Gracelyn Baskarin

Ernest Scheider, a senior correspondent for Reuters and author of 'The War Below', along with Gracelyn Baskarin, Director of the Critical Minerals Security Program, dive into the global race for critical minerals. They discuss how these materials are reshaping U.S. foreign policy and alliances, especially with China. The conversation highlights environmental concerns linked to mineral extraction and the geopolitical dynamics in mineral-rich regions. They also touch on the urgent need for domestic production to bolster national security and advance technology.