squad
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12/29/20 • 3 min

Five young officers. Hundreds of homicides. A city on the brink. Chicano Squad begins Tuesday, January 5th.

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Chicano Squad - Temptations - The Fall of Bobby Gatewood Part 1
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02/23/21 • 49 min

The Chicano Squad has handled cartels, kidnappings, and cop killers. But can they handle corruption from within?

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Chicano Squad - Whose Stories Get Told
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03/16/21 • 41 min

Forty years after it was founded, the Chicano Squad was almost completely forgotten. In our final episode, a look at how a dedicated few made sure the Squad's legacy would live on, and questions about what we can learn from them today.

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Chicano Squad - Little Girls Lost

Little Girls Lost

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02/16/21 • 49 min

When two little girls go missing in Texas, only 11 days apart, it’s a race against the clock to bring them home safely. One will have the attention of the entire country - the other has the Chicano Squad.

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Chicano Squad - One Squad Against the Unsolvable
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01/26/21 • 46 min

On their first day, the six Latino police officers who will become the Chicano Squad are handed a stack of fifty-two whodunits. These are murder cases with no leads and no hope. Until now.

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Chicano Squad - Between the Barrio and the Badge
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01/19/21 • 50 min

Growing up in the barrio, with brothers on the wrong side of the law, Cecil Mosqueda had every reason to distrust the police. He became a cop to try and show his family there was a different way. But in the wake of José Campos Torres’ death, his loyalties to his community and his brothers in blue will be tested like never before.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Chicano Squad have?

Chicano Squad currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does Chicano Squad cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Chicano Squad?

The episode title 'Whose Stories Get Told' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Chicano Squad?

The average episode length on Chicano Squad is 47 minutes.

How often are episodes of Chicano Squad released?

Episodes of Chicano Squad are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Chicano Squad?

The first episode of Chicano Squad was released on Dec 29, 2020.

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