Owen Hanson: How the ‘Cocaine Quarterback’ Turned His Life Around


Owen Hanson discusses hope, faith and redemption after cartel involvement and incarceration, sharing his journey to a second chance on My View with Lara Trump.

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On My View with Lara Trump, Owen Hanson, the man behind the 'Cocaine Quarterback' docuseries, described cartel involvement, incarceration, and the steps he took to rebuild his life. That arc from criminal entanglement to faith, steady work, and a public second chance is not just a TV moment. It is the sort of human story that reshapes public moods, informs policy debates about rehabilitation, and fuels media cycles that can move reputations. For investors, it is a reminder that narratives often precede measurable shifts in markets and regulations.