806: Neil Woods | Undercover in the UK's Most Vicious Drug Gangs

The Jordan Harbinger Show

07-03-2023 • 1 hr 41 mins

Neil Woods (@wudzee0) spent 14 years as an undercover drugs operative, gaining the trust of some of the most violent, unpredictable criminals in Britain. Now he's an active member of the international drug policy reform movement, and author of Good Cop, Bad War and Drug Wars.

What We Discuss with Neil Woods:

  • The complex logistics of undercover law enforcement operations.
  • The skills of persuasion and manipulation an undercover operative relies on to get the job done and stay alive in the process.
  • Neil's close calls and epic failures while working undercover that he somehow managed to survive.
  • How the pressure placed on police departments to get results makes corruption almost inevitable — even among officers committed to doing the right thing.
  • Why, after spending 14 years trying to win the war on drugs, Neil now advocates an evidence-based drug policy and related criminal justice reforms.
  • And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/806

This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals

Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!

Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

You Might Like

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Entre Elle et Lui
Entre Elle et Lui
Anne-Marie Ménard & Franck Forest
The Daily Stoic
The Daily Stoic
Daily Stoic | Wondery
Drôlement inspirant
Drôlement inspirant
Charles Côté - Drôlement Inspirant
Best Motivational Speeches
Best Motivational Speeches
WG Media Podcast Network
The Rachel Hollis Podcast
The Rachel Hollis Podcast
Three Percent Chance
Am I the Genius?
Am I the Genius?
youtube.com/@amithegenius
The Ranveer Show
The Ranveer Show
BeerBiceps aka Ranveer Allahbadia
Coffee Break French
Coffee Break French
Coffee Break Languages
The Ranveer Show हिंदी
The Ranveer Show हिंदी
BeerBiceps aka Ranveer Allahbadia
All Ears English Podcast
All Ears English Podcast
Lindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan