After Words

Journalist T.J. English spoke about the rise and fall of "Los Muchachos," one of the most successful cocaine empires in U.S. history. He was interviewed by author and Brookings Institution senior fellow Vanda Felbab-Brown.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL) spoke about serving in Afghanistan as a Green Beret and how his military career influences his decision making. He was interviewed by Politico Pentagon and National Security Reporter Paul Mcleary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie Gorton looked at the lives & rivalry between two key figures in the early movement for birth control & reproductive rights. She was interviewed by author and UC Davis School of Law professor Mary Ziegler.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist Vince Beiser looked at how the race to mine metals and other natural resources needed in technology & renewable energy is impacting geopolitics and the environment. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal global metals and mining reporter Julie Steinberg.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton argues that the Left is attacking American rights and freedoms. He was interviewed by Washington Times legal affairs reporter Alex Swoyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist Lina Zeldovich explained how a nearly forgotten lifesaving "healing virus" could be groundbreaking in treating deadly infectious diseases. She was interviewed by USA Today health reporter Adrianna Rodriguez.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congressman Mike Waltz (R-FL) spoke about serving in Afghanistan as a Green Beret and how his military career influences his decision making. He was interviewed by Politico Pentagon and National Security reporter Paul McLeary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie Baker, a Bloomberg News reporter and author of "Punishing Putin," dives deep into the global ramifications of sanctions against Russia post-Ukraine invasion. She discusses the complexities of targeting oligarchs and the intricate balance of political and economic strategies involved. The challenges Western brands face, like McDonald's exit from Russia, are also explored. Baker evaluates the sanctions' effectiveness, highlighting Russia's economic fluctuations and its growing ties with China, bringing to light the implications for future geopolitical dynamics.

Brigid Schulte, an insightful journalist focusing on the future of work, joins Business Insider’s Aki Ito to tackle the overwhelming culture of overwork in America. They discuss the addiction of workaholism and the dangers of excessive dedication, contrasting it with international labor reforms in places like Iceland. Schulte shares the heartbreaking story of 'karoshi,' a tragic outcome of work pressure, and highlights generational shifts in attitudes towards work-life balance. The conversation offers a hopeful vision for transforming workplace culture.

Yale University professor Timothy Snyder argued that freedom is often misinterpreted and offered his thoughts on what freedom is and isn't. He was interviewed by George Washington University political science professor and author Elisabeth Anker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices