Recent News
James joins “Day Break” to discuss President Trump’s recent trip to China and the need for permitting reform in the American energy industry.
James joins ‘The Rod and Greg Show’ to discuss how President Trump’s visit to China renews the debate over America’s dependence on Chinese minerals despite plenty of domestic reserves seemingly blocked by regulation.
James joins Dan Rea on ‘NightSide News Update’ to discuss why rare earth independence is increasingly tied to broader US-China economic competition. (Interview starts at 4:10)
At its core, this is about whether the United States is willing to build again. Critical minerals power everything from smartphones and advanced manufacturing to military technology and energy infrastructure, yet America continues to delay the very projects needed to secure those supply chains domestically. If policymakers want a stronger economy and a more secure future, they should start by fixing a permitting system that too often rewards obstruction over progress.
When we consider the innovation this country has produced, it is astounding to recognize that each invention is the result of curiosity, questioning, and ingenuity from every day Americans.
James joins the ‘Frontier Briefing’ to discuss the real cost of America’s broken permitting process. Tanner and James discuss how permitting delays drive up energy costs, delay critical projects, and stand in the way of economic growth and energy abundance. Drawing from James’s recent report, the discussion explores why permitting reform matters for consumers, workers, and America’s future.
James joins the show to talk about energy and permitting in Arizona. (44:25)
Faith Burns joins the show to discuss the need for American energy abundance in light of the Iran conflict and how Congress needs to support the President through permitting reform. (51:20)
Faith Burns, Energy Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity, joins to discuss ongoing Iran conflict, jump in oil prices, and energy stability. Discussion of permitting reforms, affordability plans, and how to lower energy prices in the US.
