Sam Ori

Sam Ori, a University of Chicago energy policy expert, tackles why gas tracks global oil and jumps faster than it falls. Elena Peng, a Bloomberg agriculture reporter, gets into climate-hit coffee crops, tariffs, and café costs. Chuck Nicholson, a Penn State supply chain professor, unpacks milk pricing, loss-leader grocery tactics, and why so much milk ends up as cheese.

Sam Ori, the Executive Director of the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, shares insights on the ongoing crisis of offshore oil spills. He delves into the historical context of offshore drilling, linking it to past disasters like the Exxon Valdez. The conversation navigates through regulatory challenges, emphasizing the need for performance-based standards. Ori also tackles the complex balance between energy demands and ecological safety, exploring how economic impacts fuel debates on energy independence amid climate concerns.