8 chapters across the catalog
Vietnam-China Territorial Disputes and Labor Unrest
Tensions are rising in Southeast Asia as Vietnam protests Chinese oil rigs in disputed territorial waters. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan is reportedly seeking to amend Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution to allow for a standing army. International firms like Adidas are reportedly pulling staff out of Vietnam due to the escalating unrest and anti-China protests.
Sudan Oil Dispute and CIA Intelligence Cooperation
The conflict between Sudan and South Sudan is framed as a dispute over oil transport fees and infrastructure. Historical context is provided regarding the CIA's long-standing intelligence relationship with the Khartoum government, despite public declarations of genocide by former Secretary of State Colin Powell.
The hosts examine CH2M Hill, a major contractor involved in the sustainable energy alliance. They point out the irony of the company displaying a "World's Most Ethical Companies" badge on its website. They also describe bizarre imagery on the company's site, including what appears to be an oil rig situated in the middle of the River Thames in London.
Vermillion Bay Oil Rig Explosion, Gulf of Mexico
An oil rig operated by Marine International exploded 80 miles off the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico. Thirteen people were on board at the time of the blast, with one injury reported, as authorities attempt to determine the cause of the explosion south of Vermillion Bay.
Schlumberger Safety Warnings and Oil Rig Negligence
A report claims that Schlumberger technicians warned BP officials that the Deepwater Horizon well was unstable and should be plugged hours before the explosion. According to the account, the technicians requested an immediate helicopter evacuation after their warnings were ignored. This incident is cited as an example of the "production at all costs" mentality prevalent in the oil industry, which often leads to criminal negligence.
Deepwater Horizon, Natural Gas Price Manipulation
A theory is proposed that the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico was a deliberate act by an energy cabal to manipulate prices. The hosts suggest that the cost of environmental cleanup is weighed against the massive profits generated by jacking up the spot market price for natural gas.
Hyundai Assurance, Natural Gas Prices, and Market Rigging
A Hyundai commercial promising "gas" leads to a discussion on the collapse of natural gas prices despite high oil prices. The hosts suggest the energy market is rigged and mention the book "The Informant" regarding corporate price-fixing at Arthur Daniels Midland. They question why the media does not promote natural gas as a viable automotive fuel alternative.
The hosts discuss the historical precedent for market crashes being triggered by specific regulatory or legal actions, such as the DOJ case against Microsoft. They argue that the "peak oil" narrative was a manufactured scam used to justify price run-ups. The segment concludes that the stock market is fundamentally rigged and manipulated by large financial institutions like Morgan Stanley.
