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What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead

Where Did the Democratic Party’s Pro-Hamas Wing Come From?

May 3, 2024
This podcast discusses the US Southwest outpacing Kuwait in crude oil production, the International Criminal Court's threat to arrest Israeli officials, the financial industry moving from NY and CA, and how support for Hamas may divide the Democratic coalition.
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  • US Southwest pumps more crude oil than Kuwait, causing geological changes and concerns for local communities.
  • International Criminal Court poses threats to Israeli officials and Hamas leaders, complicating aid delivery and responses to attacks.

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Oil Production in West Texas and New Mexico

Drillers in a desert area spanning West Texas and New Mexico are extracting more crude than Kuwait. The frenzied oil production has caused land to sink and rise significantly. Concerns have been raised as geological changes occur due to the extraction of oil and water, impacting local communities.

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