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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Dec 5, 2025 • 25min
The Jolt Rundown - 5th December, 2025
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points in the energy transition this week, including the European Union’s upcoming Russian gas imports banDownload 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.
Dec 1, 2025 • 18min
Where was the world court’s landmark climate case at COP30?
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into why the International Court of Justice’s historic climate opinion was absent from COP30, plus Germany wants hybrid cars to be exempted from the EU’s 2035 car rules 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.
Nov 24, 2025 • 18min
Indonesia’s unsustainable coal production
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira looks into challenges arising from Indonesia’s coal production, plus COP30 concludes without a roadmap away from fossil fuels in the final text 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.
Nov 21, 2025 • 21min
The Jolt Rundown - 21st November, 2025
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points in the energy transition this week, including the latest from the COP30 summit in BrazilDownload 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.
Nov 17, 2025 • 22min
Brazil’s e-mobility efforts explained
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into how Brazil is tackling its road transport emissions, plus a new push at COP30 to speed up phasing out fossil fuelsDownload 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.
Nov 14, 2025 • 26min
The Jolt Rundown - 14th November, 2025
Kira goes over the biggest talking points in the energy transition this week with special guest Louise Burrows from the Global Renewables Alliance, including the need for grids to support renewables and future energy demand predictionsDownload 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.
Nov 10, 2025 • 13min
Brazil’s green shipping odyssey
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into the Brazilian shipping sector and how the COP30 host can help get global decarbonisation back on courseDownload 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.
Nov 7, 2025 • 24min
The Jolt Rundown - 7th November, 2025
Kira goes over the biggest talking points in the energy transition this week with special guest Linda Kalcher from Strategic Perspectives, including the European Union’s 2040 target and COP30’s launch in BrazilDownload 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.
Nov 3, 2025 • 21min
Belgium’s community power risks unravelling
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into how Belgium risks tarnishing its community energy reputation, plus the Czech Republic’s new leader guns for the EU’s 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.
Oct 31, 2025 • 23min
The Jolt Rundown - 31st October, 2025
Kira and Sam go over the biggest talking points in the energy transition this week, including the United Kingdom’s wind auction wobble and what the world looks like a decade on from the Paris AgreementDownload 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.
