In this episode, we feature an interview with Sam Erhlich, a manager at McKinsey and Company and a student in my Strategic Materials Industry Study. We discuss why critical minerals are crucial to national security and how best to strengthen the U.S. industry

First, however, we look at the runoff elections in Colombia and what a far-right win would mean for the country and the region.

We next turn to North Korea’s surprising economic trajectory since the pandemic and the latest on its diplomatic efforts.

Ryan updates us on one of his favorite topics— aliens and what—if anything—was actually revealed on “Disclosure Day.”

Topics Discussed in this Episode

• 03:15 - Colombia Elections
• 18:45 - North Korean Economic Resurgence
• 48:25 - Disclosure Day Bust
• 1:03:36 - Interview with Sam Ehrlich on Critical Minerals

Articles and Resources Mentioned in Episode

Topic 1: Colombian Elections

• Abelardo de la Espriella is now the front-runner in Colombia (The Economist)
• Colombia’s far-right presidential candidate De la Espriella wins first round of vote ahead of runoff (The Guardian)
• Who is De la Espriella, the Colombian far right’s presidential candidate? (Justice for Colombia.org)

Topic 2: North Korean Economic Resurgence

• The World’s Most Surprising Economic Success Story Is…North Korea (WSJ)
• A ‘Miraculous Transformation’: How Kim Jong-un Fortified North Korea (NY Times)
• China and Russia are competing for influence over North Korea (The Economist)
• The North Korean Threat with David Maxwell

Topic 3: Disclosure Day Bust

• US DOW UAP Disclosure Site
• I’ve reported on UFO sightings for decades — and come to this conclusion (WaPo)
• The Newly Released Government UFO Archives Will Leave You Shrugging (TWZ)

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