Barclay discusses how the political economy of energy and food links Southern California and Saudi Arabia. Oil and water are intertwined in today's political economies, with both being mixed, exchanged, and traded. Energy from oil is used to move and pump water for food production, while water is also utilized in oil extraction. These interconnections create political and economic linkages at regional and global levels. A significant example of this is the connection between Southern California and Saudi Arabia. Southern California is a major producer of fruits, nuts, and vegetables in the US, while also being a center of oil production. Saudi Arabia, known for its oil and gas production, is also a significant exporter of food. These connections are facilitated through corporate structures, with Chevron and Almarai playing key roles in the mixing of oil and water at both regional and global scales.