Chuck chats with Jaime about his conversion from being a Democrat to a Libertarian, why the hell he would want to Railroad Commission, and how we can save the energy business.

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00:00 - Intro
01:33 - Jaime Diaz’s Background
06:02 - Jaime Diaz Runs for School Board
06:57 - Jaime Diaz Discovers Bitcoin
13:27 - Why Railroad Commissioner
18:01 - Jaime's Candidacy for Railroad Commissioner
19:38 - Trade-offs in the Energy Industry
22:15 - Environmental Costs of Flaring
27:27 - Addressing Climate Change
32:58 - Government's Role in Energy Selection
42:30 - Running for Railroad Commissioner of Texas
44:49 - Addressing Orphan Wells
49:20 - The People's Court Experience
51:35 - Future Aspirations
51:40 - Chuck Yates Needs a Job
52:20 - What Really Matters in Politics
53:30 - One Term and Out Philosophy
54:06 - Closing Thoughts
54:11 - Nudity in the Campaign

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