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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
Iran
National Security
Russia
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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Latest Episodes

Carbon credit markets have become one of the most hotly debated tools in the fight against climate change. Supporters call them essential to closing the gap between corporate climate pledges and what companies can actually achieve on their own. Criti... more

Global gas markets, especially in Europe, are approaching winter under serious pressure. With storage inventories lagging behind historical averages and shipping disruptions from the Middle East threatening key liquefied natural gas flows, many natio... more

Seven months into the largest oil supply disruption in history, there's still no resolution in sight. This week, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, US and Iranian officials held their first indirect talks since the Memorandum of Understandi... more

This week, Chinese President Xi Jinping travels to Washington for a state visit with President Trump, their second face-to-face meeting this year. Energy is likely to be high on the agenda, particularly the fallout from the ongoing conflict in the Mi... more

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Recent Guests

Anne-Sophie Corbeau
Research scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy, based in Paris
Columbia University
Episode: Global Gas Markets on Edge as Europe Braces for Winter
Ira Joseph
Research scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy, based in New York
Columbia University
Episode: Global Gas Markets on Edge as Europe Braces for Winter
Tatiana Mitrova
Research scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy, based in Cyprus/New York
Columbia University
Episode: Global Gas Markets on Edge as Europe Braces for Winter
Jan Stuart
Global Energy Strategist at Piper Sandler
Piper Sandler
Episode: Iran Conflict Brief: Jan Stuart on What a US Diesel Export Ban Would Mean
Erica Downs
Senior research scholar focusing on Chinese energy markets and geopolitics
Columbia's Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP)
Episode: Erica Downs and Michal Meidan on China's Oil Shock That Wasn't
Michal Meidan
Leads China Energy Research at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Episode: Erica Downs and Michal Meidan on China's Oil Shock That Wasn't
Audrey Robertson
Assistant Secretary of Energy and head of the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
U.S. Department of Energy
Episode: DOE's Audrey Robertson on Growing US Critical Mineral Supply
Rajiv Shah
President of the Rockefeller Foundation, focused on ending energy poverty and universal energy access
Rockefeller Foundation
Episode: Editor's Pick: Rajiv Shah on Delivering Universal Abundant Energy Access
Matthew Yglesias
Political commentator, journalist and author; writer of Slow Boring and co-host of The Argument
Slow Boring / The Argument
Episode: Matthew Yglesias on Abundance and the Politics of Energy

Hosts

Jason Bordoff
Host with a background in energy policy and global energy policy leadership.
Bill Loveless
Co-host bringing industry and policy experience to energy discussions.
Daniel Sternoff
Host of the Columbia Energy Exchange rapid response series and related policy discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 613 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 Kingdom5 months ago
  • One of the best views on US power so far

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Deepthroat
    8 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 States10 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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Insightful, high-quality analysis from energy experts.
Generally viewed as a go-to for in-depth energy policy content.
Well-structured discussions that translate complex topics into practical takeaways.
Strong guest lineups with diverse perspectives on energy policy and markets.

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Erica Downs and Michal Meidan on China's Oil Shock That Wasn't
Q: Erica, what should policymakers in Washington learn from China's response?
Key takeaway is that China's oil import dependence is not the Achilles heel many assumed; China has tools to manage large disruptions calmly, giving it diplomatic flexibility and leverage in international energy talks.
Erica Downs and Michal Meidan on China's Oil Shock That Wasn't
Q: Michal, do you have any unanswered questions?
Michal indicates there are numerous open questions about the data and the future trajectory, signaling ongoing research into how structural versus cyclical factors will shape China's energy demand going forward.
Luisa Palacios and Bob McNally on Why the US-Venezuela Oil Deal Matters
Q: What are the terms for Nabep's production and the US government's stake, and what concerns do guests have about governance?
Nabep would involve a 35% US government equity stake, with 20% offtake at cost and first refusal on the remaining 80%, but concerns focus on how the governance of Nabep would be structured, what laws govern the entity, and whether US oversight could effectively be exercised given diplomatic and legal uncertainties.
Luisa Palacios and Bob McNally on Why the US-Venezuela Oil Deal Matters
Q: What exactly has the White House announced about the deal, and how does it align with Venezuelan law?
The White House materials describe a 100-year lease which does not exist in Venezuela's constitution or hydrocarbon law; instead, Venezuela allows 25-year joint ventures or production sharing contracts, so the deal's terminology is not aligned with Venezuela's legal framework.
DOE's Audrey Robertson on Growing US Critical Mineral Supply
Q: What role does Project Vault play in stabilizing the supply of critical minerals?
Project Vault acts as a civilian, market-enabled stockpile approach—financed with a loan from the Export-Import Bank and private capital—to help OEMs secure critical minerals for manufacturing in the U.S., while not being a government-owned reserve.

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What is Columbia Energy Exchange about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show offers in-depth conversations with leading figures across government, business, academia, and civil society on energy policy, markets, geopolitics, and climate. Episodes frequently center on US and global energy transitions, infrastructure, and security—covering sanctions, governance, critical minerals, grid modernization, LNG, and nuclear regulation. A standout pattern is the pairing of senior policymakers or industry leaders with researchers or analysts to unpack complex policy tools, market dynamics, and geopolitical risk, often with a focus on practical implications for investment and regulation. The format tends to blend rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, making it valuable for listeners who want both high-level ... more

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2. Ira Joseph
3. Tatiana Mitrova
4. Jan Stuart
5. Erica Downs
6. Michal Meidan
7. Audrey Robertson
8. Rajiv Shah

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