The Rest Is History

168. Oil: Conflict, Chaos and Climate Change

Mar 25, 2022

In this engaging discussion, Helen Thompson, a Professor of Political Economy at the University of Cambridge with a focus on energy's geopolitical effects, joins Tom and Dominic. They delve into the critical role of oil in U.S. politics and its impact on modern conflicts like the situation in Ukraine. The conversation traverses the future of energy, including China's rise in green technology and the implications of Putin's actions on his geopolitical power. They also humorously link oil's cultural representation in shows like 'Dallas' to real-world energy dilemmas.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

The Intersection of Oil Conflicts and Climate Challenges

1min

Oil, Politics, and Power Dynamics

21min

Geopolitical Reflections and Personal Support Systems

4min

Geopolitics of Energy: Ukraine at the Center

18min

Navigating the Energy Transition Amidst Crisis

3min

Tom and Dominic are back with Helen Thompson for a second episode on the history of oil, its impact and how it shapes geopolitics.

Tune in to hear about the impact of oil production on US Politics, its importance to the history and current situation in Ukraine, and what we can learn about oil from the exploits of J. R. Ewing in the TV show 'Dallas'.

The pod also looks to the future, examining China's explosive growth and advantageous position with Green Energy, whether Putin's recent actions have shifted the basis of his geopolitical power and if Britain is on track for Net Zero by 2050...

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Producer: Dom Johnson

Exec Producer: Jack Davenport

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