Podcasts about Big Oil

The plastic-drenched, disposable world we live in didn't happen by accident. It was slowly, methodically built by Big Oil. They're doing everything in their power to get people to use as much plastic as possible, all so they can make money from every single molecule they extract from the ground. And right now, they're pouring billions of dollars into plans to double, or even triple, plastic production by 2050. This week, award-winning environmental journalist Beth Gardiner joins us to pull back the curtain on who's behind all this plastic and why. We explore why production is skyrocketing despite consumer pushback, how the myth of recycling keeps us distracted, and why naming the real culprits is the first step toward true systemic change. Resources mentioned: Plastic Inc: The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil's Biggest Bet Beyond Plastics This episode is sponsored by Fearless Finance. Use code SUSTAINABLE to get $50 off your first meeting.   This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A core role of the US Department of Justice is to protect people from abusees by giant corporations.But DOJ's present inhabitants have twisted that mission bassackwards – using the agency to protect corporate abusers from people seeking justice. For example: Big Oil. This massive polluter is insisting that government authorities must save it from its own transgressions. For decades, multibillion-dollar behemoths like Exxon have known that their fossil fuel emissions are increasing climate change, causing catastrophic destruction and deaths from intensified fires, floods, etc. Numerous lawsuits have now been filed demanding that the profiteers behind these horrific losses pay a fair share of the damage they've done.“Noooo,” whined the petro-perpetrators, scampering to Washington and to Republican statehouses to lobby for retroactive blanket immunity from all responsibility. Sure enough, top GOP officials are racing to bail out this murderous industry, which – by the way – finances the political campaigns of those oily officials.But wait… there's much more:* Our so-called “Justice Department” has sued Hawaii and Michigan to deny a “state's right” to sue energy corporations that cause climate change.* A GOP group of state attorneys general are proposing a nationwide “liability shield” that would preemptively excuse oil, gas, and coal polluters from any responsibility for climate damages.* The same group wants the federal government to cut funding to any state or city that sues energy corporations.* And King Donald has decreed that the justice department stop all laws, policies, and suits that “threaten” fossil fuel production.This is blantantly corrupt plutocracy… not to mention stupid! To help stop it, go to Center for Climate Integrity. ClimateIntegrity.orgJim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

The issue of Canada's national unity is heading towards the ballot box as Alberta is having a referendum on the issue of separatism. I spoke with Canadian journalist Nora Loreto about the background to this dispute, the backing the referendum is receiving from right-wing US political actors such as Steve Bannon and lobbyists connected to the oil industry. The discussion also takes up the role of Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is using the crisis to push a neoliberal agenda. For more commentary by Nora, you can go to the podcast Sandy and Nora Talk Politics, which is found here.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

While consumers are trying to cut down on the use of plastics, the oil, gas and petrochemical companies are ramping up their plastic production. In her new book, award-winning journalist Beth Gardiner details the plastic industries manipulation of consumers and the government, while continuing to damage the environment in multiple ways. The book is "Plastic, Inc.: The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil's Biggest Bet".

The issue of Canada's national unity is heading towards the ballot box as Alberta is having a referendum on the issue of separatism. I spoke with Canadian journalist Nora Loreto about the background to this dispute, the backing the referendum is receiving from right wing US political actors such as Steve Bannon and lobbyists connected to the oil industry. The discussion also takes up the role of Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is using the crisis to push a neoliberal agenda. For more commentary by Nora, you can go to the podcast Sandy and Nora Talk Politics, which is found here.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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On this week's Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann cover a packed week of animal rights news, kicking off with a cringe-worthy DM urging a vegan to accept “happy” backyard eggs — and why you don’t owe anyone a debate. They explore the theory that the meat industry, like Big Oil, is seeing the writing on the wall and quietly trying to…

