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Smoke Screen is an investigative documentary series on people with complex motives and morals. In ‘Puppy Kingpin,’ host and investigative reporter Alex Schuman exposes an underground part of the industry bringing us the pets we love.

‘Puppy Kingpin’ unravels a puppy crime ring with Chicago ties

Puppy-organized crime might sound cute, but it doesn’t end well for our four-legged friends. Smoke Screen: Puppy Kingpin explores puppy mills, fraudulent dog rescues and the brokers who traffic dogs across state lines.

Reset learns more about the new investigative podcast series and how to avoid them.

GUESTS: Alex Schuman, host of Smoke Screen: Puppy Kingpin

Mindi Callison, founder and executive director of Bailing Out Benji

Susanna Homan, CEO of PAWS Chicago

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