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. In this chapter, hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath connect the dots and speak with experts including Dr. Anthony Fauci, Tom Duesterberg, Mariana Mazzucato, Jim Robinson, Jennifer Harris, Professor Adegoke Oke, and POLITICO reporters Sarah Owermohle and David Wertime.