Darkside of Texas in Book, 'Down By the River'

By Alex Chadwick

Published October 31, 2002 at 7:00 PM HST

Host Alex Chadwick talks to journalist Charles Bowden about his latest book Down by the River. Bowden's investigation of a murder in El Paso, Texas uncovers a story of drugs, corruption and violence involving both sides of the United States - Mexico border.

Alex Chadwick

For more than 30 years, Alex Chadwick has been bringing the world to NPR listeners as an NPR News producer, program host and currently senior correspondent. He's reported from every continent except Antarctica.

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