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26 episodes
American Power Extra: Why American Healthcare Fails Us
Ep 24 · Aug 14, 2026 · 16 min
America built its healthcare system around the promise of rugged individualism: work hard, take responsibility, and take care of yourself. But illness does not care how responsible you are. In this American Power Extra, the hosts examine what happens when a fundamentally collective problem is treated as a personal burden. The United States spends more than twice as much per person on healthcare as many peer nations, yet Americans live shorter lives, millions remain uninsured or underinsured, and…
How Energy Became the World's Most Powerful Weapon
Ep 23 · Aug 12, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
This week on American Power, Nat Towsen, Chad Scott, and Matt Randolph explore how oil has become one of the world's most effective geopolitical weapons. They unpack new reporting that suggests hundreds of millions of barrels of oil may have gone unreported in global inventories, and what that could mean for energy markets. The conversation also examines how countries weaponize energy through sanctions, shipping lanes, pipelines, and what true energy independence could mean for America's future.…
Are We Running Out of Missiles?
Ep 22 · Aug 7, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
This week on American Power, host Nat Towsen is joined by military analyst Chad Scott and energy expert Matt Randolph to examine two stories with major implications for American power. First, they break down the growing concerns over U.S. munitions stockpiles, why Patriot and THAAD missile shortages matter, and how countries like Iran, China, and Russia may be adapting their strategies to exploit America's political and military vulnerabilities. Then, the conversation turns to the global energy…
Sen. Martin Heinrich on the AI Race America Might Not Be Ready For
Ep 21 · Aug 5, 2026 · 56 min
Senator Martin Heinrich joins American Power to explore why energy has become one of America's most important national security challenges. Together with Nat Towsen, Chad Scott, and Matt Randolph, he breaks down the Strait of Hormuz, diplomacy with Iran, the AI race with China, the future of the electric grid, and why America can't compete globally without investing in the infrastructure that powers its economy and its military. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators…
American Power Extra: How Trust in Elections Gets Broken
Ep 20 · Jul 31, 2026 · 17 min
Donald Trump says election security is one of his top priorities, but do his actions match his rhetoric? In this American Power Extra, Chad Scott examines how U.S. election security evolved after Russian interference in 2016 and traces the bipartisan efforts by the Obama, first Trump, and Biden administrations to strengthen protections against cyberattacks, foreign influence, and threats to election workers. He then explores why many of those same institutions are now being dismantled and what t…
Energy Expert Robert Rapier on America’s Biggest Energy Myth
Ep 19 · Jul 29, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
Energy expert Robert Rapier joins American Power to explain why the Iran war continues to affect gas and diesel prices, even though the United States is the world’s largest oil producer. The panel breaks down the Strait of Hormuz, America’s complicated claim to energy independence, Trump’s options for ending the conflict, and the long-term future of oil, renewables, nuclear power, AI data centers, and water scarcity. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies,…
American Power Extra: Death by a Thousand Cuts
Ep 18 · Jul 24, 2026 · 19 min
The American Dream didn't vanish overnight. In this American Power Extra, Matt Randolph examines the decades-long economic transformation that reshaped the middle class—from stagnant wages and declining unions to globalization, soaring housing and healthcare costs, and the rise of Wall Street. Using historical data and economic trends, he explores how policy choices changed who benefits from the American economy, and why many families feel like they're working harder while falling further behind…
Ambassador Julie Smith on NATO's Trust Crisis
Ep 17 · Jul 22, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julie Smith joins American Power for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of the transatlantic alliance. Together, they unpack the latest NATO summit, the war in Ukraine, Trump's impact on America's relationships with its allies, and why restoring trust may be the alliance's biggest challenge in the years ahead. Plus, a look at hybrid warfare, cyber threats, Greenland, tariffs, and what the next chapter of NATO could look like. We’re always looking for new opp…
American Power Extra: When AI Becomes National Security
Jul 17, 2026 · 16 min
What happens if America's biggest AI companies become too important to fail? In this American Power Extra, Chad Scott explores why Washington may be preparing to treat artificial intelligence as critical national infrastructure, what that could mean for companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, and whether government investment in AI blurs the line between free markets and state power. Plus, why the race with China could redefine capitalism, national security, and the future of American technological…
What Happens If NATO Falls Apart?
