# #219 America Unplugged 3-28-26

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Podcast: [America Unplugged](https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-unplugged-4066275)
Published: 2026-03-28T18:30:24+00:00
Episode link: https://Americaunpluggedradio.podbean.com/e/219-america-unplugged-3-28-26/
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## Resource

The hosts analyze the geopolitical instability caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the shifting dynamics of the global oil market. They debate the extent of orchestrated historical events and the potential for proxy wars to destabilize energy security.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The shift toward gold-backed or commodity-linked trading by Russia aims to bypass the US dollar's dominance
- Failure mode: The potential for proxy wars in Ukraine and Iran to lead to a global energy shutdown and destruction of oil infrastructure
- Practical takeaway: Monitoring the stability of the ruble and crude oil denominations is essential for understanding future economic shifts
- Main idea: A debate on whether major historical conflicts, such as WWI, are choreographed events designed to steer global politics
- Main idea: The psychological impact of divisive political rhetoric on the stability of the American social fabric

## Topics

Geopolitics, Russia-Ukraine War, Global Economy, Energy Security, US Foreign Policy, Petrodollar, Alternative History, Oil Refineries

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Reflections on England and David Icke: The hosts discuss recent travels to England and the legacy of David Icke in the alternative media landscape.
- 8:00 — The De-dollarization of Oil: An analysis of how Russia is attempting to stabilize the ruble by linking oil trades to gold rather than the US dollar.
- 15:00 — The Global Impact of Ukraine: Discussion on the long-term damage caused by the invasion of Ukraine and the fears of a wider European conflict.
- 22:00 — Political Polarization at CPAC: Observations on the current state of the American conservative movement and internal party tensions.
- 29:00 — US-Iran Relations and the Draft: A look at the history of US intervention in Iran and concerns regarding the rising draft age.
- 43:00 — The Ethics of Political Rhetoric: A critique of modern political discourse and the loss of presidential decorum in the digital age.
- 1:32:00 — Proxy Wars and Energy Destruction: The hosts debate the reality of orchestrated conflicts and the strategic destruction of oil refineries in Ukraine.

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