In the episode we are joined by Oscar, a member of the Two-One street gang in Milwaukee, which happens to be one of the Latin Kings biggest rivals. We discuss some familiar stories and hear Oscars point of view on each situation. As well as learn about the growth it has taken for long time rivals to be able have a conversation and try to push kids away from the lifestyle.

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In this episode we discuss how easily it is for gang members to acquire firearms, and we also discuss the results of those young gang members using guns with a complete lack of experience.

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In this episode Berto takes us through a exercise to find out how Eric and the listeners feel about a betrayal between 2 mystery people. In the end, we find out who the Betrayed and the Betrayer are and how they were affected by it.

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In this episode we discuss the issue of recidivism and how easy it is to reoffend as a gang member. We cover individuals that have been stuck in the revolving door of the criminal justice system for basically the entirety of their lives.

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In this episode we talk about situations where Gang members cross each other. Learn why it happens, and why it really probably cannot be avoided.

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In this episode we interview Torrance Taylor who started up with beginning to similar story to many of our guests, but later in life leaves that crime behind and become a youth counselor and helps kids to escape this lifestyle.

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In this episode Berto shares a couple stories of different experiences he has encountered with regards to drug use while he was in the gang. And ultimately, how drugs can have a life long effect on lives.

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In this episode Berto explains how easily gang members fall into the criminal lifestyle even when they're not trying to. Also, he shares examples of how simple situations turn into violence.

In this episode we discuss how some of the urban podcasts and other media programs glorify street Life and give a false perception about what can happen to you when in the world of Gangs or street life. Berto shares some stories of how at times you can seem so distance from this world and suddenly you will find yourself knee deep in the dangers that come along with this lifestyle.

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Join us this week as we invite a close friend of Berto's to the podcast. Paulino Ornealas, owner and founder of Swift Roofing in Milwaukee, grew up in the same environment as Berto and was able to bypass Gang life. Now he currently runs his own company that generates more than 3 million dollars in revenue per year!

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