Max & Jacks investigate the divergent energy strategies of the United States and China, highlighting a global competition with significant economic, geopolitical, and environmental implications. It explains that China is rapidly investing in and dominating clean energy technologies, such as solar, wind, and electric vehicles, driven by national security and economic growth, despite its continued reliance on coal. In contrast, the United States, particularly under the Trump administration, is prioritizing fossil fuel production and exports, aiming for "energy dominance" through oil and gas.