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Topic: Crack cocaine epidemic

The crack cocaine epidemic in the 1980s devastated many urban communities, particularly in Detroit, contributing to the city's economic decline and the personal struggles of individuals like Anita.

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The podcast episodes provided focus on the crack cocaine epidemic that devastated many urban communities, particularly in Detroit, during the 1980s.

Episodes like Introducing: She Has A Name and Sneak Peek: A New Project From Truth Be Told provide context on how the crack cocaine crisis impacted individuals like Anita and her family, leading to her disappearance and the broader trauma experienced by the community.

The Episode 541: Donovan X. Ramsey episode dives deeper into the historical account of the crack cocaine epidemic, examining the myths, failed policies, and even allegations of CIA involvement that contributed to the devastation of Black communities across the country.

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