How 'Modern-Day Slavery' Powers The Rechargeable Battery Economy
How 'Modern-Day Slavery' Powers The Rechargeable Battery Economy  
Podcast: Fresh Air
Published On: Wed Feb 01 2023
Description: Phone and electric car batteries are made with cobalt mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cobalt Red author Siddharth Kara describes the conditions as a "horror show." Justin Chang reviews the Belgian film Close.