How the energy market influences American politics

From wood to coal to oil, the energy market has long been a major driver of the American economy — and global geopolitics.

But what does the future look like? MPR News guest host Chris Farrell spoke to Harvard professor and energy expert Meghan O'Sullivan about her new book, "Windfall: How the New Energy Abundance Upends Global Politics and Strengthens America's Power."

O'Sullivan is the Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs and director of the Geopolitics of Energy Project at Harvard University's Kennedy School.

Use the audio player above to hear the full discussion.