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00:00 - Intro03:29 - NC Floods, Natural Disasters, Climate Impact10:17 - 1927 Mississippi River Flood, Historical Floods, Disaster Management16:19 - Mark Rossano on Oil, Energy Markets, Oil Industry Insights16:53 - Matt and Mark Rossano on China and the Economy, China Economic Trends, Global Economy21:44 - What Does This Mean for OPEC+, OPEC Strategies, Oil Production25:35 - China’s Economy, Economic Growth, Trade Relations33:05 - US Oil Supply, Energy Supply Chain, Oil Market Dynamics35:08 - Middle East Peace, Geopolitical Issues, Regional Stability38:36 - Where Could This Go Wrong, Risk Assessment, Future Predictions44:00 - Does the US Election Matter, Political Impact, Election Analysis47:51 - Reagan Showing Gaddafi His House, Historical Relations, Political History48:19 - How Deep Are the Bunkers, Military Strategy, National Security49:03 - Offshore Wind, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Solutions52:36 - Quality Control Failures, Industry Standards, Manufacturing Issues57:06 - Hurdle Rates, Investment Analysis, Financial Metrics59:25 - Colin’s Tribute to Scott Gale, Remembrance, Personal Tributehttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters/https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcatters

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