
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 cy... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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This week on American Power, Nat Towsen, Chad Scott and Matt Randolph are joined by Omer Bartov, Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University, to examine Israel’s actions in Gaza and why Bartov believes they meet the definition of ... more
In this American Power Extra, Chad Scott breaks down the contradictions at the heart of Donald Trump’s “America First” foreign policy. From fighting a war with Iran while depleting weapons meant to deter China to demanding allies become more self-rel... more
This week on American Power, Nat Towsen, Chad Scott and Matt Randolph dig into Trump’s Venezuela oil deal, from questions about the country’s massive reported reserves and whether its heavy crude can actually refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to... more
In this American Power Extra, Matt Randolph breaks down the growing divide between America’s “ownership economy” and its “paycheck economy.” While stocks soar and billions pour into AI, data centers, and technology, millions of Americans are struggli... more
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Concise, clear and clever
The information learned from this podcast is valuable but Nat uses 200 words when 20 would suffice. He will ask a question then cut himself off to ask the same question in a different way, it’s infuriating. I skip through when he starts talking half the time and he is the only reason I don’t recommend this pod
I’ve really enjoyed American Power, particularly the discussions on energy and geopolitics. Mr. Global’s analysis of global energy markets is consistently excellent. As someone interested in solar power and energy efficiency, I appreciate that the podcast looks at the entire energy landscape rather than treating issues through a purely ideological lens. The recent discussions surrounding Iran have been especially timely and insightful.
Where I think the podcast falls short is in its coverage of... more
2 experts who have actually done something in life - and an MC who thinks he knows things from Tictok and his only claim to fame is living in NYC - which he reminds everyone on every show…get rid of this do nothing - know nothing - agenda laced non-expert…
“Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad”. Chad and Mr Global are excellent experts and I learn a lot from them. Nat is just too much. I agree with probably everything he does, but he’s interjecting his opinion too much and is somewhat irritating. I wish he’d simply ask questions and let the experts discuss.
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Geopolitics meets energy markets with a sharp, right-leaning take. Episodes center on how policy choices, military dynamics, and oil/energy pricing shape global events—from NATO and Iran to Ukraine and the Middle East—often blending historical context with candid, provocative commentary. A recurring strength is tying macro headlines to underlying incentives and market signals, offering listeners practical perspectives for understanding risk, policy, and costs on a national and household level. A notable edge is the mix of policy analysis, energy expertise, and irreverent humor, which can be engaging for audiences seeking blunt, data-informed debate about hard global issues.
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Recent guests on American Power include:
1. Mr. Global
2. Martin Heinrich
3. Chad Scott
4. Robert Rapier
5. Julie Smith
6. Matt Randolph
7. Preston Stewart
8. Patrick Robbins
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