David Gibbs
Professor of history at the University of Arizona specializing in modern international history; author and researcher on the 1970s oil crisis and its geopolitical and economic consequences.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 55min
David Gibbs: The Coming Energy Shock - Similar to 1973 Oil Crisis?
David N. Gibbs, a history professor at the University of Arizona who studies the 1970s oil crisis, explores historical parallels to a looming energy shock. He traces the 1973 break, U.S. roles in oil pricing, and how financial fragility could amplify today’s risks. They examine geoeconomic tools like oil chokepoints, the petrodollar legacy, de-dollarization trends, and political fallout from energy-driven shocks.
Apr 1, 2026 • 50min
Revolt of the Rich S8 | E8
David Gibbs, professor of history at the University of Arizona and author of Revolt of the Rich, traces how 1970s decisions reshaped American inequality. He breaks down the oil shock, Nixon-era moves that boosted petrodollars, the rise of financialization and deindustrialization, and Carter-era deregulation. Short, sharp conversations about how those political choices reverberate today.
