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Columbia Energy Exchange

Columbia University
Climate Change
China
Renewable Energy
Energy Security
Energy Transition
Inflation Reduction Act
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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For years, the energy transition was discussed as a shift that would happen in steady, predictable increments. But a massive surge in electricity demand in recent years—now colliding with a fracturing geopolitical landscape—has reshaped the global ra... more

Despite all the advancements we have achieved globally in recent decades, as many as 750 million people still lack access to electricity. Tackling energy poverty requires far more than linking communities to an electric grid. Closing the massive disp... more

For years, the energy transition was discussed as a shift that would happen in steady, predictable increments. But the last 24 months have shattered that illusion. Energy providers now face extreme industrial volatility—where companies tasked with bu... more

The Iran crisis is in its 80th day. Right now, roughly 1,500 vessels laden with oil, natural gas, fertilizers, and oil products sit trapped in the Persian Gulf by a dual US-Iranian blockade. One thing is certain: prolonging this standoff for another ... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Auth
Deputy Executive Director at Energy for Growth Hub; non-resident fellow on U.S.-Africa relations at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; former USAID official
Energy for Growth Hub; Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Millennium Challenge Corporation (past)
Episode: Katie Auth on How the 'Modern Energy Minimum' Can Drive Economic Growth
Christian Bruch
President and CEO of Siemens Energy (and Siemens Energy Management)
Siemens Energy
Episode: Speed to Power: Christian Bruch on Siemens Energy's Turnaround
Cory Combs
Head of Supply Chain and Critical Minerals Research at Trivium China
Trivium China
Episode: Iran Conflict Brief: How the Iran Standoff is Rewriting US-China Relations
Iris Ferguson
President and founder of IAF Strategies; former DASD Arctic and Global Resilience
IAF Strategies; Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Episode: Arctic Expert Iris Ferguson on Greenland's Resources, Geopolitical Risks
Bob McNally
Founder and president of Rapidan Energy Group
Rapidan Energy Group
Episode: Bob McNally and Jason Bordoff on Handling an Energy Crisis
Yasser Elguindi
Partner and co-portfolio manager at the Westbeck Energy Opportunity Fund; oil market investor and strategist
Westbeck Energy Opportunity Fund
Episode: Iran Conflict Brief: Why the UAE Is Leaving OPEC Now
Ian Bremmer
President and founder of Eurasia Group, and founder of GZERO Media
Eurasia Group / GZERO Media
Episode: Ian Bremmer on Navigating a Fragmenting World
Amos Hochstein
Former Deputy Assistant and Senior Advisor for Energy and Investment to President Biden; Special Presidential Coordinator for Global Infrastructure and Energy Security
TWG Global; Columbia University SIPA Distinguished Fellow
Episode: Amos Hochstein on the Strait of Hormuz Opening and Where the War is Headed
Mohammad Ali Shabani
Leading voice on Iranian domestic politics and regional diplomacy; editor of Amwaj Media
Amwaj Media
Episode: Iran Conflict Brief: Will the Ceasefire Hold? Analyzing Tehran's High-Stakes Diplomacy

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 610 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 Kingdom25 days ago
  • One of the best views on US power so far

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Deepthroat
    4 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
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    Bosco Rio
    United States6 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 States9 months ago
  • Great

    Great podcast. So informative and insightful discussions. Salute!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MiaaaaFang
    Hong Kong10 months 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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Katie Auth on How the 'Modern Energy Minimum' Can Drive Economic Growth
Q: What are the core elements of energy security compacts and how would the US implement them to support developing countries while aligning with national security interests?
The compacts would involve long-term commitments (5-10 years) with specific investments in the energy sector, leveraging MCC's approach to analyze constraints, and using MCC as a financial anchor to fund hard infrastructure and enable later private sector investment, with bipartisan support noted in the congressional process.
Katie Auth on How the 'Modern Energy Minimum' Can Drive Economic Growth
Q: Why is the modern energy minimum set at 1,000 kilowatt hours, and what does that imply for how we measure progress beyond basic electricity access?
The 1,000 kWh threshold accounts for energy use in both households and the broader economy, reflecting industrial activity and services that create real prosperity, not just home lighting or phone charging, and it emphasizes the importance of reliable energy for businesses and development.
Katie Auth on How the 'Modern Energy Minimum' Can Drive Economic Growth
Q: And how did you come to this work from working on climate, development, and policy; what is the background that led you to Energy for Growth Hub?
Katie Auth describes a progression from foreign policy in Africa to climate and energy policy, finding that research often doesn't reach big development financiers, and thus focusing on bridging academic insights with practical, investable pathways for energy infrastructure and job creation.
Arctic Expert Iris Ferguson on Greenland's Resources, Geopolitical Risks
Q: What about critical minerals and rare earths in Greenland—how do they fit into global supply chains?
Greenland holds substantial rare earth elements and other minerals, but logistics and local regulatory constraints complicate development; pricing volatility and environmental considerations also affect investment decisions.
Arctic Expert Iris Ferguson on Greenland's Resources, Geopolitical Risks
Q: How significant are Greenland's oil and gas resources today, economically and strategically?
There are significant onshore oil prospects (e.g., an area on the east coast with modeled potential), but a moratorium on new leases since 2021 reflects environmental concerns and local sovereignty considerations, making development contingent on economic viability and political will.

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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. Iris Ferguson
5. Bob McNally
6. Yasser Elguindi
7. Ian Bremmer
8. Amos Hochstein

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