Lauren Steffi

David Arrington, an independent oilman with a flair for the dramatic, shares his adventurous escapades in the Permian Basin amid the 1980s oil bust. Lauren Steffi, an author who dives deep into George Mitchell's life, reveals how Mitchell's innovations in hydraulic fracturing revolutionized the industry. They reflect on the emotional rollercoaster of boom and bust, the resilience of Midland's community, and the legacy of Mitchell that paved the way for the U.S. energy independence story.