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How Biden's ban on Russian oil imports could impact more than just gas prices

daniel rothenberg
Arizona State University
Daniel Rothenberg

President Joe Biden signed an executive order this week to ban Russian oil imports in response to the invasion of Ukraine and ongoing attacks there by Russian forces.

The ban comes as inflation and other factors had already driven U.S. gas prices to record or near-record highs. But at this point, a majority of Americans seem to be supporting the get-tough policies and new sanctions against Russia.

To understand more, The Show spoke with Daniel Rothenberg, the co-director of the Center on the Future of War at Arizona State University.

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