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A viral social media post falsely claims that Ghislaine Maxwell’s father still owns McGraw‑Hill textbooks used in schools across the U.S. In reality, her father Robert Maxwell died in 1991 and has no connection to the company today, as any past partnership ended decades ago. California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocked Sen. Ted Cruz by posting an AI‑generated image of him as a “lapdog” for Chevron, captioned “good boy,” escalating their public feud over gas prices and energy policies. The exchange started after Cruz criticized California’s high fuel costs and blamed state policies, while Newsom pushed back by accusing Big Oil—and Cruz—of driving up prices and protecting corporate interests. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A viral social media post falsely claims that Ghislaine Maxwell’s father still owns McGraw‑Hill textbooks used in schools across the U.S. In reality, her father Robert Maxwell died in 1991 and has no connection to the company today, as any past partnership ended decades ago. California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocked Sen. Ted Cruz by posting an AI‑generated image of him as a “lapdog” for Chevron, captioned “good boy,” escalating their public feud over gas prices and energy policies. The exchange started after Cruz criticized California’s high fuel costs and blamed state policies, while Newsom pushed back by accusing Big Oil—and Cruz—of driving up prices and protecting corporate interests. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Hump Day on The Majority Report On today's program: Ken Paxton, a three-time felon, wins his runoff with incumbent John Cornyn for the Republican nomination for Senate in Texas. The Democratic nominee James Talarico is already contrasting his legislative record against Paxton's criminal record. Alex Jaquez, Chief of Policy & Advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative, joins the show to discuss an analysis from Groundwork entitled: "Big Oil Racks Up Windfall Profits While Consumers Pay Higher Prices". Matt Duss, executive vice-president at the Center for International Policy and co-host of the UnDiplomatic podcast joins the program for a conversation about his piece in Foreign Policy magazine entitled: "How the Abraham Accords Fueled a New era of Conflict". In the Fun Half: Abdul El-Sayed clashes with Will Cain on Fox News over his support for abolishing ICE and the war on Iran's impact on the economy. Melissa Derosa, former chief of staff for Andrew Cuomo, says that there a lot of 'moderate' Democrats that won't shed any tears if Graham Platner loses to Susan Collins - the Republican. Josh Shapiro compares criticism of AIPAC to suppression of free speech. New Jersey Senator Andy Kim describes the horrific conditions he witnessed on a tour of an ICE detention center in New Jersey. Joe Scarborough, of all people, speaks out against the unconstitutional ICE internment camps. Markwayne Mullin suggests that DHS is considering suspending all international flight processing in sanctuary city airports. All that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: PLAUD: Go to plaud.ai/majority and use code MAJORITY for 10% off. SHOPIFY: Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/majority NUTRAFOL: Get $10 off your first month's subscription + free shipping at Nutrafol.com when you use promo code TMR10 SUNSET LAKE CBD: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged drivers to avoid Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend, arguing the company’s branded gas costs significantly more—often 60 to 80 cents per gallon higher than unbranded alternatives. He said cheaper, unbranded fuel comes from the same sources and meets the same standards, accusing “Big Oil” of profiting during global supply disruptions and warning consumers not to overpay just for the brand. Critics point out that most Chevron stations are independently owned. Chevron is fighting back with signs and stations that put the blame on Sacramento. John Gerardi sits in for John Broeske. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of the Friday Bob Rose Show, on the surge in Memoria Day travel amid expensive gas. In California, Dems are blaming the highest prices in the US on big oil profits. But, the highest taxes in the US, mandated climate blends and refining regulations have added to recent market surges. Plus, all the morning's biggest news stories for 5-22-26

In her new book, journalist Beth Gardiner reveals how Big Oil is investing billions to increase plastic production, despite the immense health and environmental risks.

