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Columbia Energy Exchange

Columbia University
Climate Change
China
Renewable Energy
Energy Security
Inflation Reduction Act
Energy Transition
Energy Policy
United States
Clean Energy Transition
Clean Energy
Artificial Intelligence
Nuclear Energy
National Security
Russia
Iran
Natural Gas
Geopolitics
Biden Administration
Electric Vehicles
Trump Administration

Columbia Energy Exchange features in-depth conversations with the world's top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia and civil society. The program explores today's most pressing opportunities and challenges across energy policy, financial markets, geopolitics, and climate change as well as their implications for both the U.S. and the world.

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Nearly a month after a ceasefire, the US-Iran deal seems to have all but collapsed as both nations have slipped back into active conflict. On Sunday, Tehran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is once again closed—a move President Trump immediately c... more

In the 23 days since the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, strikes have returned, following a familiar pattern: Iran attacks vessels using an internationally backed sea lane in Omani territorial waters, the US retaliates against Iranian military inf... more

Grid operators sit at the center of many of the biggest forces reshaping the global energy system. They're navigating rising electricity demand, a lack of transmission infrastructure, shifting regulatory policies, and maintaining the tricky balance b... more

Concerns about the affordability of electricity in the US have been rising along with prices. And while the headlines have pointed to AI and data centers as the underlying factors, the exact causes are more complex.

The problem reflects a converge... more

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Recent Guests

Doug Arendt
Global fellow at CGEP and Emeritus Executive Director at the Foundation for the National Laboratory for the Rockies
Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University; Foundation for the National Lab of the Rockies
Episode: Doug Arent and Robin Millican on What's Really Driving Electricity Prices
Robin Millican
Director of research programs and strategic partnerships at CGEP
Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
Episode: Doug Arent and Robin Millican on What's Really Driving Electricity Prices
Michael Cembalest
Chairman of Market and Investment Strategy for JP Morgan Asset Management
JP Morgan Asset Management
Episode: Michael Cembalest Does the Math on the Energy Transition
Jake Sullivan
Former National Security Advisor (Biden Administration); Kissinger Professor of the Practice of Statecraft and World Order at Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Kennedy School; former U.S. National Security Advisor
Episode: Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer on the US-Iran Deal, Hormuz Realities, and Iran's Nuclear Future
John Finer
Former Deputy National Security Advisor; Distinguished visiting fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy
Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University; former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor
Episode: Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer on the US-Iran Deal, Hormuz Realities, and Iran's Nuclear Future
Ira Joseph
Expert at the Center on Global Energy Policy
Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
Episode: Iran Conflict Brief: The US-Iran Deal and a New Phase of Accommodation
Jessica Uhl
Former CFO of Shell; senior advisor at Three Cairns Group
Three Cairns Group / former Shell executive
Episode: Jessica Uhl on the Fractured Energy Transition: Why Speed Matters Now
Ashley Finan
Jay and Jill Bernstein Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy; former Idaho National Lab leader in nuclear energy and national security issues
Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University; Idaho National Laboratory (past)
Episode: Ashley Finan and Amy Roma on Speed, Safety, and Reforming Nuclear Energy
Amy Roma
Partner at Orrick advising on legal, business and policy matters related to the nuclear fleet and advanced reactors; non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center
Orrick; Atlantic Council
Episode: Ashley Finan and Amy Roma on Speed, Safety, and Reforming Nuclear Energy

Hosts

Bill Loveless
Host of the Columbia Energy Exchange; longtime energy journalist and policy commentator.
Jason Bordoff
Co-host and host; energy policy expert and director at a leading energy policy center.
Daniel Sternoff
Host of rapid response series; energy policy and geopolitics expert.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 611 ratings
  • Delusional US-centric view of the world

    It is more painful to listen to this episode on Greenland from a former Biden official than if they had had a Trump apparatchik on. The inability to tackle or even acknowledge the enormous damage done to US-Greenland and US-Danish relations by Trump’s warmongering makes the entire episode almost laughable and irrelevant. Truly shameful from both the host and the guest for what purports to be geopolitical analysis.

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    DMR40
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • One of the best views on US power so far

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Deepthroat
    6 months ago
  • One of the Best Energy Podcasts

    this is a substantial podcast essential for my high level understanding of issues around the energy transition, especially those related to policy. A great service of the community and thankfully, without all the hype. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bosco Rio
    United States7 months ago
  • Tremendous Resource

    This podcast is essential listening for anyone remotely connected to energy futures or policy or consumption

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Hull MA
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great

    Great podcast. So informative and insightful discussions. Salute!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MiaaaaFang
    Hong Konga year ago

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Covers a wide range of topics with strong question-asking and credible guests.
Thoughtful, data-driven discussions with expert guests.
High-quality insights on energy policy and climate topics.
Essential listening for energy policy and market insights.

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Ashley Finan and Amy Roma on Speed, Safety, and Reforming Nuclear Energy
Q: How robust is the progress on NRC reforms and can this momentum be sustained across administrations?
They express cautious optimism, noting substantial rulemakings and parallel reviews are delivering real speed improvements, while emphasizing that ongoing transparency and public input are crucial to maintaining trust and preventing politicization of safety decisions.
Ashley Finan and Amy Roma on Speed, Safety, and Reforming Nuclear Energy
Q: What are the main licensing frameworks (Part 50, 52, 53, and 57) and why does the choice matter for project timelines?
They explain Part 50, 52, 53, and 57 as distinct licensing pathways tailored to different technologies and risk profiles, with Part 53 being risk-informed for advanced reactors and Part 57 targeting microreactors to enable repeated deployments, all chosen based on risk appetite and technology.
Ashley Finan and Amy Roma on Speed, Safety, and Reforming Nuclear Energy
Q: Amy, what are the three big changes that have fundamentally shifted the nuclear storyline over the past two decades?
Amy identifies: 1) heightened attention to climate change spurring decarbonization; 2) geopolitics and energy security increasing the importance of reliable, affordable power; 3) a policy environment that is increasingly favorable to nuclear with pro-nuclear administration and reforms to speed deployment while preserving safety.
Ashley Finan and Amy Roma on Speed, Safety, and Reforming Nuclear Energy
Q: Ashley, could you lay the landscape of where we are today with nuclear energy in the United States and the evolving regulatory landscape?
Ashley explains that policy makers now view nuclear energy as central to energy security and climate goals, and highlights ongoing modernization of the NRC to make regulation more risk-informed and capable of handling advanced technologies, with further reforms expected to accelerate licensing timelines.
Doug Arent and Robin Millican on What's Really Driving Electricity Prices
Q: What policy measures look most promising to improve reliability without sacrificing decarbonization goals?
A combination of optimizing the existing grid with grid-enhancing technologies, reforming cost allocation (e.g., large load tariffs), and long-term risk management through better transmission planning and resilience investments appears most promising.

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Columbia Energy Exchange offers in-depth conversations with leading energy and policy figures, spanning government, industry, academia, and philanthropy. Episodes routinely explore energy security, policy responses to crises, geopolitics, and the energy transition, with a strong emphasis on practical policy insights, market dynamics, and regional analyses. A standout strength is the roster of seasoned policymakers, researchers, and market analysts who bring firsthand experience and rigorous perspectives, making complex energy topics accessible to professionals and decision-makers. The show often features crisis-era reflections, long-term policy implications, and strategic considerations for energy resilience and climate goals, making it a v... more

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4. Jake Sullivan
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6. Ira Joseph
7. Jessica Uhl
8. Ashley Finan

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