In the Company of Mavericks: WW3, Energy, Markets & Politics with Doomberg

Progressive's Jeremy McKeown chats with the internet’s favourite financial avian—Doomberg—to unpack the escalating chaos in the Middle East and its profound impact on global energy markets.Recorded on Tuesday, March 3rd, as the fog of war deepens, they dive into why oil prices are spiking and how the world’s reliance on fossil fuels is shaping modern warfare.Doomberg delivers his signature "no-holds-barred" analysis from "fly-over country," using his unique mental models to strip away the mainstream narrative. The pair explore the massive disconnect between the information being fed to the public and the harsh realities of energy physics and geopolitics.This conversation covers:Operation Epic Fury: A day-three characterisation of the conflict.Energy as a Weapon: Why energy security is the ultimate arbiter of market stability.The Fog of War: Navigating misinformation and understanding the longevity of current market volatility in the age of algorithms. Market Impacts: How investors should view the intersection of politics and commodities during periods of high tension.Whether you're looking to understand the macroeconomic shift or seeking a "maverick" perspective on the green transition versus energy reality, this conversation provides a sobering look at where we are headed.