Why China Owns the 17 Metals Controlling the World (Explained by Ed Conway)
Jun 17, 2026
Sky News Economics Editor Ed Conway joins us in the studio to expose the fragile, invisible underpinnings of the modern global economy. From the radioactive reality of China’s stranglehold on rare earth metals to why Western politicians are completely blind to supply chain risks, Ed explains the terrifying compromises keeping our everyday tech alive.
We also dive into the future of traditional terrestrial TV, why audiences are rejecting 15-second soundbites for deep-dive economics, and the Victorian "paradox" that explains why tech advances never actually lower your workload.
Check out Ed's new Sky News documentary podcast, 'Stuff Matters', on all major platforms.
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