Brigham McCown discusses the 1973 Arab oil embargo and its lasting impact on the United States. It explains how the embargo was a response to Israel's involvement in the Yom Kippur War and the United States' actions that affected OPEC member countries. The embargo led to a quadrupling of oil prices, fuel shortages, and the realization of the US's dependence on Middle Eastern oil. The transcript also highlights the push for American energy independence, the shale play revolution in oil and gas production, and the recent changes in energy policies under the Biden administration. It concludes by discussing the current challenges of rising oil prices, geopolitical instability in the Middle East, and the importance of finding reliable and affordable low-carbon energy alternatives.