Helen Thompson, an expert on Dallas and the end of oil, dives into the cultural impact of the iconic soap opera. She discusses how the show mirrored America's oil dependency crisis, intertwining family drama with the complexities of the energy market. Helen explores the legacy of J.R. Ewing and posits connections to modern political figures. From 'Miss Ellie Saves the Day' to 'oil fictions' in literature, they unravel the larger implications of ambition, ethics, and the future of fossil fuels in storytelling and society.