Second thoughts: Donald Trump’s policy plans
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The Economist
4.3 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 13 July 2023
⏱️ 29 minutes
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Summary
When he was last elected, many were surprised, even in his own camp. This time around, his backers are taking no such chances. We take a closer look at his policy plans. China currently supplies nearly all the world’s processed critical minerals. Could Australia change that (10:52)? And, a reality TV show with a greenfingered twist (19:03).
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| 1:01.3 | Hello and welcome to the intelligence from The Economist. I'm Jason Palmer. And I'm Oire Ogunbe. |
| 1:07.6 | Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. |
| 1:13.6 | A handful of chemical elements underpin the electronics that run the world. |
| 1:19.6 | And until now, only a handful of countries did all the mining and the processing of them. |
| 1:24.6 | But as China shows its willingness to pinch off supplies, its neighbors are building |
| 1:28.7 | their own capabilities. |
| 1:29.7 | And the Chinese government is getting creative with its propaganda. It's opted for a slightly |
| 1:37.2 | different medium to educate young people about food security, a reality TV show. But first. |
| 1:45.0 | When Donald Trump took office in 2017, the first weeks of his administration were marked by chaos, sackings, and a shortage of candidates to fill vital roles. |
| 2:12.8 | Breaking news tonight, NBC News has confirmed Donald Trump's national security advisor, Lieutenant General |
| 2:17.5 | Michael Flynn, has resigned. |
| 2:20.0 | The news comes four days. |
| 2:21.3 | White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci, who's only appointed 10 days ago by President |
| 2:26.9 | Trump, we believe, is being fired. |
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