Did you know every time you fill up your gas tank, you're paying two prices? In this episode, Sherrell shares two talks about what Big Oil has built, what it buried, and what this discovery means for our future. Talks featuredHow to power the world 24/7 — without oil | Cindy TaffWhat the oil industry doesn't want you to know | Stephanie Honchell Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the world moves away from fossil fuels, oil and gas companies are betting on plastic to keep profits rolling in. In her new book, “Plastic Inc.,” investigative journalist Beth Gardiner digs into how plastic went from a useful byproduct of oil and gas production into a material that has literally seeped into every aspect of our lives from the air we breathe to the water we drink. Overproduction of single-use plastic has left the world with a massive pollution problem, which plastic producers have successfully blamed on consumers, Gardiner argues. And, while Bay Area residents look for ways to reduce their plastic use, oil companies plan to double or triple plastic production. We talk about why the world is drowning in plastic and how we might reverse the trend. Guests: Beth Gardiner, environmental journalist; author, "Plastic Inc." and "Choked: Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Ruth Foster of Divest NY speaks on Comptroller DiNapoli's investments in Big Oil. Then, Willie Terry covers the NY Statewide Senior Action Council, "2026 Annual Senior Grassroots Advocacy Day" in Albany. Later on, Diane Mbombo-Tite speaks on growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo and her immigration story on another episode of Triple E's. After that, we hear about “Storytime from Palestine,” part of the “Sowing seeds for Palestine” event taking place at Yesfolk Tonics on May 23. Finally, we hear from Guinean musician Natu Camara ahead of her performance at The Sanctuary for Independent Media on May 15 at 7pm!

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The climate crisis is upon us. The upcoming summer is expected to be brutal with dangerous heatwaves, severe drought across the country, wildfires, and extreme storms. We know the solution to the climate crisis is to stop burning fossil fuels, yet, despite his commitment to divest from fossil fuels in 2020, Comptroller DiNapoli continues to invest heavily in Exxon, Shell, Chevron and other Big Oil companies that continue to destroy our climate. In addition, continued investments in risky fossil fuels have hurt the pension fund. Ruth Foster of Divest NY talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine as to why the group decided to endorse comptroller candidates Drew Warshaw and Raj Goyle in the democratic party primary. Ruth also discusses the effort to shut down the Sheridan Ave. Steam Plant and convert the Capital Complex to renewable energy, including geothermal.

Howard Lutnick begged Jeffrey Epstein for an island invite. Kash Patel lost it after losing his bourbon. Putin's and Shell Oil's quarterly oil profits more than doubled since the war began In this episode: • Howard Lutnick's emails to Jeffrey Epstein — and his defense: "I brought my wife and kids" • Epstein's suicide note finally made public — found by his cellmate, an ex-cop charged with quadruple homicide • Kash Patel's missing bourbon at Quantico and the threat to prosecute the FBI agent who took it • Three U.S. destroyers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz — and the ceasefire Trump never wanted • Shell Oil's quarterly profits more than doubled since the war began • The two people who put Trump in office: Big Oil and Vladimir Putin • Pete Hegseth and the War Crimes Act of 1996 • Marco Rubio's Cuba story falls apart — his family came three years before Castro • Zoran Mamdani puts a slumlord's head on a stick — $31 million judgment, $900,000 frozen • Steven Roth says "tax the rich" is the same as a racial slur • John Catsimatidis defines the middle class from his Florida mansion • Ken Griffin's $238 million Manhattan penthouse and the pied-à-terre tax • California governor race — the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer • If you're not angry, you're depressed Key figures: Howard Lutnick, Jeffrey Epstein, Kash Patel, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, Zoran Mamdani, Steven Roth, John Catsimatidis, Ken Griffin, Gavin Newsom, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Ro Khanna, Kamala Harris

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

'BradCast' 5/7/2026: GOP Seeks Immunity for Big Oil; White South Rising Again After SCOTUS Ruling by Progressive Voices

BluEnergies (BLUGF) CEO Craig Steinke on why Big Oil is rushing into West Africa… the company's "multibillion-barrel" opportunity, legendary leadership, and TotalEnergies (TTE) partnership… And catalysts for the stock over the next 12 months. In this episode: Why Big Oil is rushing into West Africa right now [1:10] CEO Craig Steinke on BluEnergies' (BLUGF) "multibillion-barrel" opportunity [4:47] The key to BlueEnergies' success: A major early-mover advantage [8:08] A game-changing partnership with one of the supermajors [12:07] This legendary mining exec is backing BluEnergies [15:24] Catalysts for the stock over the next 12 months [18:52] An all-star management team aligned with shareholders [23:26] Disclosure Statement in Compliance with Section 17(b) of the Securities Act Curzio Research, Inc. (CRI) is a communication and marketing company that provides services to BluEnergies Ltd (TSXV.BLU), a publicly traded company (the "Company"), including awareness and engagement or opinions on the Company. Compensation CRI receives compensation from the Company in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars over a two-month period from April 15, 2026 through June 15, 2026. However, this compensation is not contingent upon any specific opinions or recommendations being issued, and no price targets are set by CRI. All reports are intended to reflect the independent views of those preparing them. As required by Section 17(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, CRI hereby discloses this compensation arrangement, which may result in potential conflicts of interest. Investors should be aware that compensation has been provided by the Company to CRI who is preparing any reports or opinions. You can read the full disclosure here: https://curzio.me/bluenergies-disclosure. Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li

