Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Isn’t Disabled!

Early reports that the Nord Stream 1 & 2 pipelines had been damaged, possibly permanently, by explosions last week appear to have been, well, overblown. Russian gas company Gazprom reports that Nord Stream 2 specifically was only superficially damaged by the efforts at sabotage, and gas could be flowing through the pipeline again in a matter of weeks. Which raises key questions for European countries like Germany that are facing a winter of energy shortages and possible “de-industrialization” without access to inexpensive liquefied natural gas. Jimmy and his panel of Pushback host Aaron Maté () and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss this surprising twist in the Nord Stream drama and for how long European leaders will continue to kowtow to the United States which clearly doesn’t have their best interests in mind. Become a Premium Member: Go to a Live Show: Subscribe to Our Newsletter: