Is the world locked in an energy war?
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Is the world locked in an energy war?

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 15, 202629 min
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Today we are going to spend some time trying to understand the expanding front lines of two ongoing wars, where the battlefield isn't just marked by trenches, snipers and fortifications, but also by energy infrastructure, supplies and distribution. Think of them as energy wars, currently being fought in Ukraine, and in countries around the Persian Gulf. We're joined by Ravi Agrawal, Editor in Chief at Foreign Policy and host of their podcast, FP Live. Together, we’re looking at energy and how it can be used as a tool or...

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This October celebrates spooky season with CBC podcasts. On Satanic Panic, hear how a tiny Saskatchewan town was engulfed by false accusations of ritual abuse. On The Devil You Know, listen as host Sarah Marshall traces the story of how that moral panic swept North America and embedded itself in pop culture. Or if you prefer some laughs with your

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This is a CBC Podcast. Hey, everybody, I'm Jamie Poisson. Today, I want to spend some time trying to understand the expanding front lines of two ongoing wars.

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