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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

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On this episode of American Power, host Nat Towsen joins Chad Scott and Matt Randolph to examine what the 2026 election means for U.S. foreign policy, including the possibility of renewed strikes against Iran, the future of the war in Ukraine, and Am... more

Democrats delivered a sweeping midterm victory, but is this a lasting political realignment or simply a rejection of Donald Trump?

In this special election edition of American Power, Nat Towsen, Chad Scott, and Matt Randolph break down the biggest s... more

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 res... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

Rory Johnston
Oil market analyst, founder of Commodity Context and lecturer at the University of Toronto
Commodity Context
Episode: Did China Just Save the Global Oil Market?
Matt Randolph
Energy expert
Episode: American Power Extra: Could the Americas Become Energy Independent?
Chad Bown
International trade expert and Reginald Jones Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics
Peterson Institute for International Economics
Episode: The Real Winner of Trump’s Trade War? China.
Mr. Global
Oil and energy expert
Episode: American Power Extra: Putin’s New Plan to Break Ukraine
Ambassador Kurt Volker
Former US Ambassador to NATO, distinguished fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis
Center for European Policy Analysis
Episode: Ambassador Kurt Volker on What It Will Take to Stop Putin
Omer Bartov
Dean Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Brown University
Brown University
Episode: Omer Bartov on Gaza, Genocide and American Complicity
Chad Scott
military strategist
Independent expert
Episode: American Power Extra: What Even Is Trump's Foreign Policy?
Martin Heinrich
Senator, New Mexico; ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
U.S. Senate
Episode: Sen. Martin Heinrich on the AI Race America Might Not Be Ready For
Robert Rapier
Energy expert, author, Forbes contributor
Forbes; author of Power Plays and American Energy
Episode: Energy Expert Robert Rapier on America’s Biggest Energy Myth

Hosts

Nat Towsen
Writer, comedian and political speechwriter
Chad Scott
Military and foreign-policy strategist
Matt Randolph
Oil, energy and renewables expert, known as Mr. Global

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Entertaining and informative, great podcast.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    hhunter
    9 days ago
  • Nearly Great

    Without Nat Towsen's nauseating carnival barker style of presentation, as well as his attempts at a comedy which always fall flat, this show would be 5 stars. He contributes nothing to it. Like a skin tag.

    However very informative from the other cohosts, I've learned so much and appreciate it.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    rvdxpress
    United Statesa month ago
  • Nat: say less, you bulldozer.

    The information learned from this podcast is valuable but Nat uses 200 words when 20 would suffice. He’ll interrupt his own cohosts to 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 podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Regality?
    United States2 months ago
  • Solutions please, not only complaints

    I want to like this Podcast because Chad Scott is well known to me. I respect his analysis. I am frustrated with the tendency of this podcast to go on at length with descriptions of problems without offering solutions. A recent podcast on the wealth distribution is a great example. Nothing was suggested as a way of fixing wealth distribution.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    StopLoudCommercialsOnApp
    United States2 months ago
  • Informative and blunt

    3 people that are passionate about what they speak on. They are subject matter experts and take the time to educate. While I font always agree, I truly appreciate their perspective

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iPad user #3.8
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners want more episodes and appreciate the direct, conversational delivery.
A listener criticized the nuance of coverage on Israel and Gaza compared with the analysis of energy and other geopolitical subjects.
Chad Scott and Matt Randolph are frequently credited with bringing valuable subject expertise and distinct viewpoints.
Listeners often praise the expert analysis, especially discussions of energy markets, geopolitics and historical context.
Several listeners find Nat Towsen's interruptions, extended questions and comedic asides distracting from expert discussion.

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Did China Just Save the Global Oil Market?
Q: What drove China's reduction in crude imports and refinery output, and how might it have affected global oil prices?
Johnston believes China deliberately reduced imports and drew on crude and refined-product stocks. He suggests China was protecting domestic supply and preserving export markets, and that the actions helped limit the global price shock.
Did China Just Save the Global Oil Market?
Q: Why haven't recovered oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz been reflected in lower oil prices?
Flows remain below pre-war levels, refined-product exports are still deeply reduced, and transporting oil is exceptionally expensive. Depleted inventories and continued risk of renewed disruption also keep the market tight.
The Real Winner of Trump’s Trade War? China.
Q: Who has more leverage? And if we try to exercise our leverage, are we accidentally driving business to China or unintentionally driving business to China?
Bown says China currently has substantial leverage because it can restrict essential inputs. He warns that higher U.S. tariffs on countries other than China could make China a more attractive place for investment and push supply chains back toward it.
The Real Winner of Trump’s Trade War? China.
Q: How does this energy shock work its way through the broader economy, and do you think this will put further pressure or upward pressure on inflation in the forward looking months?
Bown says the shock's effects depend on factors including China's oil reserves, continued energy demand from data centers, and whether Asian manufacturers pass higher energy costs on to consumers. Long supply chains may delay the effects, making them longer-lived and difficult to forecast.
Ambassador Kurt Volker on What It Will Take to Stop Putin
Q: What should the United States' end state in Ukraine be, and how should policy balance with allies to deter Russian aggression?
The end state should align with defending Ukrainian sovereignty and supporting a ceasefire that preserves borders while recognizing practical limits. It emphasizes multilateral action, deterrence through allied unity, and avoiding unilateral overreach, with continued military aid to Ukraine alongside sustained diplomatic and economic pressure on Russia.

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Frequently Asked Questions About American Power

What is American Power about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations connect geopolitics, military strategy, energy markets and political decisions, with an emphasis on the incentives and economic systems behind international events. Writer and comedian Nat Towsen moderates discussions with military and foreign-policy strategist Chad Scott and energy expert Matt Randolph, also known as Mr. Global. The format mixes host-led analysis with interviews featuring specialists such as diplomats, scholars and economists. Topics range from wars, alliances and sanctions to oil supply, trade, tariffs and energy infrastructure, often tracing how decisions abroad affect markets and households. The combination of strategic and energy expertise gives discussions a systems-focused angle, while Towsen adds a con... more

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3. Chad Bown
4. Mr. Global
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6. Omer Bartov
7. Chad Scott
8. Martin Heinrich

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