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 Big Take DC: The Tiny Mighty Sanctions Office
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America's use of sanctions has grown by almost 1,000% since 9/11. The article discusses the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and why Congress isn't providing it with more resources. Host Saleha Mohsin interviews John Smith, a former director of OFAC, and National Security editor Nick Wadhams. The podcast episode was released on February 8, 2024.



https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2024-02-08/big-take-dc-the-tiny-mighty-sanctions-office-podcast