Our Material World with Ed Conway

Ed Conway, an insightful journalist and author known for exploring the materials that underpin modern civilization, joins the conversation to dissect the essential roles of salt, copper, and sand. They discuss the massive salt mine that could swallow the Eiffel Tower and investigate a critical North Carolina mine pivotal for global tech. The duo also uncovers the journey of sand from rock to silicon chip and dives into the fragility of our supply chains, pondering the balance between resource extraction and sustainable growth.