Vince Beiser

Power Metal: The Podcast

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The audio version of the newsletter about how the energy transition and digital technology are spawning environmental havoc, political upheaval, and murder—and how we can do better. powermetal.substack.com

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Vince Beiser

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Scavenging for Pennies Amid the Ruins of War 23.06.2026 9:46

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The White House May Have Helped Get a $620 Million Deal for a Trump Jr.-Linked Company 04.06.2026 8:54

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Are Slaves Mining Rare Earths? 25.05.2026 9:04

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Putting Retired EV Batteries Back to Work 25.05.2026 17:33

From WebSummit 2026 in Vancouver, here's me talking EV battery repurposing with Moment Energy CEO Edward Chiang. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit powermetal.substack.com/subscribe

NIMBYs Vs Batteries 08.05.2026 11:09

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China Is Winning the US-Iran War 29.04.2026 7:57

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The Iran War’s Threat to Renewable Energy and EVs 08.04.2026 7:57

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America Is Waging War on Iran With Chinese Hardware 12.03.2026 9:04

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Recycling Electronics May Be Poisoning This Canadian Town 09.02.2026 9:36

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What Trump Really Wants From Greenland 20.01.2026 8:23

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Even Saudi Arabia Is Betting Big on Renewables (Unlike the US) 20.11.2025 9:08

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One Indigenous Community's Mining Windfall Is Another’s Worry 13.11.2025 9:58

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Vapes Are Even Worse Than You Think 07.11.2025 10:16

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Electric Vehicles Are Key to Modern Warfare 23.10.2025 9:43

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America Goes Socialist With Critical Metals 10.10.2025 10:18

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Bullet Metals vs Salmon Habitat 25.09.2025 8:35

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