Kevin Young traces the history of Bolivian struggles over mineral and hydrocarbon resources, highlighting the complex legacies of Bolivia’s 1952 revolution.

His work also revolves around the various economic projects that party officials, political party leaders, activists, urban factory workers, university students, and mine workers proposed to address a key question for Bolivians: How to overcome economic dependency and underdevelopment?

To make sense of these debates, Young uses the term resource nationalism, which he will explain in detail in this interview.

Kevin Young on resource nationalism in Bolivia

Welcome back! Anthony and Tavis will spend this episode looking at some big domestic and international energy stories. Prepare yourself for raw thoughts and unfiltered commentary.

Resources:
France LNG Terminal Strikes: https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Strikes-Shut-Down-French-LNG-Terminals.html

Saudi Arabia & Iran Revive Ties through China: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/arch-rivals-iran-and-saudi-arabia-agree-to-revive-ties-reopen-embassies-in-china-brokered-deal/ar-AA18skSH

Aramco: Persistent Underinvestment Will Keep Supplies Tight: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/03/oil-supply-future-at-threat-from-underinvestment-aramco-ceo-says-.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.hammerandchisel.discord.Share

Manchin and IRA Energy Provisions: https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Senator-Manchin-Threatens-To-Block-Biden-Nominees-Over-IRA-Energy-Provisions.html

Granholm says China can Teach the US about Climate Goals: https://www.foxnews.com/media/energy-secretary-granholm-claims-us-learn-china-climate-change

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Wacky World of Energy - March 2023

In this episode of Monday Madness we look at routine data, high German OPEX, and the 11th bout of sanctions against Russia.

Monday Madness: 11th Time is the Charm

The discussion is about Thomas Gold's "Deep Hot Biosphere" book (https://amzn.to/3TVkP0Q), which posits the abiogenic origin of hydrocarbons and the existence of a subterranean realm of life independent of surface photosynthesis. The text examines historical debates surrounding Gold's ideas, including his earlier work on ear physiology and the Earth's rotational axis, both of which initially faced skepticism but later found supporting evidence. The sources detail the evidence for deep-earth gas, such as refilling reservoirs and the association of hydrocarbons with helium, while also discussing how subsurface microbial life, nourished by these hydrocarbons, could explain the presence of biological molecules in oil and coal. Furthermore, the text suggests this theory offers new perspectives on earthquake phenomena and the potential for extraterrestrial life in other planetary bodies with similar subsurface conditions.

The Deep Hot Biosphere: The Myth of Fossil Fuels

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The Historias podcast is a weekly program featuring scholars, journalists, and activists discussing cutting edge research and offering perceptive observations on current events associated with Latin American and Caribbean societies. If you are looking for smart and inviting conversation on a wide variety of issues and more, this show is for you.

Historias is a digital media project from the Southeastern Council of Latin American Studies (SECOLAS).

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