Oil shock has been synonymous with the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but the oil byproducts that make plastics aren't making it through the strait either, and as Beth Gardiner, author of the book, "Plastic Inc.: The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil's Biggest Bet," explains it could start impacting the cost of goods here at home, from toys and clothes to the supply of medical gloves.

Why Is Trump Calling the Top Black Democrat a “Thug”? Trump Will Soon Regret His Flagrantly Racist Meme Calling Hakeem Jeffries a ‘LOW IQ THUG' as reported by News Corpse. Did Trump Just Buy the Supreme Court Over Dinner? Is Trump's DOJ Now Big Oil's Personal Law Firm? Plus How Trump, Republicans, and Their Billionaires Took Your Money and Then Sold You Hate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Der Öl- und Gasmulti TotalEnergies ist zum größten Spieler im deutschen Offshore-Windmarkt aufgestiegen. In Mosambik treibt er zeitgleich ein Gasprojekt voran, das von Gewalt und Vertreibung begleitet ist. Wie ernst meint es Big Oil mit der Energiewende? Von Philipp Lemmerich, Céline Weimar-Dittmar und Alexandre Nhampossa www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Feature

In deze aflevering behandelen Jilles van den Beukel en Remco de Boer uiteraard 'de crisis'. Ook gaat het over het vertrek van de Verenigde Arabische Emiraten uit OPEC+, over waarom Big Oil z'n oog op Cananda heeft laten vallen – zie de 16,4 miljard kostende overname door Shell, over de First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, georganiseerd door Colombia en Nederland, en over het voornemen van de Belgische regering om de kernenegievloot – of wat daar nog van over is – over te nemen van Engie.

May 1, 2026; Tonight, how Trump made Big Oil the big winners after two months of war. Then, inside the New York Times reporting on a suicide note purportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein that's been kept secret for 7 years. And as Alabama, Tennessee and others move to redraw maps, what exactly is happening in the state of Florida?  Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer led off the show with Apple shares jumping on a Q2 beat and revenue guidance. The discussion also focused on Apple's future, with John Ternus set to succeed Tim Cook as CEO in September. The anchors also explored what to expect from the markets in May, with both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 coming off their best month since 2020. Exxon Mobil and Chevron posted better-than-expected Q1 earnings, but profits fell by double digits due to oil shipment disruptions related to the Iran war. Also in focus: Roblox plummets, Reddit and Roku rally, Western Digital's results and the stock's parabolic run, a preview of Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting — the first with Greg Abel as the company's CEO. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NASA astronauts from the Artemis II mission join the show from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, discussing data centers in space, Elon Musk's impact on the industry and much more. Then earnings from Chevron and Exxon help paint a picture of just how much the Iran war is impacting global oil markets. And Apple results showing strong demand, but how will memory prices impact outlook? All that on Money Movers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oil has been at the center of the war on Iran. Ben Norton explains how the United States became the biggest oil producer on Earth, and how the US empire uses petroleum as a geopolitical and economic weapon, pushing for monopolistic Big Oil corporations to dominate the global market. Ben also discusses why Trump pressured the UAE to withdraw from OPEC, and he debunks the myth that the USA is "energy independent". VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh-E3q6tGEw Check out our related video on the biggest oil crisis in history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUdyPJM_rOw Topics 0:00 Iran war and oil 0:36 Petrodollar 1:52 USA is biggest oil producer 3:39 US oil exports increase 4:32 Oil price skyrockets 5:03 Corporate profits rise 5:37 Strait of Hormuz 6:30 UAE withdraws from OPEC 7:31 Abraham Accords 8:37 OPEC history 9:14 Seven Sisters: Big Oil 11:01 OPEC members 12:13 OPEC+ participants 13:18 Goal of OPEC 14:25 State-owned oil companies 15:12 Why USA dislikes OPEC 16:56 Oil is political 17:18 Venezuela economic war 19:06 Big Oil execs in US govt 20:55 Cuba oil blockade 22:29 Energy and food crisis 23:36 US "energy independence" 25:06 US oil imports 26:12 Types of crude oil 27:26 US oil refineries 28:47 US imports by country 30:36 Oil benchmarks 32:47 Oil futures market 33:53 Price predictions 36:04 Economic crisis fears 37:02 Outro

with Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen

Per my May 2025 interview with Stanford's Chris Callahan regarding his April 2025 “Nature” article titled, “Carbon Majors and the Scientific Case for Climate Liability,” we know that among the 90 companies responsible for 63% of industrial GHG emissions over the past 200 years, 83 are fossil fuel companies.Two weeks ago Senator Cruz (R-TX) and four other Republican senators dropped their “Stop Climate Shakedown's Act.” In part the legislation would prohibit retroactive liability, mandate dismissal of pending climate liability lawsuits in several states and preempt state authority, e.g., outlaw state climate superfund laws (think: NY and VT). The bill was largely anticipated because the Heritage Foundation's “Project 2025” report proposed policy recommendations designed to “dismantle legal and regulatory frameworks” in response to what the Foundation terms “woke lawfare.” Mike Meno, The Center for Climate Integrity's Communication Director, unpacks the who, what, why, how and where. Information on the Center for Climate Integrity is at: https://climateintegrity.org/See also the Center's “No Immunity for Big Oil” page at: https://www.noimmunityforbigoil.org/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

We talk Yamaha Atlanta Short Track and ToonFest 2026. Meanwhile, Lorin takes on Big Oil, TSA and slow walkers!

Ray White speaks to Adam Gilchrist about a Russian superyacht, Japanese humanoid robots and opec’s big oil change. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum urged top U.S. oil and gas executives on a call Thursday to increase their companies' production in an effort to lower oil prices. The conversation comes as tensions with Iran escalate and high energy costs are putting pressure on consumers and President Donald Trump's approval ratings ahead of the midterms. POLITICO's Ben Lefebvre breaks down the White House's strategy, how oil companies are feeling right now, and the broader economic and political implications of the Iran war. Plus, the largest renewable energy project in U.S. history has begun generating electricity, and the Trump administration has completed its review of Biden-era projects, keeping about 80 percent. Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Cyril Zaneski is executive editor of POLITICO's E&E News. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Veronica Tejera is the deputy head of Audio/Video at POLITICO. Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Follow the show on Apple, Spotify, Youtube and Instagram. Follow POLITICO here:    ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram:  / politico      ➤ Facebook:  / politico   For more reporting on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world's top 100 oil and gas companies made more than $30m every hour in unearned profit in the first month of the US-Israeli war in Iran, according to exclusive analysis for the Guardian. The conflict pushed the price of oil to an average of $100 a barrel in March, leading to estimated windfall war profits for the month of $23bn for the companies. Lucy Hough speaks to Damian Carrington, the Guardian's environment editor – watch on YouTube Read Damian's exclusive here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

And Beth Gardiner says industry hopes you won't notice. So what does it take to fight back? That's the number one question the journalist asks in her new book, Plastic Inc.: The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil's Biggest Bet. She traces the history of how and why the industry has ramped up plastic production, and how we can ditch all but the most essential plastic in our lives.

