From Special Ops to Green Energy: Eric Lyon on Critical Minerals and Energy Security | EP11 episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 24, 2025 · 31 MIN

From Special Ops to Green Energy: Eric Lyon on Critical Minerals and Energy Security | EP11

from Tangelic Talks · host Tangelic Talks

🌍 What do national security, green energy, and critical minerals have in common? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria and Jensen sit down with Eric Lyon, CEO of GW Strategies and former Special Ops officer, to discuss the crucial role of lithium, rare earth metals, and global supply chains in the transition to clean energy.🎙️ Episode Highlights:🔋 Why lithium and other critical minerals power everything from phones to electric vehicles.🌍 How China dominates the global battery and solar panel supply chain.⚡ Why the U.S. lacks a national strategy for mineral security—and what needs to change.🏭 How trade wars and supply chain disruptions threaten green energy goals.📖 Insights from The Lithium Economy and Feed the Dragon: How China Secures Its Battery Minerals.🔹 About Our Guest:Eric Lyon is a former Army Special Operations officer turned green energy strategist. As the CEO of GW Strategies, he provides intelligence on the global energy transition. His books analyze the critical mineral supply chain, China’s economic strategy, and the future of U.S. energy security.💬 Join the Conversation: Do you think the U.S. can secure its critical mineral supply? Share your thoughts in the comments!✅ Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to help us bring more expert insights on energy, climate, and equity to a wider audience! Your support drives meaningful conversations and real impact. 🌍⚡🔖 #TangelicTalks #EnergySecurity #CriticalMinerals #LithiumEconomy #RareEarthMetals #ChinaSupplyChain #CleanEnergy #BatteryRevolution #Geopolitics #NationalSecurity #ClimatePolicy #USvsChina #TradeWars #EVBatteries #GreenTech #SustainableFuture

🌍 What do national security, green energy, and critical minerals have in common? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria and Jensen sit down with Eric Lyon, CEO of GW Strategies and former Special Ops officer, to discuss the crucial role of lithium, rare earth metals, and global supply chains in the transition to clean energy.🎙️ Episode Highlights:🔋 Why lithium and other critical minerals power everything from phones to electric vehicles.🌍 How China dominates the global battery and solar panel supply chain.⚡ Why the U.S. lacks a national strategy for mineral security—and what needs to change.🏭 How trade wars and supply chain disruptions threaten green energy goals.📖 Insights from The Lithium Economy and Feed the Dragon: How China Secures Its Battery Minerals.🔹 About Our Guest:Eric Lyon is a former Army Special Operations officer turned green energy strategist. As the CEO of GW Strategies, he provides intelligence on the global energy transition. His books analyze the critical mineral supply chain, China’s economic strategy, and the future of U.S. energy security.💬 Join the Conversation: Do you think the U.S. can secure its critical mineral supply? Share your thoughts in the comments!✅ Don't forget to like, comment, share, and subscribe to help us bring more expert insights on energy, climate, and equity to a wider audience! Your support drives meaningful conversations and real impact. 🌍⚡🔖 #TangelicTalks #EnergySecurity #CriticalMinerals #LithiumEconomy #RareEarthMetals #ChinaSupplyChain #CleanEnergy #BatteryRevolution #Geopolitics #NationalSecurity #ClimatePolicy #USvsChina #TradeWars #EVBatteries #GreenTech #SustainableFuture

NOW PLAYING

From Special Ops to Green Energy: Eric Lyon on Critical Minerals and Energy Security | EP11

0:00 31:18

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Tangelic Talks?

This episode is 31 minutes long.

When was this Tangelic Talks episode published?

This episode was published on March 24, 2025.

What is this episode about?

🌍 What do national security, green energy, and critical minerals have in common? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria and Jensen sit down with Eric Lyon, CEO of GW Strategies and former Special Ops officer, to discuss the crucial...

Can I download this Tangelic Talks episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!