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Clean Energy
Inflation Reduction Act
Climate Change
Permitting Reform
Energy Policy
Reconciliation Bill
Electric Vehicles
Trump Administration
Nuclear Energy
Natural Gas
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House Republicans
Data Centers
Wildfires
Energy Transition
Tariffs
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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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Concrete is everywhere—from our homes and bridges to skyscrapers and data centers. But few people realize that the cement used to make concrete is responsible for roughly 8% of global carbon emissions. If cement were a country, it would be the third ... more

What do a Democratic firefighter running for Congress in Montana and a Republican educator running for Senate in Louisiana have in common? They're both campaigning on climate issues—without ever saying the words "climate change."

From wildfires to f... more

As AI accelerates and America's energy demands surge, some of the biggest questions aren't just about technology—they're about politics.

In part two of our conversation with veteran energy investor Phil Deutch, partner and co-head of energy transiti... more

As America marks its 250th year, a new energy era is beginning.

This week, veteran energy investor Phil Deutch, founder of NGP Energy Technology Partners,  joins us to look beyond today's headlines and toward the future of energy. We discuss where i... more

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Recent Guests

Mitch Stewart
Founding partner at 270 Strategies; longtime political strategist
270 Strategies
Episode: The Climate Hushing Election
Phil Deutch
Energy investor and co-head of Energy Transition at NGP Energy Capital Management
NGP Energy Capital Management
Episode: The Future of Energy Investing, with Phil Deutch
Alex Fitzsimmons
Associate Deputy Secretary of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
Episode: Inside Trump's Energy Affordability Strategy, with DOE's Alex Fitzsimmons
Daniel Yergin
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and energy historian
Cambridge Energy Research Associates; S&P Global
Episode: Daniel Yergin: How Energy Made America a Superpower
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

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 335 ratings
  • Incredibly smart energy podcast!!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    SCSierraDave
    23 days ago
  • 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!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rabbit Tail and Foot
    United States2 years 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
    1
    casual critic 16
    United States2 years 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

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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 Future of Energy Investing, with Phil Deutch
Q: What are your bold predictions for the next 25 years of energy?
Energy could approach abundance, with collaborations between tech giants and energy producers, onshore and offshoring strategies evolving, and the possibility of radically cheaper or even near-free electricity as data centers, AI compute, and advanced storage scale, supported by a converged energy and technology ecosystem.
The Future of Energy Investing, with Phil Deutch
Q: Is energy transitioning or adding more broadly, and how should investors frame climate-related considerations?
Investors should focus on how energy solutions improve business models and reduce price volatility, using energy tech—not just climate labels—to assess long-term value, while recognizing regulatory dynamics and the push to onshore manufacturing where feasible.
The Future of Energy Investing, with Phil Deutch
Q: What has evolved in the clean tech sector over the past couple of decades, and where is investment heading now?
The industry has moved from a nascent, niche science to large-scale deployment across renewables and storage, with software-enabled optimization playing a central role; the next frontier integrates hardware with software to drive demand response, data-center power, and AI-enabled efficiency.
Inside Trump's Energy Affordability Strategy, with DOE's Alex Fitzsimmons
Q: How does the DOE balance innovation and risk in funding new technologies versus scaling proven solutions?
The DOE uses a mix of programs: ARPA-E for early-stage, non-dilutive funding and EDF for larger, sometimes first-of-a-kind projects; the strategy focuses on timely investments that cross valleys of death and catalyze private participation while maintaining a path to commercial viability and taxpayer return.
Inside Trump's Energy Affordability Strategy, with DOE's Alex Fitzsimmons
Q: What does the affordability agenda mean in practical terms for consumers this summer and beyond?
Alex explains that the plan centers on stabilizing the existing grid, using policy tools to avoid shifting costs onto ratepayers, and growing the system with new, but affordable, dispatchable generation. He emphasizes ratepayer protections, leveraging low-cost financing, and ensuring that demand growth (like AI and data centers) is met without compromising reliability or raising prices unnecessarily.

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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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2. Phil Deutch
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4. Daniel Yergin
5. Senator Alan Armstrong
6. Steve McBee
7. Ian Magruder
8. Avery Ash

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