Topic: Phil Mickelson

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Frog of War
Episode 1436 2:30:14 - 2:34:33

1436: Frog of War

Saudi Arabia Petrodollar Shift and Phil Mickelson's Absence

Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering selling oil in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, a move that would threaten the petrodollar system. Simultaneously, Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will only accept rubles for gas payments to "unfriendly" countries, causing the ruble's value to spike. In the sports world, golfer Phil Mickelson will miss the Masters following controversial comments about the Saudi-backed breakaway golf league.