Episode 129 • • 1:11:00 - 1:13:58
129: Unionize Everything
Opium Commodities, Afghan Cuisine, and Pakistan Drone Strikes
Opium production in Afghanistan is discussed as a commoditized industry tracked by Bloomberg, with production reportedly up 22%. The hosts suggest the US government is hesitant to pressure the Karzai administration due to reliance on drug supply chains and military logistics, while the conflict increasingly spills into Pakistan via drone strikes.