America's oil industry is privately lobbying top Trump administration officials — including the president himself — to block any permanent peace plan with Iran that would leave Tehran charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. POLITICO's Ben Lefebvre explains the oil industry's short-term and long-term concerns, how the White House is responding, and why this waterway could make or break the deal. Plus, a new POLITICO survey found that Europeans want more renewable energy even if it temporarily increases their bills, and the U.S. Energy Information Administration said energy consumption in the United States will remain flat through 2050. Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Cyril Zaneski is executive editor of POLITICO's E&E News. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Veronica Tejera is the deputy head of Audio/Video at POLITICO. Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Follow the show on Apple, Spotify, Youtube and Instagram. Follow POLITICO here:    ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram:  / politico      ➤ Facebook:  / politico   For more reporting on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here they come again. Every couple of decades another infestation of smiling, winking, fast-talking, corporate hucksters descends on rural America.The scammers have varied from Big Oil's notorious land men to peddlers of private prisons. But this one is the biggest, most important flimflam yet, with Silicon Valley billionaires and Wall Street speculators rushing through the countryside buying up vast tracts of land.Why? Because Amazon, Google, Meta, and dozens of other tech profiteers are converting their corporations into Artificial Intelligence robotic empires, and each AI facility is absolutely humongous, requiring airport-size swaths of land.Acreage is the least of it though, for the data centers consume Niagara Falls-levels of water. So local families, farms, factories, and businesses suddenly find their essential water supply being raided by faraway corporate water suckers.Also, local utility bills skyrocket as profiteers drain enormous amounts of electric power from the area's grid. Worse, corporate lobbyists squeeze local officials to subsidize this thievery! For example, a private equity predator named Apollo Global Management recently fleeced a New York county for $1.4 billion in “job-creation” subsidies for a sprawling data center that will – get this – employ only 125 people. Yes, that's $11 million per job – with actual workers only getting a pittance of it.You don't need a big schnoz to smell this stink. The good news is that county officials across the country are beginning to say “NO” to AI's money grab. Also, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have proposed a national moratorium on this corporate frenzy to impose an AI future that We the People do not want. For more information and action, go to foodandwaterwatch.org.Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

As conflict in the Persian Gulf threatens global oil supplies and artificial intelligence drives unprecedented demand for electricity, Texas is in a race to unlock the full potential of its diverse and deregulated grid. The path it chooses may arguably shape the U.S. economy and global energy markets.  In this third episode of our series on Texas water, energy, and growth, host Duke Reiter is joined by UT Austin professor, author, and global energy consultant, Dr. Michael E. Webber and president of the Texas Nuclear Alliance, Reed Clay to discuss:  How the U.S.-Israel-Iran war has sent the world reaching for U.S. oil and natural gas and what this means for TexasHow Texas came to lead the nation in renewable energy generation in the years following Winter Storm Uri, despite the rhetoric What makes Texas a leading contender in the U.S. for a nuclear energy renaissanceWhy surging AI-driven energy demand could accelerate the clean energy transition, not slow it down  Relevant Articles and Resources  “US LNG exports break record high as Middle East war disrupts global supply” (Reuters, April 2026)  “A Texas City Faces Water Crisis as Big Oil and Gas Use Most of It” (Truthout, March 2026)  “Is the US headed toward an electricity crisis of its own making?” (Canary Media, January 2026)  “Texas' power grid weathered another winter storm. Is it ready for the future?” (Texas Tribune, January 2026)  “Trump, atoms, AI and the Texas data center gusher” (Politico, January 2026)  “New U.S. nuclear power boom begins with old, still-unresolved problem: What to do with radioactive waste” (CNBC, November 2025)  “Texas renewable energy grid defies Trump's claims on solar and wind” (Power Technology, July 2025)  The Timeline and Events of the February 2021 Texas Electric Grid Blackouts (University of Texas at Austin)  Final Report on February 2021 Freeze Underscores Winterization Recommendations (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission)  Relevant Ten Across Conversations Podcasts  Part One: Can Texas Drought-Proof Its Economic Miracle?  Part Two: Does Texas Have the Water to Support an AI Boom?  Credits Host: Duke ReiterWriter and producer: Taylor GriffithEditor: Kate CarefootResearch and support provided by: Rae Ulrich, Kelly Saunders, Maya Chari, and Sabine Butler  About our guestsReed Clay is president of the Texas Nuclear Alliance. Prior to that, Reed was the Chief Operating Officer of Texas under Governor Greg Abbott and the founder of the government affairs consulting firm Crestline Group. He is also an experienced litigator and founding partner of Clay Scott LLP, with prior experience in the U.S. Department of Justice and Texas Attorney General's Office.  Dr. Michael E. Webber is the Sid Richardson Chair in the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the Cockrell Family Chair #16 in the department of mechanical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to that, Michael served as CTO of Energy Impact Partners and Chief Science and Technology Officer at ENGIE, a global energy company. Michael has authored or co-authored more than 600 publications, including the book “Power Trip: the Story of Energy” and “Thirst for Power: Energy, Water, and Human Survival,” both of which, were developed into award-winning documentaries.

