

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.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 15min
Italy’s bill-buster could harm Europe’s carbon market
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into why Italy’s plan to reduce household energy bills might do more harm than good, plus the price of Scotland’s reliance on oil and gas is revealedDownload 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 20, 2026 • 25min
The Jolt Rundown - 20th February, 2026
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points from this week, including the United States government’s continued rollback of 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.

Feb 16, 2026 • 19min
A new guiding light for the energy transition
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks at why the Paris Agreement’s temperature targets might have outlived their usefulness, plus France and the United Kingdom lock horns over interconnectorsDownload 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 13, 2026 • 26min
The Jolt Rundown - 13th February, 2026
Sam and Kira go over the big talking points from this week, including a renewed debate about the role of the European Union’s emissions trading system 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.

Feb 9, 2026 • 19min
Why offshore wind needs contracts for difference
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into why contracts for difference are now the go-to choice for offshore wind development, plus signs of life at Hungary’s controversial new nuclear plant 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.

Feb 6, 2026 • 27min
The Jolt Rundown - 6th February, 2026
Sam and Kira celebrate a special milestone as The Jolt reaches 500 episodes! 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.

Feb 2, 2026 • 18min
How to give coal a second chance
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into why repurposing old coal infrastructure needs better planning, plus Europe’s fossil gas storage levels continue to drop 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.

Jan 30, 2026 • 24min
The Jolt Rundown - 30th January, 2026
Kira and Sam go over the big talking points from this week, including North Sea wind’s big week and Europe’s industrial policy woes 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.

Jan 26, 2026 • 19min
UK offshore wind’s next big challenge
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into how the United Kingdom can follow up on its record-breaking offshore wind auction, plus a slew of new climate court cases in the United States 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.

Jan 23, 2026 • 27min
The Jolt Rundown - 23rd January, 2026
Sam and Kira go over the big talking points from this week, including the European Union setting new clean power records and Donald Trump spouting more energy disinformation 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.


