Explore the impact of the Enlightenment on society's perception of nature and the environment. Learn about the negative consequences of this cultural shift, such as slavery, racism, and environmental exploitation. Discover how the arrival of oil influenced religious beliefs and the birth of the modern PR industry. Delve into the paradoxes of liberty and equality in the United States, shaped by violent exploitation and the control of the ownership class.

Darren Dochuk, author of Anointed With Oil, joins Justin and Lance to discuss how Christianity and crude oil shaped modern America. They explore the connection between oil and Christianity, the role of oil in American politics, the belief that oil is a divine gift, and the influence of Aramco in Saudi Arabia.