The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which energy editor/analyst Joel South and technology editor/analyst Brenton Flynn discuss topics around the investing world.

In today's edition, Joel covers Chesapeake Energy and the options facing the natural gas giant. With no shortage of media coverage lately, Chesapeake has seen its share price fall 40% over the past six months and is currently facing a mountainous financial impediment. Watch the video to see the choices Chesapeake has available, the issues current shareholders pose, and one potential investor who has the expertise to shake the company up.

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