This podcast episode explores the ongoing efforts of the White House to combat the fentanyl trade by focusing on the financial aspects. It discusses the challenges in seizing cash and assets, penalizing legitimate companies supporting the drug trade, implementing sanctions, and tightening anti-money laundering efforts. The episode also delves into the intertwined issues of escalating tensions in the Middle East and the fentanyl crisis. It highlights the complex nature of addressing these issues, including the involvement of Mexican cartels and Chinese companies. The episode further discusses the alarming rise of sextortion, a form of online blackmail targeting children in the US, and emphasizes the need for parents to be aware of the dangers posed by sextortion. It also touches on other news topics such as child sex exploitation, weapon sales between Russia and North Korea, and uncertainty regarding federal aid for college-bound students.