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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 43 MIN

The US wants a critical-minerals club to counter China: who’s in?

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We discuss the political risks facing allies as an increasingly isolationist America invites them to work together to challenge Chinese dominance in the critical-mineral supply-chain market. Plus: as the Winter Olympics kick off, Lily Austin and Chris Cermak recommend the best winter-sports films.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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