Ep 395 | Economics, Fentanyl, and the Fight to Cut Cartel Financing

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of cartels and fentanyl trafficking on communities and outlines strategies to combat these issues.

An unflinching analysis of how cartels, fentanyl trafficking, and precursor chemicals fuel a black market, reshaping borders, budgets, and communities. Sara A. Carter, director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, outlines a strategy targeting supply chains, financial networks, and multinational facilitators behind synthetic opioids. The conversation spotlights border security, clean supply chains, and accountability for manufacturers of precursor chemicals. It also details recovery-focused initiatives, homelessness solutions, prevention, and faith-centered support to protect American families.

People in this episode

Guest: Sara A. Carter

Topics covered

• fentanyl trafficking
• cartel financing
• border security
• supply chains
• recovery initiatives

Keywords

• fentanyl
• cartels
• black market
• synthetic opioids
• border security
• clean supply chains
• recovery initiatives

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Office of National Drug Control Policy

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