Things I (Don't) Worry About: The US Power Grid || Peter Zeihan
Episode Date: May 21, 2024I've started hearing rumblings about the American power grid and vulnerability to cyber attacks. Sure there's been hiccups throughout the years, but t...
Welcome to The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series! Geopolitical Strategist Peter Zeihan is a global energy, demographic and security expert. If you want to stay informed on the realities of geography and populations, you've come to the right place. Zeihan's worldview offers insights into how global politics impact markets and economic trends, helping industry leaders navigate today’s complex mix of geopolitical risks and opportunities. Expect a forward-looking approach to what will drive tomorrow’s headlines, delivered in digestible, accessible and relevant takeaways for audiences of all types. For more info or to subscribe to the newsletter, visit: zeihan.com Subscribe to the YouTube Channel @zeihanongeopolitics Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
831 episodes transcribedI've started hearing rumblings about the American power grid and vulnerability to cyber attacks. Sure there's been hiccups throughout the years, but t...
Iranian State media has confirmed the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi May 19th, following the crash of his helicopter over Iranian Azerbaijan...
Everyone is talking about Iran's potential development of an active nuclear weapon. Before anyone gets too frightened at the prospect of this announce...
On Wednesday May 15, there was an assassination attempt on Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico. At the time of recording, the PM was still in criti...
We've got another question for our Ask Peter series today: What are the long-term impacts to Western interests of the recent political upheaval in Wes...
Some hefty tariffs have just been placed on many Chinese imports, including electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar panels, and more. This is an atte...
Well, I hate to say it, but Putin might actually be making a solid strategic move by removing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu from office. Full News...
We've got some new players in the global weapons trade, and let's just say that I prefer the old gun runners. Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/z...
Who doesn't love spending their morning trying to understand what the Federal Reserve is doing? Oh, no takers? Well, let's at least look at inflation...
Well, it looks like there's something in the water in the US and it ain't little blue pills. The recent US Census data shows a 40-year low in the birt...
The Japanese have looked into their crystal ball and figured out that a close relationship with the Americans is the only way forward. Before Japan is...
We're finally seeing signs of life in Congress with the recent progress made on the establishment of a domestic uranium supply chain. This move aims t...
Register for The State of Global Energy Webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zVirSodfSYyFoKNFiA6VpA#/registration The newest C...
The Russians are playing dress up with their tanks and it might reveal where the future of military conflict is heading. Okay, "dress up" might not be...
A little over a year ago, we discussed a potential ban on TikTok in the US. Well, President Biden finally signed the "Protecting Americans from Foreig...
Over the weekend, some Texans had a not-so-friendly reminder that their power grid doesn't work well under stress. This is just one of many outages an...
The Japanese Navy is getting a face lift with the conversion of the Izumo-class destroyers into small supercarriers capable of holding F-35s (complime...
RFK II has a presidential name, but I don't think he'll be finding himself in that position this go around. However, he does have the opportunity to c...
As the ice begins to melt in the Arctic, will the Russians be able to establish a shipping route to the north? While establishing a northern sea route...
Energy independence has been a global priority over the past few decades, but not all of that black gold is created equal. The US has been able to cap...