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by Chad Scott, Nat Towsen, Mr. Global
American Power is a geopolitical podcast about the forces beneath the headlines, where military strategy, energy markets, and political decision-making collide. Hosted by writer and comedian Nat Towsen alongside military strategist Chad Scott and an oil and energy expert, Mr. Global, the show breaks down global events through the systems that shape them. Each episode goes beyond the daily news cycle to examine incentives, history, and unintended consequences. Why do wars become hard to stop once they start? How do oil markets anticipate conflict before governments admit it? And who really pays the price when strategy, economics, and politics intersect?
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- Today20 min
American Power Extra: America Is Checking Out
In this American Power Extra, Matt Randolph examines a troubling shift in American society: we're spending less time with one another, losing trust in our institutions, avoiding the news, and increasingly withdrawing from public life.Drawing on research about social isolation, declining institutional confidence, and news fatigue, Matt explores how social media, political polarization, and an outrage-driven media landscape are pushing Americans further apart.But the consequences go beyond politics. From the health risks of loneliness to the erosion of community and civic participation, Matt asks a bigger question: What happens to democracy when people stop believing society is worth participating in? We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share our mission. If you’re interested in partnering with us to help reshape the national conversation — get in touch! @wearefindout
- 6 days ago27 min
American Power Extra: Can Trump Overturn the Midterm Elections?
In this American Power Extra, Chad examines the constitutional limits of presidential authority over elections, the Justice Department's controversial lawsuits in Alaska and California, and the potential for contested Senate and House races in states like Texas and Maine. Chad breaks down what happens when state officials refuse to certify election results, whether Congress can reject duly elected members, and how historical election disputes in Indiana and New Hampshire reveal some surprising vulnerabilities in America's electoral system. From federal election monitors and allegations of voter fraud to recounts, lawsuits, and the possibility of a constitutional confrontation in January 2027, we explore the difference between legally challenging an election and attempting to undermine its outcome. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share our mission. If you’re interested in partnering with us to help reshape the national conversation — get in touch! @wearefindout
- 1 weeks ago1h 20m
Did China Just Save the Global Oil Market?
This week on American Power, Nat Towsen, Chad Scott and Matt Randolph welcome oil market analyst Rory Johnston, founder of Commodity Context, to break down the lasting damage of the Iran war on global oil supplies, diesel prices and international shipping.Rory explains why the energy crisis could stretch well into next year, how China's unexpected moves may have prevented an even bigger price shock, and why Trump's attempts to influence oil markets are losing their effectiveness. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share our mission. If you’re interested in partnering with us to help reshape the national conversation — get in touch! @wearefindout
- 1 weeks ago14 min
Netanyahu's Last Stand: Israel's Election Explained
Israel heads to the polls on October 27, but the election could leave Benjamin Netanyahu in power even without a governing majority. In this Special Report, Chad breaks down Israel's complicated coalition system, Netanyahu's political survival strategy, and the unresolved questions surrounding the October 7 attacks. He also examines Netanyahu’s major challengers, Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett, and why replacing Netanyahu may not significantly change Israel's policies toward Gaza, the West Bank, or Iran. With Arab-Israeli voter turnout potentially reshaping the election, another political deadlock could be ahead, complicating Donald Trump's Middle East agenda and raising questions about Israel's political future. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share our mission. If you’re interested in partnering with us to help reshape the national conversation — get in touch! @wearefindout
- 1 weeks ago16 min
American Power Extra: We're Not All in This Together
We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share our mission. If you’re interested in partnering with us to help reshape the national conversation — get in touch! @wearefindout
- 2 weeks ago1h 39m
Trump, Putin and the Business of Betrayal
This week on American Power, Nat Towsen, Chad Scott and Matt Randolph examine Trump's increasingly controversial relationship with Russia, from sanctions relief and restrictions on Ukrainian military support to potential conflicts of interest surrounding Russian oil deals.The conversation explores Elon Musk's growing influence over military technology, the financial interests of Trump's inner circle, and why Republicans continue to enable a president whose decisions appear to benefit Moscow. Plus, the team tackles a bigger question: In an era of political corruption, billionaire influence and rampant misinformation, who is actually holding those in power accountable? We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share our mission. If you’re interested in partnering with us to help reshape the national conversation — get in touch! @wearefindout
- 2 weeks ago30 min
American Power Extra: What Happens If Trump Loses Congress?
In this American Power Extra, Chad Scott breaks down what a Democratic House and potentially a Democratic Senatencould actually do to constrain Trump after the 2026 midterms. From war powers and military funding to oversight, confirmations, impeachment, and the limits of congressional authority, this episode looks at where Congress has real leverage and where the president still holds the advantage.The episode also examines the critical lame-duck window between Election Day and January 3rd, when Trump and a Republican Congress could lock in funding, appointments, or even military realities that a new Democratic majority would struggle to reverse. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share our mission. If you’re interested in partnering with us to help reshape the national conversation — get in touch! @wearefindout
- 3 weeks ago1h 20m
Trump Turns to Putin as the Middle East Crisis Escalates
This week on American Power, Nat Towsen, Chad Scott and Matt Randolph break down Trump's Russian diesel deal, why it could undermine sanctions against Moscow, and what his calls to replace Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mean for the war in Ukraine.Then, the conflict in the Middle East takes another dangerous turn. As Houthi attacks threaten Saudi Arabia's airports, oil infrastructure and shipping routes, the team examines Saudi Arabia's military vulnerabilities, the risk of deeper U.S. involvement and what another escalation could mean for global energy prices. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share our mission. If you’re interested in partnering with us to help reshape the national conversation — get in touch! @wearefindout
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About American Power
American Power is a geopolitical podcast about the forces beneath the headlines, where military strategy, energy markets, and political decision-making collide. Hosted by writer and comedian Nat Towsen alongside military strategist Chad Scott and an oil and energy expert, Mr. Global, the show breaks down global events through the systems that shape them. Each episode goes beyond the daily news cycle to examine incentives, history, and unintended consequences. Why do wars become hard to stop once they start? How do oil markets anticipate conflict before governments admit it? And who really pays the price when strategy, economics, and politics intersect?
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