The Geography of Energy

Podcast: The Personal Wealth Coach · Jacob A. McClure, CIMA®, of The Personal Wealth Coach, an Independent Fiduciary Investment Advisory Firm | Fee-Only

Opublikowano: 2026-09-19

What do Roman oxen, Civil War currency, Iranian oil, Chinese refineries, and your latest trip to the gas pump have in common? More than you might think. This week on The Personal Wealth Coach, Jake McClure takes a globe-spanning look at the geography of energy and the surprisingly persistent role location plays in shaping economies, conflicts, and prices. From Rome’s dependence on Spanish livestock to the economic divisions of the American Civil War, Jake traces the recurring relationship between energy, technology, geography, and power. Then he brings the story into the present, examining the Strait of Ho...