<p>𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p>Tune in NOW! </p><p>00:00 Introduction to Oil and Gas</p><p>00:54 Podcast Sponsors and Their Contributions</p><p>02:03 Meet the Hosts</p><p>02:38 Introducing Governor Rick Perry</p><p>04:56 Rick Perry&#39;s Early Life and Oil Industry Beginnings</p><p>10:08 Journey into Politics</p><p>17:36 Governorship and Energy Policies</p><p>32:58 Energy Independence and Global Influence</p><p>41:02 Firm America and AI-Driven Data Centers</p><p>50:45 The Truth About Fossil Fuels</p><p>51:25 Human Flourishing and Energy</p><p>54:18 Alex Epstein&#39;s Journey</p><p>55:02 Control and Wireless Technology</p><p>56:10 The Role of AI in Information</p><p>01:00:00 Plant-Based Medicine and Veterans</p><p>01:05:25 Ibogaine: A Potential Solution</p><p>01:17:43 Personal Stories and Memories</p><p>01:25:30 Marriage Advice and Historical Reflections</p><p>01:35:52 Final Thoughts</p>