#80. Governor Rick Perry on Energy, Leadership, and the Future of Innovation

𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

In this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard sit down with former Texas Governor and former US Energy Secretary, Rick Perry, for a conversation that’s anything but ordinary. They discuss the essential role of the oil and gas industry, the importance of education, Perry’s journey through public service as well as some forward-looking topics like energy independence, growing power needs and the formation of Fermi America and one his personal, passion projects related to expand research, adoption and use of natural plant-based treatments for PTSD, addiction and neurodegenerative diseases through Americans for Ibogaine.A thoughtful, insightful discussion with one of America’s most influential leaders.

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00:00 Introduction to Oil and Gas

00:54 Podcast Sponsors and Their Contributions

02:03 Meet the Hosts

02:38 Introducing Governor Rick Perry

04:56 Rick Perry's Early Life and Oil Industry Beginnings

10:08 Journey into Politics

17:36 Governorship and Energy Policies

32:58 Energy Independence and Global Influence

41:02 Firm America and AI-Driven Data Centers

50:45 The Truth About Fossil Fuels

51:25 Human Flourishing and Energy

54:18 Alex Epstein's Journey

55:02 Control and Wireless Technology

56:10 The Role of AI in Information

01:00:00 Plant-Based Medicine and Veterans

01:05:25 Ibogaine: A Potential Solution

01:17:43 Personal Stories and Memories

01:25:30 Marriage Advice and Historical Reflections

01:35:52 Final Thoughts