Oil and Gas pipelines have become a hot topic in today’s energy debates. New projects like the Keystone pipeline could help rein in rising oil and gas prices. But they’re meeting unprecedented resistance from politicians, environmentalists — and even bankers. Today I’m joined by Diana Furchtgott-Roth, who’s going to shed some light on the difference between green energy “pipe dreams” and real-world pipeline facts.  Topics Discussed:  An Introduction to Diana Furchtgott-Roth (00:00:48)  Transporting oil: Truck, Train, Tanker or Pipeline? (00:04:35)  The Economic Reality of ..read more

Biden’s Green Energy mandates have won over millions of Americans … but not Mark Mills.  Mark’s a physicist who was named “Energy Writer of the Year” by the American Energy Society.   He recently authored The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and A Roaring 2020s. And he runs a podcast called The Last Optimist, which features discussions with leading thinkers and innovators.  I sat down with Mark to talk about the real-world science behind transitioning an entire national economy to new forms of fuel — and why even ..read more

Josh Young is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Bison Interests, a hedge fund whose oil and gas investments soared 349% in 2021. He goes above and beyond when it comes to research—conducting extensive research and networking with contacts all over the world, at all hours of the day. He even shares his insights on Twitter (you can follow him HERE). I recently sat down with Josh to talk about the inner workings of the oil and gas industry. We discussed everything from exploration and development to electrical grids and the development of renewable energy sources. It was the kind of con ..read more

Dr. Siddharth Kara is a British Academy Global Professor and a Visiting Scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He’s also an author, researcher, and activist on modern slavery. His latest book is Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives. Cobalt is an essential component to every lithium-ion rechargeable battery — those are the batteries that power our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles. His book “Cobalt Red” is the first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mini ..read more

In July 2011, an oil tanker traveling through the Gulf of Aden was attacked by pirates. The tanker’s length was about the height of the Chrysler Building. It was carrying $100 million worth of fuel. And then, it all went to pieces. An explosion and fire broke out. Another story from Matt Campbell’s book, Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy, was also showcased in the Tom Hank’s movie, Captain Phillips. Matt shared with me the hidden system that powers seaborne trade. And how terrible crimes can occur often with no consequences. Topics Discussed ..read more

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150 If you don’t know what the Civil War was about or about America’s founding, you are lost in this universe. Today’s education is a lot of knowledge, but NO wisdom. That’s what I talked to John Agresto about. His new book is The Death of Learning: How American Education Has Failed Our Students and What to Do about It. Topics Discussed: • An Introduction to John Agresto (00:00:00) • If You Don’t Know the Foundation of America, You Are Lost (00:08:57) • What a Liberal Arts Education Means (00:12:00) • The T ..read more

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150 For 100 years, a metal hook held up wires and insulators along the Feather River Canyon, California. After a century's worth of wind, rain and snow wearing it down, it eventually broke in half. When the live wire fell, it ignited the dry brush below, setting off a huge wildfire. The fire spread with a speed that was absolutely impossible to contain, killing more than 100 people. And the fire razed hundreds of thousands of acres of vineyards and forest. In her latest book, California Burning: The Fall o ..read more

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150 If you’re at a poker table and you don’t know who the patsy is, you’re it.  That’s the bottom line on IPOs — initial public offerings. There’s always time to buy quality businesses — one year, two years out.  In fact, probably the worst time to buy a stock is at the IPO. But that’s exactly when most retail investors buy them. Once you listen to my conversation with Dakin Campbell, you’ll never want to buy an IPO again. In fact, tech companies have wised up and avoid IPOs. In his latest book ..read more

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150 He was known to millions as Crazy Eddie. Eddie Antar turned a tiny Brooklyn store into the largest electronics retailer. In the 1970s and 1980s, his commercials were everywhere. “Crazy Eddie! His prices are insaaaaane!" They were even spoofed on Saturday Night Live. But Crazy Eddie’s success was a fraud from day one. In fact, before Enron, Madoff, and The Wolf of Wall Street, Antar's corruption was second to none. When it was uncovered, it turned out to be one of the largest SEC frauds in American histo ..read more

Subscribe to Charles' Alpha Investor newsletter today: https://pro.banyanhill.com/m/2054150 It was just a selfie. But in less than a few hours it would change her life. At the Miss Universe pageant in 2017, Miss Iraq took a selfie with Miss Israel. Miss Iraq posted it on Instagram. In the caption, she wrote: “Peace and Love from Miss Iraq and Miss Israel.”  That was enough for Sarah Idan, Miss Iraq to receive death threats. For what? Taking a selfie with an Israeli. Listen to her shocking and uplifting story here. Topics Discussed: An Introduction to Sarah Idan (00:00:00 ..read more