Oil Prices
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
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.
LIVE Power Panel: Marjorie Taylor Greene and Nina Turner
A rare bipartisan panel featuring Marjorie Taylor Greene and Nina Turner reveals surprising agreement on ending the war in Iran, curbing corporate housing, and abolishing the filibuster, while sharply disagreeing on voter ID and the methods of immigration enforcement.
JD Vance Knows the Iran War Is a Disaster—But Can’t Say It (w/ Tom Nichols) | The Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the Trump administration's chaotic and ill-conceived Iran war, highlighting its strategic blunders, economic fallout, and the dangerous lack of competent leadership and internal dissent.
It’s backfiring but it might be profitable
The host details how Donald Trump's administration potentially profited from the Iran war by manipulating oil prices and controlling Venezuelan oil exports, while simultaneously exposing Republican political vulnerabilities and Trump's cognitive decline.
'I'M K*LLING THEM!' Trump SNAPS As Iran REJECTS CEASEFIRE; Marines Deployed! Bibi Death Rumors ERUPT
The host details an escalating regional conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, highlighting alleged war crimes, economic fallout, and domestic political instability, while questioning official narratives and speculating on false flag operations.
Old Dominion & Michigan Synagogue Terror Attacks | PBD #759
This episode dissects recent terror attacks in the US, New York City's controversial tax policies, and the geopolitical landscape, highlighting perceived government failures and media manipulation.
Americans FURIOUS as Trump Celebrates High Gas Prices
Trump's administration faces a 'gigantic cluster' in the Iran war, marked by escalating conflict, rising oil prices, and a bizarre political strategy that includes celebrating high gas prices and promoting anti-Muslim bigotry, all while his appointees demonstrate profound incompetence.
SAVE Act Scam Exposed. Clyburn House Bid. Black Woman Dragged From Car. Trump Targets Haitians
This episode exposes the political machinations behind voter suppression efforts, the debate over congressional seniority, Trump's attempts to rename the Kennedy Center, and the economic fallout from his foreign policy in Iran.
Trump LOSES IT with STAGGERING announcement | Another Day
Donald Trump consistently reframes negative events, including surging oil prices and military conflict, as beneficial for the US, while dismissing public concerns like housing affordability.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 3/12/26
The hosts dissect the ongoing 'unlawful war' in Iran, detailing military incidents, escalating casualties, global economic fallout, and the perceived collapse of US alliances, all attributed to the 'Trump regime's' incompetence and self-serving policies.