In this wide-ranging episode first part of a two-part series, Ethan talks about the history of fossil fuel extraction and how it has shaped global capitalism.

We're still recording remotely and dealing with audio issues, so please excuse points of poor audio quality.

Outro: "III. Speech" from Anthracite Fields, Julia Wolfe

Suggested reading: Andrews, Thomas G. Killing for Coal: America's Deadliest Labor War Malm, Andreas. Fossil CapitalMitchell, Timothy. Carbon Democracy: Political Power in the Age of Oil