11 episodes
Running Smoke Campside Media, iHeartPodcasts, and Dan Patrick Podcast Network
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- True Crime
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4.9 • 104 Ratings
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Running Smoke, hosted by journalist Rajiv Golla, is a white-knuckle true story about fast cars, organized crime, and a NASCAR driver fighting for the future of his nation.
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Episode 1: Start Your Engines
In 2016, a rookie NASCAR driver was arrested in one of the biggest police raids in Canadian history. Overnight, Derek White went from an unknown driver to a front page headline.
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Episode 2: The Trapdoor
The police operation that ensnared Derek White was years in the making. We sit down with one of the investigators on the case and get a rare peek into the inner workings of an international criminal organization.
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Episode 3: The Takedown
After 18 months of surveillance, the cops are ready to make their move. More than 600 officers simultaneously arrest 70 criminals in three different countries. But for folks in Kahnawake, it’s just another day in paradise.
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Episode 4: White Lightning
Derek gets some surprising news from NASCAR, Rajiv almost throws up at a race track, and we learn about the moonshining roots of racing.
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Episode 5: The Trial
Derek goes to trial and it’s a wild ride from Day 1. Also, what this jury has to say may SHOCK you! Prosecutors HATE this!
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Episode 6: The Test Case
Turns out, Derek’s not the first Mohawk to take a border crossing case to court. The last person who tried spent 15 years in the courts, and risked the rights of his entire community. His story now serves as a stark warning for anyone fighting for native rights.
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Customer Reviews
Phenomenal!
I haven’t watched a NASCAR race since Richard Petty was driving, but I was hooked in the first 10 minutes. Well reported and delivered. Can’t wait to see what happens. Nicely done!!!
Where’s the ending???
Story was great but there is no ending!!!! Still waiting for the last episode!!!
When do we get the end?
Great story- need to spread this on social
Media- Awesome!
But when do we get the outcome?