Best Stay Weird Stay Committed Podcasts (2025)

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Speed to power: how can America accelerate the build-out of the next grid? | special episode from the ACORE Grid Forum in Washington DC 1:01:19

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Electricity demand in the US is rising faster than it has in decades, driven by AI and a wave of investment in domestic manufacturing. But with transmission lines and other electricity infrastructure taking years to permit and build, how can America secure the power it needs fast enough to remain competitive? In this special episode of The Energy G…

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HalloWooWoo (S3E5) 48:48

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE In the spirit of Halloween and Samhain - QC talks paranormal activity and all things spooky. You know the feeling when the back of your neck tingles? Or when you witness something unexplainable, like a bottle cap flying through the air that came from seemingly nowhere? Ghosts? Maybe. Spooky action at a dis…

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AI could break the electricity grid. What do regulators and the industry need to do to keep the lights on? 59:47

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What happens when the surge in electricity demand comes faster than we can build the infrastructure to support it? Live in front of an audience at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, host Ed Crooks leads a conversation on the future of the US energy grid, skyrocketing load from data centers and electrification, and why politics keeps gett…

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How energy diversification can drive development | Special pre-ADIPEC preview episode 28:01

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As global energy systems evolve, emerging economies face a defining challenge: how to secure affordable power for today while investing in the low-carbon solutions that will drive tomorrow’s growth. Can energy diversification unlock a new era of industrial development, resilience, and inclusive prosperity? In the third and final episode of our spec…

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Messy Growth, Real Progress (S3E4) 20:18

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE Messy growth doesn’t mean you’re off track; it’s often the clearest sign you’re expanding. We riff on a weekly ceramics class and the two rules that keep us moving when life feels chaotic: keep going, then blend it out. Clay teaches what spreadsheets can’t—how momentum and gentle adjustments create form, a…

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Permitting reform and the politics of building the grid | Live from the ACORE Grid Forum in Washington, D.C. 47:28

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Everyone agrees it takes too long and costs too much to build energy infrastructure in America, but what exactly needs fixing, and can we make progress without rolling back vital environmental protections? In this special episode of Energy Gang, recorded live at the ACORE Grid Forum in Washington D.C., host Ed Crooks takes a deep dive into one of t…

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The new nuclear renaissance - real or rhetoric? | Special pre-ADIPEC preview episode 38:07

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Nuclear power is back at the centre of the global energy conversation again. Is a real renaissance in the industry under way? Or are we just in another moment of excitement before familiar challenges emerge and the hype cycle turns down again? In the second of three special episodes ahead of ADIPEC 2025, host Ed Crooks speaks with Dr Sama Bilbao y …

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The Library of Us (S3E3) 28:21

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE Join us as Eryn and Cori share their favorite movies! From cult classics to hidden gems -- we're going through movies that have a special place in our hearts and our home. The Library of Us (A playlist of trailers is available HERE!) Showgirls (1995) Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002) Army of Darkness (1993) …

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The connected world of energy | Special episode from Wood Mackenzie 44:05

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Host Ed Crooks talks to Jason Liu, Chief Executive of Wood Mackenzie and co-author (with Chief Analyst Simon Flowers) of a new book, Connected, about the fast-changing world of energy. They are also joined by Sunaina Ocalan, formerly Senior Director for Corporate Strategy & Climate at the oil and gas company Hess, now Senior Analyst and Co-Head for…

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Does low-carbon hydrogen still have a future? | Special pre-ADIPEC preview episode 39:50

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Low-carbon hydrogen has taken a few knocks in the headlines lately. There have been cancelled projects and fewer splashy announcements. Policy support has been jittery. Is momentum fading, or are we simply moving out of the hype phase and into the serious work of delivery? Host Ed Crooks puts that question to two industry leaders who are aiming to …

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Conflict Without Combat (S3 E2) 27:41

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE We can disagree. We can argue. We don't have to cause harm. We don't have to be mean. That's conflict without combat. In this episode, Eryn and Cori talk about why fighting to 'win' never works (for any one), they talk about what they've learned through their worst conflicts and they give strategies on way…

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Divvying Up The Dirty Work (S3 E1) 24:18

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE We're back. We couldn't 't leave you waiting for a new season! Working together has never felt so easy — Cori and Eryn talk about how they like to “Divvy Up The Dirty Work” We're talking anything from chores to finances and even the podcast, our pets and the pantry — getting it all done takes some effort i…

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How can the grid help AI, and how can AI help the grid? Live from NYU at New York Climate Week, featuring leaders from Nvidia and Amazon | Energy Gang Live from Climate Week 1:08:25

