How Energy Became the World's Most Powerful Weapon
From American Power by Chad Scott, Nat Towsen, Mr. Global
August 12, 2026 · 1h 32m · Episode 23
About this episode
The episode explores how oil has become a powerful geopolitical weapon and its implications for energy markets and independence.
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Hosts: Nat Towsen, Chad Scott
Guest: Matt Randolph
Topics covered
- energy geopolitics
- oil markets
- energy independence
- sanctions
- shipping lanes
- pipelines
Keywords
- energy
- oil
- geopolitical weapon
- sanctions
- energy independence
- global inventories
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