# America at a Crossroads: Minerals, Merit & the Madness of Losing Our Way

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Podcast: [Bo Knows Cars](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bo-knows-cars-7078510)
Published: 2026-06-28T13:10:13+00:00
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## Resource

This week on Bo Knows Cars, Bo digs into what he sees as a country losing common sense, from the fight over repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to New York politics, California’s outmigration, Obamacare frustrations, and America’s education gap in STEM. Bo also breaks down the bigger global picture, including China’s grip on rare earth minerals, U.S. efforts to strengthen critical-mineral supply chains, the DRC-Rwanda peace deal tied to mineral access, and Ukraine’s continued pressure on Russia. When you’re ready for your next vehicle, come see Bo and the team at Chevrolet Buick GMC of Murfreesboro at 960 John R. Rice Blvd. in Murfreesboro and shop their new and pre-owned inventory.

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