The last American who was captured by the North Koreans, Bruce Lawrence, was released after only about a month. Travis King ought to hope that he's got a prompt release on the cards. And do you think he's so much for coming on the show? Thanks very much for having me.
Little is known about why he fled across the border into the hermit kingdom, but securing his release will require some tactical diplomacy. Given the tense relationship between both countries, is Kim Jong Un prepared to come to the table? A look at research which suggests gold might not always be an effective hedge against inflation (08:52). And, why mountains stop growing (15:42).
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