Oil Prices
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
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.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 20, 2026
President Trump declares Iran's military 'finished' as the war enters its fourth week, causing rising oil prices and airport chaos from a government shutdown, while NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani navigates a budget deficit and a unique relationship with Trump.
Gerald Celente: Trump Already Losing the Iran War
Gerald Celente asserts that Donald Trump's new war in the Middle East, launched under false pretenses and driven by personal ego and external influence, is already failing and poised to trigger the 'greatest depression' in modern history.
Trump SLAMS Israel's South Pars Strikes + Iran Executes Wrestler | PBD #763
This episode dissects escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, domestic political betrayals, and economic challenges in New York, highlighting the hosts' strong opinions on accountability and leadership.
BREAKING: U.S. Weighs INVADING Iran Oil Island; Gulf Energy Crisis Grows | TBN Israel
As the US and Israel systematically dismantle Iran's military and leadership, the conflict escalates into an energy war, with the US considering ground invasion of Iran's critical Karag oil island to secure global oil routes.
Trump Pushes $200 Billion War Plan as Backlash Grows
Hosts John Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer dissect the escalating 'war in Iran,' its devastating economic impact, the Trump administration's political missteps, and the controversial influence of special interest groups in Democratic primaries.
IT HAS BEGUN, Subpoenas Filed Over GRAND CONSPIRACY Against Trump | Timcast IRL
James Comey's subpoena in an alleged 'grand conspiracy' against Trump ignites a fiery debate on the weaponization of the US legal system, escalating foreign policy costs, and the national security implications of birth tourism.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 19, 2026
This episode dissects the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, its global economic fallout, the Trump administration's controversial war messaging, and a fatal ICE shooting, revealing deep political and social fissures.
LIVE: Trump FACES COLLAPSES in WAR…NO ESCAPE!!! 3/19/2026
The host vehemently criticizes Donald Trump's handling of the escalating war in Iran, alleging it's a disastrous, unlawful conflict leading to economic collapse, global isolation, and a cover-up of the Epstein files.
John Mearsheimer: Trump's War Is STRATEGIC DISASTER W/ No End In Sight
Professor John Mearsheimer argues that the Trump administration's war on Iran was a colossal strategic error, driven by Israeli influence and a miscalculation of Iranian strength, leading to devastating global economic and geopolitical consequences with no clear exit.
Global Energy PRICES SPIKE As Depression Looms
Global energy markets are in crisis, with spiking oil and gas prices driven by geopolitical instability, inadequate refinery capacity, and strategic blunders, threatening a global depression starting in Asia.
WORST CASE SCENARIO: Energy Infrastructure BURNING Across Middle East
The US and Israel's strike on Iran's largest gas field triggered massive retaliatory attacks on critical energy infrastructure across the Middle East, pushing the global economy into a 'worst-case scenario' energy crisis.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 19, 2026
Global energy markets faced severe disruption following escalating US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation across the Persian Gulf, while domestic US politics grappled with war funding, executive appointments, and revelations of historical abuse.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 18, 2026
This episode details escalating conflicts in the Middle East, contentious U.S. political debates over intelligence and a DHS nominee, and significant social issues including a migrant crisis in Lebanon, sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez, and a national debate on historical revisionism.
The Trump Self-Deportation Leak is Crazy & AIPAC Spent Hidden Millions to Crush Progressives
A deep dive into the controversial DHS Secretary nominee Mark Wayne Mullin, the failed $1 billion 'self-deportation' program, the escalating Middle East conflict's global impact, and the significant influence of PAC money in recent Democratic primaries.
LIVE: Trump DESPERATE FOR HELP as WAR SPIRALS
The host dissects the escalating Iran war, highlighting Trump's contradictory messaging, the severe global economic fallout from disrupted supply chains, and the political implications for his administration.
Senate SAVE Act Debate. Ill. Primary Election. Obama Pushes Va. Restricting Vote. Gas Prices Soar.
This episode exposes Republican legislative tactics, from a 'Trojan horse' voter suppression bill and self-sabotaging foreign policy to racially charged misinformation campaigns against small business support and religious freedom in education.
Senate SAVE Act Debate. Ill. Primary Election. Obama Pushes Va. Restricting Vote. Gas Prices Soar.
This episode dissects Republican legislative tactics, exposes alleged foreign policy blunders, and debunks misinformation surrounding state-level economic programs, highlighting how political narratives are crafted and challenged.
Senate SAVE Act Debate. Ill. Primary Election. Obama Pushes Va. Restricting Vote. Gas Prices Soar.
This episode dissects Republican legislative efforts, exposing alleged voter suppression tactics, discriminatory school voucher programs, and foreign policy blunders, while celebrating Black-owned businesses and cultural icons.
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump's Iran War BACKFIRED...Fast!
A high-ranking Trump administration official's resignation over the Iran war exposes deep internal fractures and severe economic blowback, challenging the 'America First' narrative.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 16, 2026
President Trump demands allied support for securing the Strait of Hormuz amidst the ongoing Iran war, while domestic politics grapple with rising gas prices, anti-Islamic rhetoric, and a controversial voter eligibility bill.
SAVE Act Scam Exposed. Clyburn House Bid. Black Woman Dragged From Car. Trump Targets Haitians
Roland Martin and guests expose the voter suppression tactics embedded in the SAVE Act, debate the value of seniority versus youth in Congress, and detail Trump's attempts to rename the Kennedy Center and dismantle DEI initiatives.
Iran War Consequences: Will Epic Fury be an Epic Failure? (w/ Robert Kagan) | Bulwark on Sunday
Robert Kagan details how the ongoing Iran war has fractured US alliances, empowered adversaries like Russia and China, and left the US facing a critical, high-stakes decision on long-term military commitment in the Middle East.
Trump’s Iran War Could Send Prices Soaring (w/ Kenneth Rogoff) | How to Fix It
Harvard Professor Kenneth Rogoff details how escalating US debt, attacks on Federal Reserve independence, and geopolitical instability in the Middle East threaten the dollar's global reserve status and could trigger a domestic economic crisis.