Jul 2, 202640 min
This week, we dive in with University of Missouri international relations professor Dr. Victor McFarland on U.S. relations with the Middle East and how this has impacted energy decisions over time.
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The Renew Gurus
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Who hosts The Renew Gurus?
The Renew Gurus is hosted by Renew Missouri. The show has published 144 episodes to date.
What has The Renew Gurus covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Tackling Foreign Relations and Energy with Dr. Victor McFarland" (2 July 2026, 40 minutes), "How to be a Missouri Solar Supporter feat. Frances Babbs" (18 June 2026, 44 minutes), and "Webinar Recording: The Iran War and Global Energy Prices" (7 May 2026, 55 minutes).
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The Renew Gurus publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 144 episodes.
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