Fossil fuels are at the forefront of the Ukraine crisis. Discover how American and European energy policies have handed Vladimir Putin leverage in his showdown with Ukraine, NATO and the West. Emily Holland from The U.S. Naval War College, and Margarita Balmaceda, author of "Russian Energy Chains," join Mike. SHOW NOTES: 1:19: How Is Europe Dependent On Russian Energy? 3:06: How Is Nord Stream 2 Important To Putin? 5:29: Why Doesn't Europe By More Energy From The U.S.? 8:05: Can Russia Supply Energy To Both Europe & China? 11:59: Why Is It Important For Russia To Keep Ukraine Out Of NATO? 13:48: Is Nord Stream 2 Counter To Europe's Efforts To Go Green? 16:45: Why Is Russia Threatening To Invade Ukraine? 20:34: How Is Germany Driving European Dependence On Russian Energy? 23:40: Why Does Biden Support Nord Stream 2?