All great civilizations eventually collapse. It's inevitable. So what are the signs of their demise? On the latest edition of Odd Lots, we speak with Arthur Demarest, a professor at Vanderbilt University who specializes in the end of civilization. Demarest is an anthropologist and archaeologist who's most well known for his work on the Mayans. He tells us about his work, what he's learned -- and what we should be watching out for today.

War in Iran is Chewing Through American Missile Stockpiles
44:15

What War in Iran Means for China's Teapot Oil Refineries
43:00

Legendary Hacker Matt Suiche on Cyberwar in the Age of AI
49:03