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High Energy Planet

Katie Auth & Rose Mutiso
Energy Access
Energy Poverty
Climate Change
Renewable Energy
Energy Transition
Poverty
Seforall
Mission 300
International Development
Climate Issues
EED Advisory
Consulting
Organizational Culture
Energy Finance
Rooftop Solar PV
Public Funding
Trump Administration
Power Africa
SDG7
Clean Cooking

A podcast on about new ideas to solve global energy poverty — and the people behind them. Hosted by Katie Auth & Rose Mutiso at the Energy for Growth Hub.

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For the last episode of Season 4, Rose and Katie are joined by Matthew Yglesias, journalist and author of the Substack, Slow Boring. They cover everything from the value and political future of US foreign assistance, to climate politics and the new “... more

Ken Opalo, associate professor at Georgetown University and author of An Africanist Perspective, joins the show to discuss what’s really behind chronic underinvestment in Africa’s power sector, what US policymakers are missing, and what gives him hop... more

Rose and Katie unpack the fallout from the Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID and what it means for global energy investment and energy access. Drawing on their experience in US government, they explore the ripple effects of these cuts, the ... more

Kanika Chawla, Chief of Staff at SEforALL, joins Rose and Katie to discuss what to expect from the 2025 SEforALL Global Forum, how SEforALL builds trust with governments, and what’s next for SDG7. Plus, why she calls London her favorite Indian city (... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Yglesias
Political commentator, author, and founder of the Substack newsletter 'Slow Boring'
Slow Boring
Episode: Matthew Yglesias: Foreign Aid, Climate Politics, and Plastic Straws
Ken Opalo
Associate professor at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
Georgetown University
Episode: Ken Opalo: Why Growth Must Be at the Center of Africa’s Future
Kanika Chawla
Chief of Staff at SEforALL
SEforALL
Episode: Kanika Chawla: Clean Energy for Development, Not Just Decarbonization
Faten Aggad
Founder and Executive Director of the African Future Policies Hub
African Future Policies Hub
Episode: Faten Aggad: Building Africa’s Policy Negotiation Power
Ramsey Day
Former Assistant Administrator for Africa at USAID and expert on energy policy
Episode: Special Episode: Ramsey Day on the Future of Energy Poverty Under Trump
Mark Thurber
Associate Director of the Program on Energy and Sustainable Development at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Mark Thurber: Renewables Are Changing the Rules of the Game
Kate Steel
Co-founder and CEO of Nithio
Nithio
Episode: Kate Steel: On a Mission for Universal Energy Access
Joel Nana
Cameroonian energy expert and PhD candidate
Sustainable Energy Africa
Episode: Joel Nana: There Is No One-Size-Fits-All Energy Transition
Vij Ramachandra
Director for Energy and Development
Breakthrough Institute
Episode: The High Energy Rewind: Season 3 Highlights with Katie and Rose

Hosts

Katie Auth
Co-host and an advocate for sustainable energy solutions, Katie Auth brings a blend of policy insight and practical experience in the energy sector.
Rose Mutiso
Co-host and an expert in energy policy, Rose Mutiso focuses on inclusive energy solutions and the intersection of development and climate action.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Much needed focus on energy poverty

    A set of smart, accessible, wide-ranging conversations on the global energy poverty problem and how to address it. And it’s about time expert women’s voices were elevated in this space!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goldenator
    United States4 years ago

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The discussions are considered timely and insightful, providing a much-needed focus on the complexities of energy access and policy.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and diverse conversations around energy poverty, emphasizing the need for women's voices in this crucial area.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#198
United Kingdom/Government
Apple Podcasts
#98
Switzerland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#244
India/Government

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Matthew Yglesias: Foreign Aid, Climate Politics, and Plastic Straws
Q: Tell us something about how and where you grew up and how it shaped you.
I grew up in New York City, in Manhattan, in Greenwich Village. It was a troubled place in a lot of ways but also affordable, which shaped my understanding of urban issues.
Ken Opalo: Why Growth Must Be at the Center of Africa’s Future
Q: Ken, what has changed the most about you since you started this work?
I think I've become more optimistic about Africa's prospects or African countries' prospects.
Faten Aggad: Building Africa’s Policy Negotiation Power
Q: What are the most viable pathways for African heads of state to have a more assertive voice in shaping climate and energy policy?
Faten suggested focusing on financing aspects and ensuring that various government sectors are involved in climate discussions, as well as enhancing bilateral relationships with key partners.
Faten Aggad: Building Africa’s Policy Negotiation Power
Q: What drew you to focus more explicitly on climate diplomacy and energy issues?
Faten shared that her turning point was during her time as advisor on negotiations between African countries and the EU, where she felt unprepared for emerging climate issues.
Benjamin Attia: Why We Want Climate Finance to Be Boring
Q: What is the one thing that has changed the most about you since you started your career?
Ben has shifted from a narrow view of research to a more systems-level thinking, realizing the complexities and interconnections within the energy system.

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4. Faten Aggad
5. Ramsey Day
6. Mark Thurber
7. Kate Steel
8. Joel Nana

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