The Dark Truth about US Copper Mining: 5CAST w/ Andrew Callaghan (#8) ft...
Andrew Callaghan’s latest 5CAST episode dives headfirst into the gritty underbelly of U.S. copper mining, and let’s just say—it’s not the shiny, eco-friendly story you might expect. Joined by Indigenous activist Naelyn Pike, the conversation unpacks how copper, a key player in the green energy boom, is being extracted at the expense of sacred lands and marginalized communities. It’s a wild ride through corporate greenwashing, government loopholes, and the kind of environmental damage that makes you want to double-check where your phone’s wiring came from. What really hits hard is how Naelyn breaks down the generational trauma tied to mining on Apache land. This isn’t just about pollution or politics—it’s about identity, sovereignty, and survival. Andrew, in his signature laid-back but razor-sharp style, lets the story breathe while still poking at the hypocrisy of companies claiming sustainability while bulldozing ancestral sites. There’s a moment where you realize: this isn’t just a m...