Alex Trembath
Executive Director at the Breakthrough Institute and contributor to the Dispatch Energy newsletter; provides energy-policy expertise and historical context on U.S. energy independence and policy responses.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 57min
How the Iran War Will Affect U.S. Energy Policy
Alex Trembath, Breakthrough Institute energy expert, gives historical context on U.S. energy resilience. Kevin Williamson, political commentator, weighs military aims against political strategy. Jonah Goldberg, columnist and analyst, parses the Iran strike and electoral stakes. They debate oil market risks, Strait of Hormuz vulnerabilities, prolonged disruptions, and whether crises spur lasting energy reforms.
Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 9min
513 | Alex Trembath: How America Can Build an Abundant Clean Energy Future
Alex Trembath, Deputy Director of the Breakthrough Institute, advocates for ecomodernism and clean energy solutions. He discusses the evolution of climate policy from An Inconvenient Truth to the Inflation Reduction Act. Trembath explores how blue states struggle to build clean energy initiatives compared to red states like Texas. He also examines the changing climate discourse and the critical role of technology in modern environmentalism. Key lessons from grassroots movements highlight the need for broader working-class involvement in climate activism.
Oct 29, 2023 • 54min
Should you doom about the climate? ft. Jessica Weinkle & Alex Trembath
Should we doom about the climate? Jessica Weinkle, a professor at UNC Wilmington, and Alex Trembath from the Breakthrough Institute, discuss climate doom, the impact of climate change on mental health, addressing climate change beyond apocalyptic narratives, the dynamic between extreme activism and moderate approaches, and the interplay between climate change narratives, the financial industry, and the media.
