Robert Bryce is an author, journalist, and film producer. He has been writing about energy, power, innovation, and politics for four decades.

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NB - Recorded on Thursday 14th May 2026 PM Eastern Time.

Robert Bryce deep dives into:

* The growing backlash against Big Tech, AI infrastructure, and hyperscale data centres across the United States and why local communities, politicians, environmentalists, and even parts of industry are increasingly united against them.

* Why U.S. natural gas prices have remained relatively sheltered compared to Europe and Asia, and whether that era is coming to an end.

* The hidden impact of higher oil prices and a potential Strait of Hormuz closure on critical commodities including sulphuric acid, urea, fertilizer, and global food production.

* The rise of unexpected geopolitical trade alliances, including oil-for-food style agreements between countries such as Singapore and New Zealand.

* Why the UK’s energy policy has become economically self-destructive, and why Germany may be heading down the same path.

* The future of energy security, deglobalisation, industrial policy, commodities, and the geopolitical battle for affordable power.

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Numerous articles are referred to throughout the episode. You can find them all on Robert Bryce’s Substack and also by using the links below.

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