What do exploding pagers mean for supply chain security?

Sep. 19, 2024 Business & Economy

The attack on Hezbollah, using explosive pagers and walkie-talkies, reveals vulnerabilities in our globalized electronics supply chain.

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Credits

Guest:

Gerrit De Vynck - tech reporter for The Washington Post

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed

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