The Brian Nichols Show: How Critical Rare Earth Minerals Could Start the Next War

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🗓️ 22 May 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Is America risking its future by outsourcing the very materials that power our technology, weapons, and economy? In this eye-opening episode of The Brian Nichols Show, we dive headfirst into the critical mineral crisis - and why your phone, car, and national security might depend on rocks you've never heard of. What are critical minerals? Why are they mostly controlled by foreign countries like China? And how the heck did we get here? Studio Sponsor: ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/heart⁠ Brian is joined by Farrell Gregory to uncover the truth behind critical mineral supply chains, the global chokehold China holds over rare earth elements, and what the U.S. must do to regain control. This isn’t just a discussion about mining - it’s about national defense, energy independence, and America’s ability to stand on its own two feet in an increasingly hostile world. If you think the stuff powering your daily life is made in the USA, think again. They break down why America has vast mineral resources but refuses to use them, thanks to bloated regulations and red tape that can delay mining projects by nearly two decades. Meanwhile, China and other foreign players scoop up influence and economic leverage with little resistance. Why are we so reliant on enemies for our most critical tech ingredients? Farrell explains how Saudi Arabia could play a surprising role in securing America's mineral future - and why partnerships matter, but domestic production is non-negotiable. Brian connects the dots to the broader economic shift happening in America as we move away from hollow service jobs and back toward tangible, value-producing industries. The question is: are we ready to embrace it? This episode will make you think twice the next time someone talks about “green energy,” “supply chains,” or “America First.” It’s not just a slogan - it’s a survival strategy. Buckle up, because we’re not just talking policy - we’re talking about the minerals that keep modern life running. Don’t miss this no-fluff breakdown of one of the most underreported economic and national security crises facing America today. ❤️ Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/heart⁠) with code TBNS at checkout for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!📧Submit Listener Questions to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on ⁠YouTube⁠ & ⁠Rumble⁠. With over 970 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs.🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter ⁠(https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter⁠) & Facebook (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook⁠)🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ⁠The Brian Nichols Show ⁠for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:29.9	Hey folks, before we dive in, by now you've probably heard the news. I've officially joined
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0:38.5	brand new episodes of the Brian Nichols show every Thursday over on the Lions feed. But don't
0:44.2	worry, all my other shows will be dropping Monday and Fridays right here on the regular
0:49.9	TBNS feeds like Clockwork. And hey, if you haven't checked it out yet, we just launched a fun
0:55.7	new series called Paula Ticks. Yes, ticks, because bloodsuckers live in D.C. And let's be real,
1:02.5	if there's one thing worse than lobbyists, it's ticks in tall grass. Same effect, just different
1:08.3	species. Now, for today's episode, we're talking critical minerals, tariffs, and why America better
1:14.7	start acting like a grown-up when it comes to self-reliance.
1:18.7	All right, enough of that. Let's get into today's episode.
1:21.2	And at the end of the day, the safest way to get minerals, the cleanest way, the way
1:25.0	probably benefits Americans the most by providing good-paying
1:28.6	jobs and keeping industry in a much more secure place than it has been historically is to do
1:34.1	things here at home. We need to be flexible. Obviously, some of these minerals are only accessible
1:39.0	in one or two countries around the world, but I think to the extent that we can, we ought to
1:43.4	be self-sufficient
1:44.7	in a number of these minerals.
1:46.7	By the focusing on winning arguments, we're teaching the basic fundamentals of sales and
1:50.2	marketing and how we can use them to win in the world of politics, teaching you how to meet
1:54.0	people where they're at on the issues they care about.
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