Ep 16 · Jul 15, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
This week on American Power, host Nat Towsen is joined by military strategist Chad Scott and energy expert Matt Randolph to explain why one of the world's oldest military alliances still shapes everything from global security to the price you pay at the pump. The team examines the latest fighting in Iran, the growing threat to Middle East energy infrastructure, and what renewed attacks could mean for oil markets. They also break down the recent NATO summit, Ukraine's growing military capabilitie…
America's Allies Are Making Backup Plans
Ep 15 · Jul 8, 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
This week on American Power, host Nat Towsen is joined by military strategist Chad Scott and energy expert Matt Randolph to explain why gas prices remain stubbornly high even as oil prices fall, what Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries could mean for global diesel supplies, and why energy markets are behaving unlike anything experts have seen before. Then the conversation turns to geopolitics. Chad breaks down why NATO allies are accelerating military spending, how Europe's security strategy…
Ukraine Found Russia’s Weak Spot
Ep 14 · Jul 1, 2026 · 1 hr 31 min
This week on American Power, Nat Towsen, Chad Scott, and Matt Randolph break down Putin’s rare admission of fuel shortages, Ukraine’s escalating strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, and why diesel may be one of the most important weapons in the war. Chad explains how Russia’s battlefield losses, collapsing logistics, and growing domestic pressure could threaten Putin’s grip on power. Matt breaks down why diesel shortages matter far beyond Russia and how disruptions to fuel, fertilizer, and…
Mr. Global Goes to Washington
Ep 13 · Jun 24, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
This week on American Power, Nat Towsen, Chad Scott, and Matt Randolph unpack Matt's appearance before a Senate energy committee, where he challenged lawmakers to think about energy affordability, corporate power, and the people struggling to pay their bills. Then the conversation turns to Iran, where a new agreement raises tough questions about leverage, sanctions, and whether the U.S. gave away more than it gained. From energy policy and healthcare costs to the future of the Iran deal, this ep…
The Future of War Is Flying Overhead (with Preston Stewart)
Ep 12 · Jun 17, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Military analyst Preston Stewart joins American Power fresh off a trip to Ukraine to explain how drones, innovation, and battlefield adaptation are transforming modern warfare. From Russia's energy vulnerabilities to the rise of Ukraine as a drone superpower, this conversation explores what Americans misunderstand about the war, how energy infrastructure has become a battlefield, and why every military in the world is studying Ukraine's playbook. To donate to the Ukraine Organizations mentioned…
Can America Afford the Future?
Ep 11 · Jun 10, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
Climate and energy strategist Patrick Robbins joins American Power to break down renewable energy, affordability, data centers, grassroots organizing, and the biggest misconceptions shaping the climate debate. Plus: why local politics may matter more than Washington when it comes to building the energy system of tomorrow. For more information about climate policies that could transform New York, check out www.springstreetclimate.org We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with crea…
The AI Boom Is Making Your Bills More Expensive
Ep 10 · Jun 3, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
The U.S. and Iran remain locked in a dangerous stalemate while AI data centers place unprecedented demands on America's power grid. Nat Towsen, Chad Scott and Matt Randolph examine why diplomacy keeps failing, how energy markets are responding, and whether the race for technological dominance is creating new vulnerabilities at home. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share our mission. If you’re interested in p…
The War Nobody Wanted, The Deal Nobody Likes
Ep 9 · May 27, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
This week on American Power, host Nat Towsen, military strategist Chad Scott and energy expert Matt Randolph (Mr. Global) break down the emerging Iran deal, why Republican hawks are furious, and whether America has any real leverage left. They also dive into Israel's role in the negotiations, the future of the Strait of Hormuz, and what Democrats still don't understand about Gaza, energy prices, and the voters they lost. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, compan…
China Is Playing Chess. America Is Playing Candyland.