As we fight the daily battles of the "Great Disillusionment," corruption and unchecked greed are poisoning our bodies. Sian Sutherland, co-founder of A Plastic Planet, a group dedicated to helping the world transition away from plastics, joins Gaslit Nation to discuss the systemic corruption wreaking havoc on our environment, our water, and our food. We are now breathing, eating, and drinking a credit card's worth of plastic every single week. Big Oil, facing a transition away from fossil fuels for energy, financially depends in our dependence on plastic. They have turned our bodies into a landfill to keep their profits soaring. We also discuss the threat of deep sea mining, the minerals war between the US and China, why everyone should read Donut Economics by the "planet's economist" Kate Raworth on how to build a sustainable economy, and why ending the "forever wars" requires a transition to renewable energies.  Join us to celebrate the power of art and defiance at the book launch of Mrs. Orwell, Andrea's inspiring new graphic novel, illustrated by the genius Brahm Revel. When: April 13 Where: PowerHouse Books Arena, DUMBO, Brooklyn Details here: https://powerhousearena.com/events/book-launch-mrs-orwell-by-andrea-chalupa-in-conversation-with-nomiki-konst/ Patreon Supporters: You and your guests get in free and receive a complimentary book! Just message us through Patreon to claim yours. Not a member yet? Join our community at Patreon.com/Gaslit. We couldn't make this show without you–see you there! Show Notes: A Plastic Planet: https://aplasticplanet.com/ Follow-up study of genotoxic effects in individuals exposed to oil from the tanker Prestige, seven years after the accident https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24370900/ Sian Sutherland: "Innovating the Business of Plastics" https://mahb.stanford.edu/library-item/herman-daly-toward-an-ecological-economics-5-2/ Dr. Jeremy Williams: The Truth About Rare Earth Mineral Mining https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8OMk9JapDM EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: New! There's now a California Signal Group for Gaslit Nation listeners to find each other and connect in that state. Join us on Patreon.com/Gaslit  The Gaslit Nation Outreach Committee discusses how to talk to the MAGA cult: Join us on Patreon.com/Gaslit  Minnesota Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other. Join us on Patreon.  Vermont Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other. Join us on Patreon.com/Gaslit  Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect. Join us on Patreon.com/Gaslit  Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join. Join us on Patreon.com/Gaslit  Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group. Join us on Patreon.com/Gaslit  Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community

Day 30. 2,000 tankers trapped in the Persian Gulf. Oil at $107. Gas at $5. Trump says we're winning. Iran has launched 79 waves of strikes. We've dropped 10,000 bombs and we're running out of them. Putin is selling oil at a premium. Exxon just posted record profits. Congress is being handed a $200 billion tab. Nobody voted for this. Everybody's paying for it. This is The Mop-Up. Award-losing journalism.

The war in Iran has essentially closed the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil transfer point, sending oil prices over $100 a barrel with the potential to go even higher. And yet, the odds of the Trump administration suddenly pivoting to invest in renewable energy are pretty much zero. Last year, the Department of Justice submitted a brief urging the Supreme Court to take up a case that could limit cities' and states' ability to sue oil and gas companies for environmental damage — and the court has agreed to hear it. For more on what's at stake here, we spoke with Mike Meno. He's the communications director for the Center for Climate Integrity, an advocacy organization that works with communities to hold Big Oil accountable.And in headlines, the head of the Federal Communications Commission makes another thinly veiled threat, the Kennedy Center Board is expected to vote on President Trump's grand renovation plans today, the department tasked with keeping Americans safe at home is still shut down.Show Notes: Check out the Center For Climate Integrity  Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday