The NPR Politics Podcast Roundup: Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Production & LA City Council
Oct 14, 2022
Adrian Florido, NPR's national desk correspondent and an expert on Los Angeles politics, dives into two hot topics: the recent OPEC+ oil production cuts and a political scandal in LA. He discusses how Saudi Arabia's decision to reduce oil output may be bolstering Russia's finances amid the Ukraine war, raising tensions with the U.S. Meanwhile, Florido sheds light on a racial controversy among LA councilors, emphasizing the implications for local elections and racial solidarity in a politically charged environment.
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U.S.-Saudi Relations
- The U.S.-Saudi relationship is strained after the Khashoggi killing and OPEC+ oil cuts.
- These events have led to increased tension and a reevaluation of the alliance.
OPEC+ Impact
- OPEC+ oil production cuts will likely increase oil prices, benefiting Russia.
- This is problematic for the U.S. as it funds Russia's war in Ukraine.
Disagreement and Domestic Politics
- The White House and Saudi Arabia disagree on the global economy and oil's role.
- Higher gas prices due to cuts also have domestic political implications for the U.S. midterms.