Ep 8 · May 20, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
This week on American Power, host Nat Towsen is joined by military strategist Chad Scott and energy expert Matt Randolph (Mr. Global) to break down Trump’s high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Chad explains how China quietly gained leverage on Taiwan, semiconductors, and strategic messaging while the U.S. walked away celebrating vague trade promises and headline-friendly “wins.” Matt breaks down why China may already be better prepared for a prolonged global energy crisis than…
Rep. Adam Smith on the War Congress Didn’t Approve
Ep 7 · May 13, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
On this episode of American Power, host Nat Towsen is joined by military strategist Chad Scott, energy expert Matt Randolph (Mr. Global), and Congressman Adam Smith, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, to break down the escalating conflict with Iran, the limits of presidential war powers, and what comes next. Smith explains why the U.S. now finds itself “stuck in a bad place” with few clear options, and the reality behind modern war powers: presidents act first, and Congress st…
The Ceasefire That Wasn’t
Ep 6 · May 6, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
This week on American Power, host Nat Towsen is joined by military strategist Chad Scott and energy expert Matt Randolph (Mr. Global) to break down the growing chaos in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Chad explains why America may already be operating outside the limits of the War Powers Act, how the blockade itself qualifies as an act of war, and why Iran’s strategy is to defeat the U.S.by exhausting it economically and politically. Matt walks through what could become the next major shock to…
Power at the Edge of Failure
Ep 5 · Apr 29, 2026 · 51 min
This week on American Power, host Nat Towsen is joined by military strategist Chad Scott and energy expert Matt Randolph (Mr. Global) to examine a crisis hiding in plain sight: rising fuel prices, shrinking reserves, stalled Iran negotiations, and a global economy that may be far more fragile than it looks. Matt breaks down why U.S. fuel inventories are nearing operational minimums, why gas prices may keep rising even if oil doesn’t, and how false reports of peace talks may be distorting markets…
Oil and Blood: Iran, the U.S. and the Petrodollar
Ep 4 · Apr 22, 2026 · 59 min
This week on American Power, host Nat Towsen steps back from the daily chaos to trace how the U.S.-Iran relationship; from early oil extraction and Western intervention to coups, sanctions, and the rise of the modern Iranian regime. Energy expert Matt Randolph (Mr. Global) breaks down how Iran’s oil wealth was exploited for decades and why the country’s current strategy is rooted in economic warfare, not military dominance. That includes the often-overlooked role of dollar-denominated debt and t…
The Strait Illusion: Why This Strategy Fails
Ep 3 · Apr 15, 2026 · 53 min
This week on American Power, energy expert Matt Randolph (Mr. Global) reveals a critical timing problem: Iran could keep getting paid for oil shipments for weeks, meaning the economic pressure hasn’t even started yet. Military strategist Chad Scott walks through the logistics of enforcing a blockade across an area the size of a U.S. state with limited ships, unclear authority, and a mission the Navy wasn’t designed to execute. Along the way, host Nat Towsen pushes on the contradictions: if the b…
When War Breaks the Rules And the Markets
Ep 2 · Apr 8, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
This week on American Power, we break down a dangerous new phase of the Iran conflict: threats of strikes on civilian infrastructure, rising oil prices, and a global system starting to buckle under pressure. Military expert Chad Scott explains why targeting power plants crosses into war crime territory not just internationally, but under U.S. law and why history shows this kind of strategy doesn’t weaken regimes, it hardens them. Energy expert Matt Randolph (Mr. Global) walks through what’s alre…
Oil, Iran, and the Cost of Escalation
Ep 1 · Apr 1, 2026 · 51 min
What happens when a war starts breaking the systems it depends on? In this debut episode of American Power, hosted by Nat Towsen, we break down the escalating conflict with Iran. As the Strait of Hormuz closes and the threat expands to the Red Sea, oil markets surge, global trade slows, and the cost of escalation becomes harder to contain. Military strategist Chad Scott explains why the U.S. may be past the point of easy de-escalation, and what “boots on the ground” really means in a country the…
American Power: Trailer
Mar 31, 2026 · 1 min
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 a military strategist and an oil and energy expert, the show breaks down global events through the systems that shape them. We’re always looking for new opportunities to partner with creators, companies, politicians, and organizations that share our mission. If you’re interested in…
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