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.

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

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