The Energy Show

Discover how oil is integral to Trump's narco war against Venezuela. Venezuelan economist Francisco Rodriguez joins Mike to discuss how the world's largest oil reserves are at stake in the outcome of this war. SHOW NOTES: 2:39: Does Trump Want Venezuela's Oil? 4:32: How Are China, Russia and Iran Involved In Venezuela's Oil Sector? 8:34: What Type Of Domestic Support Does Maduro Have? 12:04: How Is Chevron Able To Operate In Venezuela? 14:32: How Will Venezuela's Oil Sector Change If Maduro Is Ousted? 16:56: How Are America's Relations With Venezuela's Neighbors Impacting The War?

Discover how America must recapture a healthy relationship with energy to secure its future. Ron Stein joins Mike to discuss how energy became an extreme political issue detached from the realities of modern life, and what steps can be taken to bring back energy sanity. SHOW NOTES: 00:47: How Are The Media Complicit In Energy Lunacy? 4:43: How Is California Tilting Towards Energy Wisdom? 8:43: How Is Nuclear Energy Poised To Flourish? 11:03: What Are The Realities Of Wind & Solar Subsidies? 13:57: How Will AI Impact Demand For Fossil Fuels?

Discover how Trump's attempts to de-regulate oil and gas are proceeding, and if "Drill, baby, drill" is a realistic goal for the American economy. Economist James Broughel joins Mike. SHOW NOTES: 1:56: How Has Trump Changed Permitting? 4:10: How Does Trump's Permitting Differ From Biden's? 6:24: How Does Permitting Differ On Public vs. Private Land? 7:49: How Has N. Dakota Successfully Executed Permitting? 14:49: Are Rare-Earth Permits Increasing? 17:56: How Are Some Democratic States Enticing Permitting For Oil and Gas? 21:44: How Is AI Loosening Permitting For Oil and Gas?

Discover how Trump's Middle East peace deal is impacting oil and gas. From OPEC to China to the Ukraine war, Trump has set in motion historic actions that effect the world's biggest energy producers and consumers. Rod Martin joins Mike with analysis of the historic changes underway. SHOW NOTES: 2:06: How is Iran The Biggest Loser In Gaza War? 4:19: How Is OPEC Changed By Trump's Peace Deal? 6:55: How Does The Gaza Peace Deal Impact Russia? 9:28: How Is The Gaza Peace Deal Impacting The China-Russia Alliance? 11:58: How Much Support Does Xi Jinping Have Inside China? 13:29: How Does Trump's Peace Deal Impact His Trade War With China? 18:47: Will The Gaza Peace Deal Expand The Abraham Accords?

China weaponizes rare earth minerals in its trade war with Trump. Discover how valuable rare earths are to America's national security, and what leverage Trump has to respond to China. Chris Berry, a rare earth analyst, joins Mike. SHOW NOTES: 2:08: How Is China Using Rare Earth Minerals To Gain Leverage In The Trade War? 3:42: How Important Are Rare Earths To America? 5:08: How Did China Gain Market Dominance In Rare Earths? 5:54: Can America Produce Its Own Rare Earths? 8:47: Why Has America Ignored Chinese Dominance In Rare Earths? 9:43: How Long Will It Take For The U.S. To Equal China In Rare Earths? 10:54: What Leverage Does Trump Have In The Current Trade War With China?

Discover how California suddenly flip-flopped on oil and gas. The most anti-fossil fuel state has signed new laws to allow oil and gas drilling. Dave Noerr, mayor of Taft, CA., joins Mike to discuss how California finally embraced energy reality. SHOW NOTES: 1:01: What Are The New Energy Bills Signed Into Law In California? 3:14: How Did California Go From The Top Oil Producing State To The Most Anti-Oil State? 5:51: How Will EPA Regulations Be Impacted By California's New Energy Laws? 9:11: How Are Taxes Impacting Energy Decisions In California? 13:30: Are EVs Still Mandated Under California Law? 16:40: How Are Oil Producers Reacting To California's New Energy Laws? 22:35: How Did Oil Refiners Scare Gavin Newsom?

The U.S. and China are competing for A.I. dominance, and the winner may control the global economy and security. Gabriel Collins joins Mike to discuss how energy is the cornerstone for A.I. superiority. SHOW NOTES: 2:20: How Is The Permian Basin Uniquely Suited To Power A.I.? 5:34: Who Is Competing To Power American A.I.? 6:45: How Are Bitcoin Miners Impacted By A.I.? 8:23: What Role Will Nuclear Power Play in A.I.? 9:14: How Will The Grid Be Impacted By A.I. Power Demands? 11:36: How Will LNG Prices Be Impacted By A.I.? 13:37: How Will Foreign Demand For American Energy Impact A.I.'s Power Needs?

A new climate report commissioned by The Energy Department and written by credentialed scientists challenges much of the green energy dogma. Steve Koonin, one of the report's authors, joins Mike to discuss the report, and how it may impact energy policy in the U.S. and around the world. SHOW NOTES: 1:18: How Do Government Grants Create Bias In Scientific Reporting? 2:48: Why Do So Many Climate Scientists Disagree With The New Climate Report? 3:32: How Is CO2 The Boogeyman Of Green Energy? 7:53: How Is Demand For Electricity Increasing? 10:35: What Is The Purpose Of The New Climate Report? 11:50 How Could The New Climate Report Challenge The Endangerment Finding?

Oil and gas are the backbone of Trump's trade deal with the EU. Can American producers deliver $750 billion of product over the next 3 years? What do investors need to know about new opportunities this deal presents? Energy analyst Paige Lambermont joins Mike to discuss Trump's massive energy deal. SHOW NOTES: 1:01: Can American producers deliver $750 billion of product to Europe? 3:23: How Does Trump's Deal Benefit Producers and Investors? 4:57: Is Europe's Biggest Demand for LNG? 7:40: How Did Germany's Crazy Energy Policy Lead To Trump's Deal? 11:49: Is Nuclear Energy Part of Trump's Deal? 13:31: How Is Russia Impacted By Trump's Deal?

Discover how The Big, Beautiful Bill impacts all energy sectors. Who wins and who loses? What should investors know about the future of oil and gas? Can green energy survive without taxpayer subsidies? Mark Mills joins Mike with cutting-edge analysis of the new laws. SHOW NOTES: 1:16: How Does The Big Beautiful Bill Impact Oil & Gas? 8:27: Where Will New Drilling Permits Be Most Attractive? 12:15: Can Green Energy Survive Without Taxpayer Subsidies? 17:17: What's Wrong With Government Incentivizing All Forms Of Energy? 20:12: Why Should We Expect More Nuclear Energy? 22:41: How Does LNG Solve the "Goldilocks Problem?"