Presenting … Global Translations: Why green energy means mining: the case of cobalt
To understand how essential critical minerals are to our world, we turn
to a case study: cobalt. This mineral is proving key to the future of
green energy, defense and high tech manufacturing — not to mention
electric vehicles. But cobalt has its challenges. Hosts Luiza Savage and
Ryan Heath look at China’s dominant role in global cobalt mining and the
serious problems that can arise if other countries can’t get enough
supplies.
Luiza Savage is the host of “Global Translations”.
Ryan Heath is a host of “Global Translations”.
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio.
Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.
Nedal T. Nassar is Chief of Materials Flow Analysis Section at the U.S.
Geological Survey.
Bryce Crocker is the CEO of Jervois Mining
Aimee Boulanger is the executive director of Initiative for Responsible
Mining Assurance (IRMA)
What you need to know about air travel during Covid
Despite warnings from the CDC, air travel soared over Thanksgiving week
— and even more people are expected to travel in the coming weeks ahead
of the holidays. POLITICO’s Sam Mintz breaks down what we know — and
don’t know — about the safety of airplanes during the pandemic. Plus,
Trump extends the National Guard’s Covid funding. And Fauci defends the
FDA’s vaccine approval process.
Sam Mintz is a transportation reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
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One pandemic. Two White Houses.
It’s a split-screen response: President Trump is virtually silent on the
pandemic, while President-elect Biden is preparing to take office during
the darkest period of the outbreak. POLITICO’s Dan Diamond breaks down
how the two leaders’ teams are coordinating — and not — as the
transition approaches. Plus, Obama urges people to trust a vaccine once
its approved by health top officials. And Sen. Dianne Feinstein backs
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla in filling Kamala Harris’
Senate seat after she takes over as Vice President.
Dan Diamond is health policy reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
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the pandemic.
Biden’s cabinet problem
You can’t please everyone … especially when you’re putting together a
team to run the federal government. POLITICO’s Megan Cassella looks at
why Biden’s promise to have a cabinet that “looks like America” hasn’t
turned out the way advocates had hoped — and what sort of turbulence his
nominees could face in the Senate. Plus, lawmakers finally move on Covid
relief, but a deal remains elusive. And a Georgia election official
condemns Trump after an election worker receives death threats.
Megan Cassella covers the Biden for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: Lawmakers to Biden: ‘Step it up’ on Cabinet diversity
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Foreign policy after Trump, Part 2: Iran, Afghanistan, and our alliances
When he ran for president in 2016, Trump promised he would revisit
America’s role in NATO and the World Health Organization, as well as the
Iran nuclear deal. And true to his word, he rattled the world’s biggest
organizations — often pulling the US from its ranks. POLITICO’s Nahal
Toosi reports on how Trump reshaped US relations in the Middle East and
shook up global alliances — and what challenges Biden faces.
Listen to Part One of this series on Trump’s foreign policy legacy here.
Nahal Toosi is a foreign affairs reporter for POLITICO.
Carlos Prieto is a podcast producer for POLITICO.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
What's next for Donald J. Trump
Since the 1980s, Donald Trump has enjoyed criticizing American
presidents and ruminating on how he might do things better. It probably
won’t be too different once President-elect Biden takes office in
January. POLITICO’s Michael Kruse breaks down what to expect from Trump
after the White House — and why his refusal to admit defeat could be a
launching point for a possible 2024 run.
Michael Kruse a senior staff writer for POLITICO and POLITICO Magazine.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more:
Trump’s Crazy and Confoundingly Successful Conspiracy Theory
Donald Trump Confronts a New Label: Loser
Foreign policy after Trump, Part 1: Russia, China, and North Korea
Trump’s win in 2016 sent American allies and adversaries to a panic, not
knowing what to expect when dealing with the United States over the next
four years. But was his term at the White House as messy as world
leaders expected? POLITICO’s foreign affairs reporter Nahal Toosi
analyzes Trump’s policy with China, Russia, and North Korea.
Nahal Toosi is a foreign affairs reporter for POLITICO.
Carlos Prieto is a podcast producer for POLITICO.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: Biden turns to familiar faces to grapple with a changed world
Where ya at, Congress?
Covid cases are soaring, businesses are staring at a gloomy winter,
millions of Americans are struggling and Congress ….. well, they’re on
recess. POLITICO’s Sarah Ferris breaks down why there’s still no deal on
another round of coronavirus relief — and what role President-Elect
Biden will play in future negotiations. Plus, the Trump administration
lets Biden move forward with the transition. And the CDC urges
overwhelmed contact tracers to prioritize certain cases.
Sarah Ferris is a congressional reporter for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Stay up on the latest congressional news in POLITICO’s Huddle
newsletter.
Schools vs. Bars
As the virus rages across the country, schools are shutting down again —
or remain shuttered — even though they haven’t turned out to be the
super-spreader sites experts feared. At the same time, many bars and
restaurants remain open for business. POLITICO’s Nirvi Shah explains how
the situation is reigniting a heated debate over pandemic priorities.
Plus, the CDC recommends travelers get tested before and after
international flights. And President-Elect Biden is expected to release
some Cabinet picks Tuesday.
Nirvi Shah is a senior deputy editor for POLITICO.
Jeremy Siegel is a host for POLITICO Dispatch.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio.
Read more: It’s starting to sink in: Schools before bars
Presenting … Global Translations: Critical Minerals: The next dirty fight over clean energy
The technologies that protect us, move us and power our daily lives
require mining minerals and metals in distant places. But access to
these essential materials is increasingly under threat. Hosts Luiza
Savage and Ryan Heath talk with experts who are sounding the alarm.
Luiza Savage is the host of Global Translations.
Ryan Heath is a host of Global Translations.
Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio.
Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio.
Jenny Ament is the senior producer for POLITICO Audio.
Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.
Sharon Burke is a senior advisor for the International Security Program
and Resource Security Program at New America.
Nedal T. Nassar is Chief of Materials Flow Analysis Section at the U.S.
Geological Survey.
Tom Duesterberg is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. He is an expert
on trade and foreign policy.