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Borderland: Dispatches with Katarina Szulc

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Hosted by Katarina Szulc

Published by IRONCLAD

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Cartel violence. Kidnappings. Disappearances. The headlines don’t tell the full story. Borderland: Dispatches, an IRONCLAD Original, delivers raw, on-the-ground updates from Mexico’s cartel war. Hosted by investigative journalist Katarina Szulc, the series offers real-time snapshots of a conflict reshaping the future of both Mexico and the U.S. With rare access to traffickers, law enforcement, and civilians caught in the crossfire, these fast-moving episodes expose the brutal truth behind the drug war. New dispatches drop every Thursday.

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Recent Episodes

September 15, 2026

The Cartel War That Turned Zacatecas, Mexico into a WAR ZONE: Katarina Szulc & Vince 'Rocco' Vargas

Investigative journalist Katarina Szulc and Vince "Rocco" Vargas discuss cartel violence in Zacatecas, Mexico, and the drug trade's reach into Canada in this interview.

September 3, 2026

Cartels IN America?! Katarina Szulc Investigates Montana, Indiana, San Diego & More Hotspots

Katarina Szulc investigates cartel activity across North America, revealing surprising hotspots and their implications.

September 1, 2026

Inside the Mexican Cartel Underworld: Katarina Szulc Exposes Trafficking Networks

Investigative journalist Katarina Szulc shares her dangerous assignments exposing Mexican cartel trafficking networks and the Tijuana drug underworld.

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The Cartel War That Turned Zacatecas, Mexico into a WAR ZONE: Katarina Szulc & Vince 'Rocco' Vargas

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[…] So that's what's happening in Zacatecas. There's something that says in late August there was a car bombing that targeted a police station. How common is it that police are getting targeted in these kind of attacks? Is this always happening now? It's fairly common, yeah. We see it a lot in Michoacan, in Sinaloa, even in Jalisco a bit, and then in Zacatecas for sure. But this is very much like if the law enforcement is on your adversary's payroll – you go for the law enforcement. Man, being law enforcement in Mexico is dangerous. Bro, it seems like the worst job ever. And the people that do it that are like trying to do good, like I've worked with guys in the past that really try to do good. […]

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What is Borderland: Dispatches with Katarina Szulc?: Cartel violence. Kidnappings. Disappearances. The headlines don’t tell the full story.

Borderland: Dispatches, an IRONCLAD Original, delivers raw, on-the-ground updates from Mexico’s cartel war. Hosted by investigative journalist Katarina Szulc, the series offers real-time snapshots of a conflict reshaping the future of both Mexico and the U.S.

With rare access to traffickers, law enforcement, and civilians caught in the crossfire, these fast-moving episodes expose the brutal truth behind the drug war.

New dispatches drop every Thursday.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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RSS feed: Last successful check: 22 Sept 2026. Refresh timing varies with show activity.
Apple Podcasts ratings (US): Snapshot recorded: 17 Sept 2026. Collected periodically from the US storefront.
Spotify ratings: Snapshot recorded: 18 Aug 2026. Collected periodically; platform observation dates may differ.
Transcript: Generated: 15 Sept 2026. Generated for processed episodes; availability varies.
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