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Recorded in front of a packed room at NYU’s Kimmel Center during Climate Week NYC, Ed Crooks and Amy Myers Jaffe moderate a debate on the high-stakes topic of AI and energy. They dig deep into the questions raised by the surge of investment in data centers: what it means for grid stability and electricity bills, and how new technologies and market …

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Comprehension and Communism (S2E11) 22:00

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE Have you ever felt like you just don't get it? Yeah, we get that. From understanding comprehension to flexing our skills - we share insights and amplify stories of hope. In this (not always pretty) human experience -- it's okay to take a moment and slow down to see the bigger picture. Even with deadlines, …

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What do China’s climate commitments mean for energy? 50:41

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For COP30, the international climate talks in Brazil in November, the countries of the world are supposed to roll out their new Nationally Determined Contributions or NDCs: their commitments to cut emissions. China’s NDC is particularly eagerly awaited: it is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Its NDC has been described as the most im…

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Everyone is talking (again!) about a coming revival in nuclear power. What needs to change to make it happen? | More from New York Climate Week 47:50

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At Climate Week NYC continues, the hottest topic is the question of how to meet growing demand for electricity while cutting emissions. In New York State, electricity use is expected to increase by 25% over the next 15 years. To meet that demand, the state plans to add tens of gigawatts or renewables. But that is not enough. It also wants more “dis…

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As the pressure for climate action fades, what is driving investment in clean energy? | The big talking points from New York Climate Week 36:03

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It’s New York Climate Week this week, and we’re bringing you highlights from all the key debates and discussions. Climate Week NYC is one of the most important gatherings in the energy calendar, bringing together business leaders, investors, scientists, campaigners and policymakers to discuss the global effort to prevent catastrophic global warming…

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Carbon capture could be an important tool for tackling climate change. Can we find productive ways to use that carbon? 42:58

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As fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, there is renewed interest in what can be done to capture carbon dioxide. Until now, most of the investment in carbon capture has gone into projects to take those emissions and store them underground forever. But what if we could make use of that captured carbon? To find out what role…

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Data centers for AI will need to embrace flexibility if our electricity system is going to cope. How can large loads support the grid? 50:43

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AI is adding to US electricity consumption at a pace not seen in decades. That demand growth is creating new strains on the grid in many parts of the country. But what if AI could instead help keep the system running? Varun Sivaram is a founder & CEO of Emerald AI and a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He says that far from underm…

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What will the COP30 climate talks mean for energy? 49:58

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Petrostates, electrostates, and the energy transition. Gerard Reid of the Redefining Energy podcast visits the Energy Gang 1:03:57

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Is the global transition to low-carbon energy accelerating or slowing down? One answer is that it depends where you look. In the US, energy policy has shifted away from support for low-carbon technologies, but China is continuing with record installations of solar, wind, and batteries, and record sales of EVs. With AI emerging as the central arena …

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We're Talking About It (S2E10) 29:47

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE All of it. From lactose intolerance, how to save thousands of dollars on music production classes, upcoming artists and surprise familial connections -- come join the conversation! #cainculto #connection #lactose Support the show 🎧 Thanks for Listening to Queerly Committed! Stay connected with us & join th…

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Planning the grid to meet future energy demand | A discussion on the future of the grid, AI, energy innovation, and delivering the electricity supply we will need in the coming decades 1:11:07

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The grid “is designed for the core components - supplying electricity - but we are definitely pushing it to its limits,” says Melissa Lott, Partner for energy technologies at Microsoft*. The electricity grid has been described as one of the greatest achievements of human civilisation, because of its complexity, scale, and essential role in our soci…

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How the Wedding Gig Ends With A Black Eye (S2 E9) 35:23

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE What happens when you play "What's New Pussycat" by Tom Jones seven times at a wedding that isn't prepared for it? You might get an upset mother of the groom... In this episode - Cori + Eryn share their eventful weekend. Bartending backflips, updates to the ice cream social planning and how a wedding gig e…

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What will energy look like 5 years after the 'Big Beautiful Bill?' The Energy Gang report from 2030. 1:14:57

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In this episode, we take a trip in a time machine, five years into the future. 2030 has been set as a deadline for many climate goals, and is a milestone for checking progress towards a low-carbon energy system. Ed Crooks, Amy Myers Jaffe and Melissa Lott imagine themselves five years from now, and look back at how the US energy industry has change…

