The haves and the have nots of energy

The haves and the have nots of energy

April 23, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the disparity in energy resources among countries and features job-hunting advice for new graduates from Jodi Kantor.

Maybe it’s hoarding, or protectionist, or human nature. Whatever you want to call it, some countries have plenty of oil right now — especially wealthier ones with their own refineries and reserves — while others can't get what they need and are rationing fuel. Plus, "starting has always been hard. This era is making it harder," said New York Times bestselling author Jodi Kantor. Today, we hear her job-hunting advice for new grads.

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