IPI Policy Basics: Five Key Turning Points in the Quest for US Energy Independence (Audio: Podcast)
Resident Scholar Dr. Merrill Matthews explains the five key turning points that have shaped US energy independence, going back to “peak oil” and the shortages of the 1970s, to the fracking revolution and US oil exports. Part of our IPI Policy Basics audio reference library.
The 'Trump Deal' and Oil Prices (Audio: Interview)
Resident Scholar Merrill Matthews joins Charles Heller on Liberty Watch Radio to discuss the "Trump Deal" and its impact on energy and oil prices.
The World is Getting Better Thanks to Fossil Fuels (Audio: Interview)
In this Heartland Institute podcast, IPI resident scholar Merrill Matthews reviews the innovations that have been sustained by fossil fuels. In terms of human well-being and prosperity, and environmental quality, the world is getting better and better, despite what climate alarmist are indoctrinating kids to believe.
Drone Attacks on Saudi Oilfields and What It Means (Audio: Interview)
In an interview with Brian Estridge on the WBAP Morning News, Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses the drone attacks on the Saudi oilfields, President Trump's response, and what it means for the U.S.
Tariffs and Middle East Tensions (Audio: Interview)
On WBOB's Ed Dean Show, IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses the stability of oil prices despite Iranian provocations in the Mideast, and how tariffs are taxes and drive up the cost of goods.
Not Everyone's Pleased with Trump's Climate Modeling Reform (Audio: Interview)
In a live, in-studio discussion with Kerby Anderson on Point of View, IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses how the Trump administration is changing how the EPA and other agencies approach their predictions driving climate policies.
Why There's No Panic at the Pump Amid Mideast Tensions (Audio: Interview)
Dr. Merrill Matthews joins Brian Estridge and Hal Jay on Dallas-Fort Worth's WBAP Morning News to discuss the Gulf of Oman tanker attacks and how the Mideast unrest is having little to no impact on the world's energy markets.
U.S. Energy Boom is Helping Defund Russia (and Its Mischief) (Audio: Interview)
In an interview with WAVA’s Don Kroah, IPI’s Dr. Merrill Matthews discusses Russia’s efforts to use energy as a foreign policy weapon, and how it's now being undermined by the U.S. oil and gas boom.
What's Killing Coal? (Audio: Interview)
In this discussion with Mike Siegel on the Genesis Communications Network, IPI's Dr. Merrill Matthews explains why the coal industry is on its last leg, and is being replaced by natural gas.
Trump Narrows SCOTUS Pick to Three, Pruitt Resigns (Audio: Interview)
In an interview with 660 AM - The Answer's Mark Davis, IPI president Tom Giovanetti discusses the three finalists to which President Trump has narrowed his choice for the Supreme Court, and offers analysis regarding the resignation of EPA administrator Scott Pruitt.