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16:35

Supreme Court weighs the future of climate lawsuits...

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/10/05

Today, the Supreme Court will begin to hear arguments in a case that could shape whether local governments can use state law to make oil companies pay for climate damages. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén and Lesley Clark explain the arguments on both sides, what the justices could decide and why the case could change the future of climate lawsuits and the oil and gas industry. Alex Guillén is an energy and climate reporter for POLITICO. Lesley Clark is a reporter at POLITICO covering climate change and

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11:06

Trump’s military has a China problem. What will he do?

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/10/02

The Trump administration is caught between U.S. defense contractors and mining companies as a January deadline approaches for the Pentagon to stop buying equipment made with critical minerals and rare earth magnets sourced from China and other U.S. adversaries. POLITICO’s Hannah Northey explains why the industries are at odds, the dilemma facing the White House and what could happen next. Plus, the Trump administration is urging European governments to release strategic diesel reserves, and blue

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13:11

The U.S. economy is growing. Will energy drag it down?

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/09/30

Polls show that Americans aren’t happy with President Donald Trump’s economy, even as key economic indicators remain strong. POLITICO’s economics correspondent Victoria Guida breaks down the disconnect, what’s driving America’s economic growth, and how rising energy costs are affecting consumers and could weigh on the economy ahead of the midterms. Plus, Congress may finally be moving toward a bipartisan permitting deal, and President Donald Trump announced plans for a new $15 billion steel plant in

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24:45

California AG Bonta on defending climate leadership...

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/09/28

Today, POLITICO Energy host Zack Colman sits down for an extended interview with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat. They discuss California’s legal battles with the Trump administration, the state’s authority to set nation-leading climate policies, the affordability of clean energy, the regulation of artificial intelligence and more. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy. Yi-Jo Shen is a

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17:15

Climate Week’s big shift: Energy, affordability and a...

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/09/25

Climate Week NYC — the annual gathering of thousands of government officials, business leaders, activists and advocates — is wrapping up today at a consequential moment in the fight against climate change. The United States has stepped back from climate leadership, while other countries and businesses continue to push ahead amid concerns about energy security and affordability. POLITICO’s Sara Schonhardt and Ben Storrow, who were on the ground in New York City, discuss the state of global climate

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11:52

Big Ag and Big Oil battle for Trump’s support on diesel

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/09/23

Diesel prices are at record highs across the country right now, and that’s creating a major split inside the Republican party ahead of the November midterm elections. Many farm-state Republicans want President Donald Trump to restrict diesel exports, while America’s oil and gas industry warns that doing so could drive prices even higher. POLITICO’s James Bikales explains what’s driving the spike in diesel prices, whether an export ban would help and what the Trump administration might do. Plus,

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28:01

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill: We’re saving ratepayers $1B a...

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/09/21

Today, Democratic New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill sits down for an extended interview with POLITICO Energy host Arianna Skibell. Sherill lays out her reasons for freezing utility rates, how she's regulating data centers and why she's holding out hope that New Jersey and the federal government can cooperate on new nuclear power. She also dished on her relationship with Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who released a data center framework Friday afternoon.

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11:19

Dems make their energy affordability pitch

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/09/18

A group of House Democrats unveiled a policy menu this week on what they’d like to achieve in the next Congress to reduce emissions and lower energy costs. It’s their first look at how they would tackle energy policy should they regain power in Congress next year after the election. And it comes as Republicans struggled this week to advance bills to reduce pump prices and address voter concerns about data centers.

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12:38

What’s next for power plant climate rules

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/09/16

The Trump administration rescinded marquee Biden-era standards targeting carbon emissions from fossil fuel power generation — and proposed blocking any future power plant carbon regulations. Is the final nail in the coffin for power plant emissions rules, or just the beginning of a new chapter in a long-running fight? POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the blockbuster announcement and what lies ahead.

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25:39

General Motors wants its cars to help power your home

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/09/14

General Motors is offering a slate of electric vehicles with what the carmaker hopes will be an appealing feature: bidirectional power. That means if a customer’s power goes out, they can use their car to help energized their home, Aseem Kapur, GM Energy’s chief revenue officer, tells the POLITICO Energy podcast. That type of flexibility – which could also eventually weave in demand response programs to cut utility bills – has long been touted for EVs, but few have had the capability, until now.

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11:53

Energy prices are closing in on the GOP’s midterm...

