Interview with Sam Ehrlich (NDU) on Critical Minerals. Colombian Elections, North Korean Economic Boom, and Disclosure Day

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. industryFirst, 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 Episode03:15 - Colombia Elections18:45 - North Korean Economic Resurgence48:25 - Disclosure Day Bust1:03:36 - Interview with Sam Ehrlich on Critical MineralsArticles and Resources Mentioned in EpisodeTopic 1: Colombian ElectionsAbelardo 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 ResurgenceThe 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 MaxwellTopic 3: Disclosure Day BustUS DOW UAP Disclosure SiteI’ve reported on UFO sightings for decades — and come to this conclusion (WaPo)The Newly Released Government UFO Archives Will Leave You Shrugging (TWZ)Send us Fan MailFollow UsShow Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.comShow Twitter: @GlobalKelloggAnita’s Twitter: @arkelloggShow YouTube