The Daily Beans The Year To Get It Done (feat. Nate Blouin; John Fugelsang)
Dec 26, 2025
Nate Blouin, a progressive Utah state senator running for Congress, highlights the challenges of affordable energy and tax reform while advocating for Medicare for All. He discusses the importance of addressing Utah's housing crisis and improving education funding. Joining him is John Fugelsang, a comedian and political commentator, who reflects on a tumultuous year in politics, the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings, and shares insights on GOP dynamics and midterm prospects. Their banter blends serious topics with sharp wit.
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Redistricting Created A Winnable Seat
- Utah's new congressional map turned a once-safe Republican seat into a strongly Democratic district.
- Nate Blouin says the remap creates a young, progressive constituency centered on universities and public lands.
Prioritize Transmission And Regional Markets
- Build more transmission and larger regional markets to lower electricity costs and integrate renewables.
- Reform FERC and reduce utility market power so ratepayers, not shareholders, benefit from cheaper clean energy.
Monopoly Returns Inflate Bills
- Monopoly utility structures let shareholders capture guaranteed returns while customers pay higher rates.
- Blouin argues tackling monopoly power and guaranteed returns could lower bills and enable cleaner generation.