Energy Markets
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Independent Candidate TAKES ON Corrupt Democrat In Illinois
The Young Turks expose alleged US-Israeli war crimes in Iran, Israel's economic motives, and the deep-seated media and political corruption enabling these actions, while also highlighting a local independent candidate challenging a corrupt Democratic machine.
Stanislav Krapivnik: Iran Just SLAMMED the Door on America’s Ceasefire Offer the Strait Stays Closed
The US-Iran conflict escalates with Iran rejecting ceasefire offers and the US facing significant military losses and accusations of nuclear terrorism, leading to global economic instability and a potential reshaping of Middle Eastern geopolitics.
How U.S. Wins Economically By Losing Iran & Ukraine Wars! – w/ Richard Medhurst
Journalist Richard Medhurst details how the U.S. economically benefits from ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, even when militarily 'losing,' by controlling global energy supplies and de-industrializing competitors.
Trump Broke U.S. Foreign Policy—Now What? (w/ Juan Gonzalez) | How to Fix It
Former National Security Council staffer Juan Gonzalez analyzes how the Trump administration's 'drunk on coercive power' foreign policy destabilized Latin America and the Middle East, contrasting it with previous administrations' approaches and proposing a new path for US engagement.
Patrick Henningsen: Iran REJECTS Ceasefire — Missile Bunkers Rebuilt in Record Time
The US-Israel military campaign against Iran is framed as a politically motivated 'perfect war' designed to weaponize energy markets for elite profit, facing internal US military dissent and exposing European hypocrisy.
The REAL Reason Trump Fired Pam Bondi! Iran Attacks Oracle & Amazon! w/ Richard Medhurst
Journalist Richard Medhurst details his arrest under UK terrorism laws for reporting on Gaza, exposing the hypocrisy of Western governments who meet with designated terrorists while persecuting independent media, and analyzes the US's 'pirate strategy' to control global energy and de-dollarize.
BREAKING: Trump Escalates Iran Threat; IDF Hits Missile Sites; Hormuz Crisis Grows | TBN Israel
The US and Israel are waging an 'infrastructure war' against Iran, targeting its military, financial systems, and strategic transportation, while global powers react to escalating tensions and a hybrid blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil SPIKES, Market SPIRAL After Trump Disastrous Iran Speech
Trump's "nothingburger" speech on Iran sent oil prices soaring and stock futures tanking, revealing a president trapped in a crisis of his own making with no viable exit strategy.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 31, 2026
This PBS News Hour episode details the escalating U.S.-Iran war's global economic impact, a Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy, the reevaluation of Cesar Chavez's legacy, and concerns over insider trading and pardon-for-profit schemes within the Trump administration.
Seyed M. Marandi: Yemen STRIKES Israel - They Hit Iran’s WATER & POWER… Now RETALIATION Has Started
Iran asserts its military and economic resilience against a US-led coalition, detailing alleged civilian targeting by the West and outlining a severe, escalating retaliation strategy that includes disrupting global energy markets and potentially withdrawing from the NPT.
Trump & Hegseth Are Increasingly Delusional on Hormuz; TACO Incoming? | Morning Chaser
The Bulwark hosts critically analyze the Trump administration's 'delusional' handling of the Strait of Hormuz crisis, detailing its severe economic repercussions, the erosion of US alliances, and Trump's self-serving political messaging.
John Helmer: Russia Issues URGENT Warning as US–Israel Strikes Escalate
Geopolitical analyst John Helmer details a rapidly deteriorating US-Israel position in the Iran conflict, driven by strategic miscalculations, Trump's perceived erratic behavior, and a shifting global power dynamic that sees even allies distancing themselves from US offensive actions.
Iran BLOWS UP Critical US Aircraft As Trump Desperate For Exit
The US-Iran conflict escalates with the destruction of a critical US surveillance aircraft and the depletion of US missile stockpiles, while Trump's diplomatic claims are framed as market manipulation amidst growing economic and geopolitical instability.
Seyed M. Marandi: Yemen Enters the War - US-Israeli Strikes on Energy Sites Spark IRAN’S RETALIATION
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that US-Israeli strikes on Iranian energy and nuclear facilities have triggered severe Iranian retaliation against Gulf states and Israel, escalating the conflict towards a global energy crisis and the potential collapse of US-allied regimes.
Crude Capitalism: Trump's War on Iran Disrupts Global Systems, from Agriculture to Oil to Shipping
The US-Israeli war on Iran and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz are not just impacting oil prices, but are creating widespread global economic and humanitarian crises by disrupting critical supply chains for chemicals, fertilizers, and shipping logistics.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: US Dominance Is Crumbling… Here’s Why Iran Matters
US dominance is crumbling as a war of choice against Iran backfires, accelerating a global economic collapse and the formation of a new anti-imperialist world order.
Trump’s Support is About to Crater | The Next Level
The hosts critically analyze Trump's handling of the Iran conflict, arguing it is a self-inflicted economic disaster that will erode his base, while also dissecting the ideological void and financial motivations within the modern conservative movement.
BREAKING: Iran Mines Hormuz; Gulf Turns On Tehran; Missile Hits Tel Aviv | TBN Israel
Amid escalating Middle East tensions, Iran is reportedly mining the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel conducts deep strikes against Iranian missile infrastructure, and Gulf states harden their stance against Tehran.
Seyed M. Marandi: Israel Hits Iran Energy Sites, Iran’s Next Move: Israel’s Energy & Water Systems
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details Iran's unyielding stance against US and Israeli aggression, predicting severe global economic consequences if the conflict escalates and outlining Iran's strategy to fundamentally alter regional security dynamics.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 23, 2026
President Trump's surprise diplomatic signals on the Iran war, a fatal plane collision at LaGuardia amidst a federal shutdown, and a Supreme Court case on mail-in ballots dominate a day of complex national and international developments.
Trump Declares VICTORY On Iran Regime Change
President Trump declared 'victory' on Iran regime change and claimed ongoing talks, but hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti critically dissect these assertions, framing them as market manipulation amidst escalating conflict and domestic 'failed state' issues.
Trump’s Plan: War Abroad, Chaos at Home
This episode dissects the Trump administration's chaotic foreign policy regarding Iran's Strait of Hormuz and its controversial domestic move to deploy ICE agents to alleviate airport bottlenecks, highlighting internal contradictions and political motivations.
Mark Sleboda: Iran’s New Missiles SLAM Israel & US Bases - Saudi & UAE Involved as Bases Open
Iran's asymmetric warfare strategy, leveraging its 'sanction option' by closing the Strait of Hormuz and targeting Gulf state energy infrastructure, has weaponized the global economy against the US and Israel, leading to unprecedented geopolitical and economic shifts.
A Monthlong Closure of Hormuz Will Bankrupt Countries (w/ Sal Mercogliano)
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade choke point, is now under de facto Iranian control, leading to economic disruption, humanitarian crises for seafarers, and a potential restructuring of global trade patterns if the closure persists.