“Power, Politics, and Petro: Pressure on China, Sanctions on Russia”
Podcast:Rich Valdés America At Night Published On: Sat Oct 25 2025 Description: On this episode of Rich Valdés America at Night, we explore the global energy battlefield shaping America’s future. First, Joshua Philip, award-winning journalist and Senior Investigative Reporter at The Epoch Times, breaks down how the U.S. military’s growing presence in South America is tied to China’s control over vital oil supplies and what it means for global power dynamics. Then, Trisha Curtis, CEO of PetroNerds and host of the “PetroNerds” podcast, joins the show to discuss how winning against Communist China starts with dominating the energy market, plus her insights on President Trump’s new sanctions on Russian energy. Rich wraps up the show with your calls and the latest news shaping America’s energy independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices