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Each week, hosts Nirmal Mulaikal and Josh Siegel break down the stories and power players shaping energy politics and policy in the United States and around the world by featuring original interviews with key power players, alongside in-depth reporting and analysis from the largest energy policy newsroom in the world.
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Feb 13, 2020 • 7min
Looking into BP’s new climate pledge
The company said it will get to net-zero emissions by 2050, but Pro’s Zack Colman is suspicious by the lack of details in their plan. Plus, house Republicans unveil four climate pledges.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
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Feb 12, 2020 • 6min
How green is weed?
We check in with POLITICO’s cannabis reporter Natalie Fertig to see the environmental impact of the cannabis industry, and how the federal ban of the substance is making it worse. Plus, a House chairman is expected to be granted subpoena powers this morning.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
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Feb 11, 2020 • 6min
Trump folds on Yucca Mountain
POLITICO’s budget reporter Caitlin Emma walks us through the future of the administration’s 2021 budget proposal, and Energy deputy editor Nick Juliano analyzes what’s in the proposal for the future of waste disposal at Nevada's Yucca Mountain. Plus, Democrats want to make the plastic industry pay for their pollution.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
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Feb 10, 2020 • 7min
The Interior Department puts lithium over the environment.
Adam Federman has details of a whistleblower complaint that says the agency is allowing companies to explore lithium sites without proper environmental oversight. Plus, the White House presents its budget proposal for fiscal year 2021.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
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Feb 7, 2020 • 7min
Trump OKs drilling in former national monuments.
The Interior Department announces it will open the now-unprotected portions of land to drilling, mining and grazing, but Pro's Ben Lefbvre says it's not a done deal, as courts could halt this decision. Plus, two freshman lawmakers introduce a new, environmental-friendly infrastructure bill.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
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Feb 6, 2020 • 7min
Are sanctions coming for Russia for its role in Venezuela?
The Trump administration is mulling sanctions on a Russian oil company for helping support Maduro’s regime. Pro’s Ben Lefebvre takes a break from his doctor’s appointment to discuss the company’s role in Venezuela. Plus, a group of utility companies is taking action to reduce methane emissions.Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department.Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
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Feb 5, 2020 • 7min
Rick Perry’s vanishing act
Although the former Energy Secretary appears to have been central to the Ukraine scandal, Pro’s Ben Lefebvre and Anthony Adragna report that Perry seems to have avoided the spotlights throughout the impeachment process. Plus, Sen. Lisa Murkowski is ready to leave the impeachment trial behind, and focus on a new energy bill.
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Feb 4, 2020 • 6min
What to expect at the State of the Union
Between Monday’s Iowa caucuses and the possible end to the impeachment trial tomorrow, you may have forgotten that today, President Trump will be delivering the State of Union. Plus, Pro’s Eric Wolff explains why biofuel producers and oil refineries have their eyes on an upcoming court ruling from DC.
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Feb 3, 2020 • 7min
Electric Vehicles take over the Super Bowl
From a Game of Thrones star singing “Let It Go” to an high-speed car heist, major car companies vaulted their electric car models into the prime commercial spots for Super Bowl Sunday. Plus, FERC takes action on landowner disputes.
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Jan 31, 2020 • 6min
Bernie’s revolution of the power industry.
As part of the Green New Deal, Senator Bernie Sanders has a plan to nationalize power production, which would help the U.S. transition to 100% renewable energies by 2030. Plus, FERC’s opinion on an eminent domain issue could help a pipeline company before the Supreme Court.
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