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/09/11

Energy prices are rising throughout the country partially because of the war in the Middle East, and that’s putting Republicans and President Donald Trump on the defensive just weeks before the 2026 midterm elections. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains how higher prices are affecting consumers and the broader economy, which states and races could feel the political impact, and whether the Trump administration can bring prices down before the midterm elections. Plus, the Federal Energy Regulatory

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13:01

How solar power is winning over Georgia Republicans

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/09/09

President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have attacked solar power and rolled back key industry tax credits. But now, in conservative Georgia, Republicans are embracing the green technology, exposing a growing divide within the party. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains why some Georgia Republicans are warming up to solar and what that could say about the future of clean energy for Republicans around the country. Plus, the Energy Department announced recently that it finalized a $1.9 billion

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21:38

Trump picked a fight with Washington. Its AG is...

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/09/04

Today, POLITICO deputy editor-in-chief Joe Schatz sits down for an extended conversation with Nick Brown, the Democratic attorney general of Washington. They discuss the Trump administration’s legal battles with Washington over wind power and coal, how Brown and other Democratic-led states are responding, why state attorneys general across the country are becoming increasingly important players in energy and climate policy, and if Brown will run for governor in the future.Joe Schatz is the

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11:04

How Big Ag is losing its grip on Iowa’s governor race

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/09/02

Big Ag has long dominated Iowa politics, but in this year’s governor’s race, both parties are challenging the industry’s political power in part because of concerns over farm pollution. POLITICO’s Ellie Borst breaks down why Big Ag is on the defensive, how the issue is reshaping both parties’ strategies and what it means for winning Midwestern voters ahead of the midterm elections. Plus, a federal judge has dealt a blow to New York’s efforts to force polluters to pay for the effects of climate

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24:06

EQT CEO Toby Rice on the future of natural gas in the...

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/08/31

Today, POLITICO Energy guest host James Bikales sits down for an extended interview with Toby Rice, the president and CEO of EQT, one of the country’s largest natural gas producers and a major potential supplier to data centers. They discuss whether America’s energy industry can meet the growing power demand from artificial intelligence, the political backlash facing data centers, Congress’ failure to pass legislation that would unlock new energy infrastructure, and what the midterm elections could

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11:29

Inside the energy fight shaking up the Texas governor...

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/08/21

Rural voters in Texas are growing increasingly angry over data centers and new power lines in their communities, threatening Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s reelection bid as he faces a surprisingly competitive race against Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa. POLITICO’s Texas-based energy reporter Shelby Webb breaks down the rural backlash, how the candidates are responding and why the fight over energy could help decide who runs Texas. Plus, Maryland is doubling down on renewable energy, and the

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15:29

Biden’s energy legacy is proving hard to kill

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/08/19

President Donald Trump came into office promising to dismantle Joe Biden’s nearly two trillion-dollar climate and clean energy agenda. But a new POLITICO analysis found that major pieces of Biden’s energy legacy are still alive, and the upcoming midterms could help determine what happens to them next. POLITICO’s Jessie Blaeser breaks down what Trump has successfully rolled back, why some Biden-era funding has survived, and how the uncertainty has changed the energy industry’s relationship with

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26:41

Inside America’s coming electricity crunch with the...

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/08/17

Today, POLITICO Energy host Arianna Skibell sits down for an extended interview with Jim Robb, the president and CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, which oversees the reliability and security of North America’s bulk power grid. They discuss how the data center boom is testing America’s power grid, what it will take to meet soaring electricity demand, and how policymakers must balance affordability, cybersecurity and climate change in the coming years.Arianna Skibell is a

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13:36

The growing turmoil inside Burgum’s Interior Department

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/08/14

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s tenure has been marked by staff departures, secrecy and internal turmoil, according to multiple former officials and other sources close to the department. POLITICO’s Ian Stevenson breaks down what’s happening inside the Interior Department, how the agency and White House are responding, and what it could mean for Burgum’s future as one of President Donald Trump’s top energy officials. Plus, two senators unveiled legislation that would hold utility executives

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13:15

Can billions of federal dollars fix America’s mining...

POLITICO Energy ·

2026/08/12

President Donald Trump is betting billions of federal dollars on rebuilding America’s mining industry and boosting U.S. supplies of critical minerals. But will it work? And what obstacles are ahead? POLITICO’s Hannah Northey breaks down where the money is going, why mining has become a major energy and national security priority, and the challenges that could stand in the administration’s way. Plus, the Trump administration said it would extend by 90 days its Jones Act waiver, and a new POLITICO

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