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Don't Quit (S2E8) 25:11

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE This episode - as a whole - tells a really amazing story, that we're grateful to share. You know the saying "we plan and the god(s) laugh" -- yeah. Well, that's exactly what happened when we were recording this episode on resiliency...the irony isn't lost on us. The episode starts with Cori saying "I feel …

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Inside the ‘crazy grid’: why the future of energy needs everything, everywhere, all at once 1:12:37

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Building out the electricity grid was traditionally a predictable and straightforward business. Now it’s like trying to land a jet on a moving aircraft carrier in the dark. That’s a quote from this week’s guest Quinn Nakayama. He’s the senior director of Grid Research and Innovation at Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). He joins host Ed Crooks and regu…

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Toxic Consumption (S2E7) 1:04:19

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE Living in fast paced consumerism world can leave us feeling exhausted, drained and deprived of hope. In this episode, Cori and Eryn explore the realities of daily consumer consumption. From news notifications to doom scrolling for dopamine -- it's okay for us to take a break from it all. As consumers - we …

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The Big Beautiful Bill is close to passing. What would it mean for clean energy in the US? 1:09:38

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This week the US budget reconciliation legislation, dubbed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, squeaked through the Senate on a 51/50 vote. The bill has wide-ranging implications for energy in the US, including an imminent end to tax credits for wind and solar power. To discuss what the new legislation means, host Ed Crooks is joined by regular guest Amy…

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S2E6 - Tea From T - Listener Letter 23:00

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE Grab some snacks, settle in- cause the tea is h-o-t-t-o-g-o 😘 This week - we got a listener letter from "T" - they shared what they found out about what their partner has been up to 👀 T asked us for some #relationshipadvice for a messy situation. #QueerlyCommitted #listeneradvice #needadvice Support the sh…

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EBOS: the unsung hero that’s accelerating clean energy deployment | How Shoals is improving utility-scale solar performance 27:16

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Sponsored content from Shoals Technologies Group. EBOS – electrical balance of systems – includes everything that carries electricity from solar panels to the grid: wiring, switches, connector boxes and other components. It might not grab headlines, but it’s the backbone of every solar and storage project, and is essential to performance, reliabili…

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How do we adapt to a warming world? 1:06:10

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The world is experiencing a new reality: infrastructure, agriculture, and supply chains were built for a historical climate that no longer exists. Last year the average global surface temperature was about 1.47° C warmer than in the late 19th century, according to NASA. On current trends we are on course for perhaps 2.7° C of warming by the end of …

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Geothermal, dealmaking, and the future of clean energy finance | live from the ACORE Finance Forum in New York 1:11:40

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In the third and final special episode recorded live from the ACORE Finance Forum, host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe talk to industry leaders to explore some key issues in renewable energy technology and finance. Amy starts the episode by speaking with David Ulrey, CFO of Fervo Energy, an innovative geothermal startup. David shares i…

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Energy and the ‘big beautiful bill’ | live from day 2 of the ACORE Finance Forum in New York 1:14:44

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As the US races against China to develop the most advanced capabilities in AI, energy is critical. In this second episode from the ACORE finance forum, we speak to experts about how US energy policy, and in particular the reconciliation bill now being debated in Congress, might affect that race. Host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe talk…

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Clean energy finance in uncertain times | live from day 1 of the ACORE Finance Forum in New York 59:00

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The Energy Gang are at The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Finance Forum in New York City, which brings together industry leaders, investors, and bankers to discuss the hottest issues in clean energy. Host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe talk to ACORE Chief Executive and President Ray Long about the uncertainty hanging over…

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S2 E4 - Cleaning Up The Mess 25:30

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE It doesn't matter who made the mess when there is one to clean up. It doesn't even matter how long it's been there, or how it even got there in the first place. What does matter -- who is there with a mop and a snack to say -- I've got your back, where can I help? Showing up ready to help is undeniably a g…

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S2 E3 - Play is a Love Language 25:17

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE This one’s for the weirdos in love. For the couples who speak in bits, flirt with finger guns, and survive hard seasons by dancing in the kitchen to made-up songs. In this episode, we talk about play—not as a bonus to healing, but as a language that is healing. From fake business meetings with our pets to …

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S2E2 - No More SNEAKrets 😘 29:28

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE Let's talk about honesty. Like the kind of honesty that might feel like your skin is crawling. The deep honesty that allows for real healing to happen. Maybe even some deep truths that have been avoided...it is never too late to share your truth. Have you ever felt like telling the truth was something that…

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It’s looking bleak for clean energy in the US as Congress threatens to shred the Inflation Reduction Act 1:15:13

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Legislation with massive implications for clean energy in the US has been making progress in Congress. The Republican party’s “big beautiful bill”, introducing sweeping changes to taxes and government spending, would phase out most of the tax credits for low-carbon energy that were created, expanded or extended in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) …

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S2 E1 - Calling Out Your BS 😘 32:55

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE Eryn and Cori kick off season TWO by going deeper 👀 Yup. So get ready. Grab your favorite snackie and bevy ☺️ lez get into it Getting to know yourself can be messy. It's also a lifelong journey. Nothing anyone ever needs to attempt in a single night - rather, one that we get to enjoy throughout the time an…

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Can we add dozens of giant new data centers to the electricity grid? New research says yes – if we embrace load flexibility. 1:02:57

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It’s the most talked-about academic paper this year in the world of energy. Rethinking Load Growth, co-authored by Tyler Norris of Duke University has caused a stir in energy circles because it offers a new perspective on the hottest issue of the moment: how to provide power for new data centers and other large consumers. With new sources of electr…

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Best of QC Season 1 6:43

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE Hey there! 👋☺️Like the show? Excited to hear more? Fear not!! 🥳 Season 2 is on its way! In the mean time... We've curated our favorites moments into a "best of" mini-sode for you! Stay tuned. Stay bold. Stay you. Stay queerly committed 💜 Love, Cori & Eryn Support the show 🎧 Thanks for Listening to Queerly …

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An energy podcast crossover: Energy Gang and Interchange Recharged join forces to discuss flexibility on the power grid: why it is so important, and how to create it 39:29

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They called the film Avengers: Infinity War the most ambitious crossover event in history. We can’t quite make the same claim, but at Wood Mackenzie’s 2025 Solar and Energy Storage Summit, we did record a crossover episode. Ed Crooks, host of Energy Gang, is joined by Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Wood Mackenz’s principal analyst for solar power and host …

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What do the tariff wars mean for low-carbon energy? | Recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit 30:13

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“With great uncertainty comes great opportunity”, says Abby Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, in this special episode of the Energy Gang, recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit. Is she right? And what are those opportunities? To find out, host Ed Crooks welcomed Abby and Shyam Sriniv…

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Episode 13: The Story We Carry — A Letter from Andy (Season Finale) 40:13

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE For our final episode of Season One, we’re honored to share a listener’s story—told not through a script or an interview, but through a letter. A raw, generous, beautifully unfolding letter from Andy, who writes to us with reflections on identity, memory, growth, and the moments that shaped them. In this e…

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Keeping cleantech investment alive | With technological, economic and policy challenges mounting, how can we keep energy innovation on track? 53:10

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These are hard times for investment in low-carbon energy. The lack of progress in international climate negotiations, threats to policy support, and an increased awareness of the challenges of decarbonization, have created some strong headwinds. Everyone agrees that more breakthroughs in innovative emissions-reducing technologies are essential for …

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Episode 12: Healing in Public (and What We’re Unlearning Right Now) 31:32

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE You don’t have to be fully healed to be powerful. And you don’t need to have it all figured out to be seen, loved, or respected. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the real, raw experience of healing in public spaces—while also unlearning the stories that no longer serve us. Whether you’re navigating …

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How can the power industry meet the challenge of rising demand? | In a special live episode recorded at the American Clean Power association, we discuss how to meet America’s growing need for electricity ... 41:11

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If President Trump’s tariff strategy succeeds in sparking a revival in US manufacturing, one consequence will be surging demand for power. We are already seeing electricity demand starting to pick up after 15 years of stagnation, driven by new data centers for AI and a wave of factory-building for semiconductors and batteries that is already under …

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Is the US being left behind in the race to develop new clean energy technologies? BYD is selling EVs that can charge in five minutes | China is streaking ahead of the US in the energy transition race 58:08

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The Chinese car company BYD, the world’s top-selling manufacturer of electric vehicles, is launching two models that can charge in five minutes; about the time it takes to fill a tank with gasoline. It’s news that looks like a landmark moment in the energy transition, the way that the release of the DeepSeek model was for AI. It’s another eye-openi…

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E11 - The Queer Witching Hour 34:44

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We wanna hear from you! Text the show HERE Tonight, we cast a circle and get deliciously witchy—because queerness and magic? They’ve always gone hand-in-hand. In this special episode, Cori and Eryn open up about their personal spiritual journeys, intuitive practices, and how queer folks have always been the keepers of culture, ritual, and radical h…