This Economist Intelligence podcast covers three main stories: the potential rise of Lee Jae-myung as South Korea's next president amidst political turmoil, a major security crisis in Colombia's Catatumbo region due to ELN guerrilla violence and drug trafficking, and an obituary for Marianne Faithfull, highlighting her life, career, and struggles with addiction. The South Korea segment details Lee's legal challenges and his shift towards a more centrist political stance. The Colombia segment describes the humanitarian crisis caused by the ELN's attacks, displacing thousands. The Faithfull segment recounts her rise to fame, relationship with the Rolling Stones, struggles with heroin addiction, and eventual recovery. Listeners gain insight into current geopolitical events and a unique biographical perspective.
