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27 Feb, 2021 06:19

Frost drills Texas oil production & launching commercial space tourism?

In the wake of the devastating deep freeze that swept Texas last week, leaving dozens dead and wiping out the state’s energy grid, oil production took a major hit as well. David McAlvany of McAlvany Financial joins the program to explain the scope of the petro slowdown and what he predicts for the future of the commodities sector. Despite optimistic forecasts for Covid-19 vaccinations, global markets are finishing the week with uncertainty. With the Biden administration now through its first month in power, what changes are being made with regards to the US relationship with China? RT America’s Alex Mihailovich brings us a thorough look at what moves the current administration is taking with its largest transpacific trading partner. While the global economy is still struggling to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, many companies are setting their eyes on the final frontier. Aaron Pagel of DePaul University brings us up to speed on the many sectors within space exploration and what the Mars Perseverance landing means for the industry.

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