The Jolt: The FORESIGHT series, which keeps you updated on all the essential energy transition stories
FORESIGHT Media Group
Climate and energy impact every part of our society, and the torrent of developments, news stories, analyses, and gossip can become overwhelming and indecipherable. That’s where FORESIGHT Climate & Energy’s The Jolt comes in. Every weekday, The Jolt will cut through the noise and deliver essential updates on the big stories you need to follow. Tune in for bite-sized episodes with a global view and expert analysis. We cannot wait to have you along for the ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Mar 30, 2026 • 16min
Industrial flexibility complexities
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into why requiring all industries to be more flexible to help the power grid is a difficult ask, plus more talks about how to cushion the impact of the unfolding energy price crisis Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2026 • 27min
The Jolt Rundown - 27th March, 2026
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points from this week, including how The Jolt has evolved over the last two and a half years of energy transition coverage Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2026 • 18min
E-Home Improvement
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into how homes can be electrified and whether it can be done for free. Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 20, 2026 • 27min
The Jolt Rundown - 20th March, 2026
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points from this week, including the ongoing disruption to global energy markets and the potential of balcony solar Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2026 • 19min
What China’s five-year plan means for its transition
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira looks at what China’s next five-year plan means for its emissions reduction and transition to clean energy, plus the International Energy Agency reports on the state of oil markets Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2026 • 26min
The Jolt Rundown - 13th March, 2026
Kira and FORESIGHT’s editor-in-chief Aoife Foley go over the biggest talking points from this week, including the repercussions of energy disruptions in the Middle East and the European Commission going nuclear Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 9, 2026 • 5min
Oil prices soar as Middle East conflict continues
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira brings you the top climate and energy stories from around the world, including the impact of conflict in the Middle East on energy markets Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 6, 2026 • 24min
The Jolt Rundown - 6th March, 2026
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points from this week, including the latest international energy market tensions triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle EastDownload our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 2, 2026 • 16min
Lessons from anniversary of Baltic grid independence
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into whether any fears about synchronising the Baltic power grid with Europe’s actually materialised, plus COP31’s globe-trotting agenda is confirmedDownload our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2026 • 26min
The Jolt Rundown - 27th February, 2026
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points from this week, including what recent developments mean for European Union climate policiesDownload our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated: FORESIGHT LinkedIn / XSam Morgan LinkedIn / BlueSkyKira Taylor LinkedIn / X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
