Crude World: An interview with Peter Maass

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Author Peter Maass has spent eight years trying to understand the politics and economy of oil production across the globe. The result is his new book, Crude World: The Violent Twilight of Oil, in which Maass tries to explain what we do for oil and what oil does to us. Later today, anchor Jeb Sharp will have an interview with Peter Maass. Download MP3

• Peter Maass’ website
• Q & A with Maass on Crude World

Oil interview

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Anchor Jeb Sharp speaks with Peter Maass, author of “Crude World: The Violent Twilight of Oil,” about the politics and future of a petroleum-based economy.

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