The Weakness of “Drill Baby Drill" in the Face of Trump's Wartime Energy Crisis.

As global oil prices surge and governments scramble to protect shipping routes through one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, the crisis has become a stark reminder of how deeply modern economies remain tied to volatile fossil fuel markets. Even countries that produce large amounts of oil domestically are feeling the shock waves from a conflict thousands of miles away. For many energy experts and climate officials, the lesson is clear: the best way to reduce vulnerability to geopolitical crises is to reduce dependence on oil itself. Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at

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The Weakness of “Drill Baby Drill" in the Face of Trump's Wartime Energy Crisis. is an episode from FIVE MINUTE NEWS by Anthony Davis.

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This episode was published on Mar 17, 2026.

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