America's Leg Up on Petrochemicals || Peter Zeihan
Episode Date: April 30, 2026The Iran War has caused a massive disruption in global petrochemical production. Since most of the world relies on oil-derived naptha, the ~12 million...
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894 episodes transcribedThe Iran War has caused a massive disruption in global petrochemical production. Since most of the world relies on oil-derived naptha, the ~12 million...
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