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In a rugged corner of West Texas, billionaire wildcatters and roughnecks are fueling an oil boom so big it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics. This modern-day gold rush has sent both big oil companies and scrappy start-ups scrambling to secure a piece of the action. Texas Monthly’s Christian Wallace follows characters along every rung of the oil field ladder, from the executive cutting billion-dollar deals to the itinerant pipeline worker risking life and limb, and from the traveling exotic dancer following the trail of money to those who worry that our planet is on a path to destruction. Meet the people cashing in and those just trying to get by as the world around them is turned upside down. "A beautiful ride filled with levity, even as it delivers troubling forecasts for the future" - The Atlantic 2021 Webby Award Honoree, Podcast Documentary

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In a rugged corner of West Texas, billionaire wildcatters and roughnecks are fueling an oil boom so big it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics. Boomtown is a 10-part podcast series, with new episodes publishing every Tuesday starting December 10, 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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49 Ratings

Brilliant series about everything!

05/12/2022

JMDMCM

A fantastic oral history series about West Texas; the fossil fuel industry; fracking; education; environment; and the many and varied socioeconomic factors affecting this area. A great listen and especially for those who aren’t as knowledgeable about fracking and the financial and environmental issues surrounding it.
Listened numerous times

13/01/2022

OK London

I’ve listened to this series several times because they’re just so interesting and varied.
Excellent!

15/04/2021

EmilyAnn5228

A comprehensive look into the culture, economy, and many doubled edged swords of West Texas oil towns and landscape. It was a very enjoyable and interesting listen!
Diverse viewpoints and well informed

14/11/2020

Ifonlyicouldreadit

Fantastic series of 11 podcasts on an area we all hear about in the news but never really know anything. I loved all the diverse viewpoints and it’s unusual relevancy. Great research and a wonderful host.

In a rugged corner of West Texas, billionaire wildcatters and roughnecks are fueling an oil boom so big it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics. This modern-day gold rush has sent both big oil companies and scrappy start-ups scrambling to secure a piece of the action. Texas Monthly’s Christian Wallace follows characters along every rung of the oil field ladder, from the executive cutting billion-dollar deals to the itinerant pipeline worker risking life and limb, and from the traveling exotic dancer following the trail of money to those who worry that our planet is on a path to destruction. Meet the people cashing in and those just trying to get by as the world around them is turned upside down. "A beautiful ride filled with levity, even as it delivers troubling forecasts for the future" - The Atlantic 2021 Webby Award Honoree, Podcast Documentary