A scourge of "lawless, stateless" vessels
A scourge of "lawless, stateless" vessels  
Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published On: Fri Nov 28 2025
Description: But for years now, Russia has gotten around some of these sanctions through its so-called "shadow fleet" — unidentified tankers sailing with no flag or fake flags. These boats are also often uninsured, and European naval officials say the shadow fleet is growing. Are the rules of the sea now in rough waters? Also on the program: frank reflections on the uneasiness that can come with interacting with AI slop.