The Iran War and Our Energy Future with David Wallace-Wells
From The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart by Comedy Central
June 3, 2026 · 1h 34m
About this episode
Jon Stewart discusses the implications of the Iran War on global energy markets with guest David Wallace-Wells.
As the war with Iran disrupts global energy markets and accelerates a reckoning with fossil fuel dependence, Jon is joined by David Wallace-Wells, New York Times Opinion writer and author of the bestseller "The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming." Together, they explore the war's global and domestic fallout, discuss how this moment is forcing countries to reconsider their dependence on oil and American power, and consider whether we can build systems resilient enough to withstand compounding disruptions. Plus, Jon answers listener questions about some of his favorite podcast topics, Trump on Jeopardy!, and whether his kids actually like him. This episode is brought to you by: FAST GROWING TREES - Go to https://fastgrowingtrees.com/tws and use code TWS to get 20% off your first purchase. QUINCE - Head to https://Quince.com/TWS for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. SMALLS - For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to https://Smalls.com/TWS. Follow The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on social media for more: > YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyshowpodcast > Instagram…
People in this episode
Host: Jon Stewart
Guest: David Wallace-Wells
Topics covered
- Iran War
- energy markets
- fossil fuel dependence
- global fallout
- listener questions
Keywords
- Iran War
- energy future
- fossil fuels
- global energy markets
- listener questions
Sponsors
FAST GROWING TREES, QUINCE, SMALLS
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New York Times
Books & works: The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming
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