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January 27, 2022 121 mins
Retired law enforcement officer-author SGT JOHN "RICK BAKER" talked about the history of Compton, California, and his work with Compton PD, where he worked 18 years, and his book "VICE" from St Martin's Press! Learn about the origins of gangs like the Bloods and the Crips, and what it was like to have to deal with them on the streets of Southern California!

Co-host LONNIE POINDEXTER was likewise LIVE in the Saloon with BZ, and kept the show straight and true!
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