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Political Climate

Political Climate
Clean Energy
Inflation Reduction Act
Climate Change
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Energy Policy
Reconciliation Bill
Electric Vehicles
Trump Administration
Nuclear Energy
Natural Gas
Department Of Energy
House Republicans
Wildfires
Energy Transition
Tariffs
California
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Solar Energy

Political Climate delivers an insider’s view on the most pressing questions in energy and climate. Through biweekly analysis and debate, the podcast explores the nuances of how policy and politics are shaping the energy transition in the U.S. and around the world. Political Climate goes beyond partisan echo chambers to bring you insider scoops and authentic conversations with voices from across th... more

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As America marks its 250th anniversary, one question looms large: What made the United States an energy superpower — and what will determine whether it stays one?

This week, Political Climate welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning author and S&P Global Vic... more

Permitting reform has stalled in Congress for years — but a newly appointed senator with three decades of energy industry experience and nothing to prove politically may be in a position to finally help get it done.

Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) cam... more

Electricity prices are rising across America — and governors are scrambling to respond.

From California to Pennsylvania to Virginia, states are experimenting with dramatically different approaches to lowering power bills: taking on utility monopolie... more

What if the fastest, cheapest fix for America’s power grid is hiding in plain sight?

On this episode of Political Climate, we dive into grid utilization — and how to unlock the massive untapped potential of a system that operates at just ~50% capaci... more

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Recent Guests

Senator Alan Armstrong
Senator from Oklahoma appointed to fill a vacant seat, energy and permitting reform focus
Senate of the United States (Oklahoma)
Episode: The Year of Permitting Reform? Sen. Armstrong Makes the Case
Steve McBee
Energy operator and investor; former CEO of NRG Home; CEO of Huck Capital; Amped founder
Huck Capital, Amped
Episode: The Year of Permitting Reform? Sen. Armstrong Makes the Case
Ian Magruder
Founder and executive director of the Utilize Coalition
Utilize Coalition
Episode: Grid Utilization: Unlocking the Cheapest Megawatt in America
Avery Ash
CEO of Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE)
SAFE
Episode: Will EVs Surge Amid Iran Oil Shocks?
Shane Battier
Former NBA champion, Duke alumnus, Chief Culture Officer at Palmetto
Palmetto
Episode: Win or Learn: Shane Battier on Energy’s March Madness Moment
Mike Levin
Congressman, Democrat representing California's 49th District, on Appropriations and Energy & Water Subcommittees
U.S. Congress
Episode: Energy Shocks: Iran, AI, and the 2026 Midterms
Ryan Costello
Former Congressman, Republican of Pennsylvania, on Energy and Commerce Committee
U.S. Congress
Episode: Energy Shocks: Iran, AI, and the 2026 Midterms
Jeremy Harrell
CEO of ClearPath
ClearPath
Episode: Energy Shocks: Iran, AI, and the 2026 Midterms
Jane Flegal
Executive Director of the Blue Horizons Foundation
Episode: Unpacking a Volatile Year in Climate and Energy

Hosts

Julia Pyper
Host focused on energy policy, climate discussions, and public affairs with industry and government experience.
Brandon Hurlbut
Co-host with a background in Obama-era energy policy and ongoing engagement with industry and policy.
Neil Chatterjee
Co-host and former FERC Chairman, energy policy advisor with public affairs leadership.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 334 ratings
  • Fact checking BADLY needed

    The episode on the EOs is really one of the most ridiculous pieces I’ve heard on the transition. So poorly researched. Both the D and the R seem completely unaware of the ramifications and are blatantly incorrect. For example, that’s not how impoundment works. And the supposed pause is not 90 days. Do your research!!!!

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    Rabbit Tail and Foot
    United Statesa year ago
  • Not honest dialogue

    Hard to listen to a conservative viewpoint that doesn’t believe in climate change and is actively working to hinder the energy transition. I think listening to both sides is important when both sides are honest about coming up with solutions. Unfortunately this fails to achieve that.

    Apple Podcasts
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    casual critic 16
    United Statesa year ago
  • How do we overcome disinformation?

    How can we find common ground with people bombarded with so much disinformation? Trump has spent the better part of the last ten years undermining our scientists, medical professionals, journalists, teachers, our justice department and courts.

    He has lied incessantly. And now no one believes anything, and there are no agreed upon facts for anyone to find common ground.

    And in this free for all, where everyone just believes what they want to believe, Trump puts up an incomprehensible front, a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evcar13
    United States2 years ago
  • No thanks

    Great to hear that the overly confident Republican rolled their eyes at the suffering and, in many cases deaths, of people living in environmental justice communities, with the host doing absolutely nothing about it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rutinel
    United States2 years ago
  • Giving the republican pundit a pass

    It’s so sad that no matter where we go for political informed opinion and hopefully fact based reporting we run into bipartisan panels not unlike this one that give a pass to the republican who uses disinformation, negative vibe rhetoric and “the other side does it too so why are you picking on trump” nonsense. There needs to pushback on Emily’s nonsense rather than allowing her the last word. Her lies of omission and just downright lies, dismissive language and middling rhetoric left unchecked ... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    MissGinger13
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate bipartisan, thoughtful debates on climate and energy policy.
Many praise the depth and balance of expert guests across the political spectrum.
Some criticisms note inconsistency in tone or aggressiveness with guests, but overall sentiment highlights quality conversations and well-prepared questions.

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The Year of Permitting Reform? Sen. Armstrong Makes the Case
Q: How do you see the role of state and federal siting reforms affecting 401 Water Quality Certificates and related challenges?
If federal siting for transmission improves and cross-state issues are resolved, 401 certifications will become a more effective tool rather than a weapon to stop projects, reducing NGOs' ability to block projects on isolated grounds.
The Year of Permitting Reform? Sen. Armstrong Makes the Case
Q: Do you think NEPA reforms should be standalone or attached to a broader package like a transportation reauthorization?
A narrowly focused reform addressing linear infrastructure could be a starting point and could benefit all infrastructure, but including broader NEPA fixes alongside a targeted package could improve the odds of passage.
The Year of Permitting Reform? Sen. Armstrong Makes the Case
Q: You've talked about the need for meaningful permitting reform. What does meaningful mean to you?
Meaningful means delivering on time-to-permit improvements that actually move the needle for industry, while preserving rigorous environmental considerations and clear legal standards that prevent repeated court challenges.
America's Critical Minerals Crisis
Q: Is your magic microbe applicable to anything other than copper?
Yes, we have done work on lithium clays, but need to prioritize due to our resources.
America's Critical Minerals Crisis
Q: What could the US government most do to support you?
The US government could provide funding to help prove the technology in the field domestically.

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A bipartisan, policy-forward show focused on energy, climate, and the politics that shape the transition. Recent episodes explore permitting reform, grid utilization, energy affordability, and the geopolitics of critical minerals, with guests ranging from lawmakers to industry leaders and think-tank voices. The conversations often emphasize practical policy pathways, data-driven decision making, and bipartisan approaches to accelerating clean energy deployment, while also tackling the tensions and tradeoffs inherent in U.S. energy policy. A notable strength is bringing together diverse perspectives to unpack complex topics without shouting matches, making it useful for listeners who want nuanced, real-world insights into energy and climate ... more

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1. Senator Alan Armstrong
2. Steve McBee
3. Ian Magruder
4. Avery Ash
5. Shane Battier
6. Mike Levin
7. Ryan Costello
8. Jeremy Harrell

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