Energy Is The Real Currency Behind War

Energy Is The Real Currency Behind War

June 3, 2026 · 1h 60m · Season 2 · Episode 339

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The episode discusses the relationship between energy and war, exploring who holds power and the implications of current geopolitical tensions.

Send us Fan Mail We start the morning calling ourselves what the system often treats us like: peasants. Then we ask the uncomfortable question behind the headlines, who actually holds power right now, and what levers do they pull when they want outcomes they can’t openly argue for. From the latest Iran flare-ups and Trump’s comments on ongoing talks to the very real leverage of the Strait of Hormuz, we break down why “peace deal” talk can coexist with missiles in the air, and why ideology plu...

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