Best Local Energy Rules Podcasts (2025)

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A New Coalition for a Distributed Energy Future — Episode 245 of Local Energy Rules 16:05

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Learn about how Common Charge is fast-tracking a future where your distributed energy assets make the electric grid work better for everyone. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/common-charge-ler245 | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast…

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🎙️ Episode 14: “Kaila Charles Joins the Valkyries Mid Season then Starts in the Playoffs! 34:06

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Send us a text This episode highlights Kaila Charles, our dynamic guard/forward, and former Maryland standout, wearing jersey #6. She joined us mid season and has definitely left a big mark on our hearts. Tune in to learn why she's the best. We love you, Kaila Charles! 🖤💜🏀 Support the show Thanks for listening to "Valkyries, Say Less"! The views an…

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Botox, Dial-Up & Pickleball Coaching | Chance w/ Harker Heights Athletic Club 37:35

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 DIY Botox that costs less than a paddle—but still stings 🔹 Dial-up memories, frosted tips, and TRL trash talk 🔹 The dink strategy that’ll make your opponents beg for mercy Plus, Chance from Harker Heights Athletic Club joins us to talk growing a pickleball scene from scratch, MILP tryouts, and how en…

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Redistricting on Deadline: Utah Lawmakers Prepare New Maps. 16:02

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In this episode of House Rules, Rep. Candice Pierucci joins Sen. Scott Sandall to discuss the recent court ruling that struck down Utah’s congressional maps and set a new redistricting process in motion. As the new chairs of the Redistricting Committee, they reflect on the 2018 ballot initiative, the compromise that followed, and the hundreds of ho…

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🎙️ Episode 13: “From the French National team to the Valkyries: Iliana Rupert” 39:29

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Send us a text This episode highlights Iliana Rupert, our talented French center, rocking jersey #12, the same number her father wore. Not only has this player one a WNBA championship with the Las Vegas Aces, she also represented France at EuroBasket this past summer as well as in the Olympics in 2024 and 2020. Tune in to learn why she's the best. …

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Relationships First: The Unwritten Rules of B2B Sales in Japan with Dr. Greg Story, President, Dale Carnegie Training Japan | Ep 3 41:30

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Asia AIM podcast. Doing business in Japan is unlike anywhere else in the world; if you want to succeed, relationships are crucial. Today, Robert Heldt is joined by Dr. Greg Story, author of Japan Sales Mastery, to uncover why trust and long-term partnerships are vital for Japan’s B2B market. From illustrating and explain…

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Pickleball, Petty Cake & Participation Trophies | Kathleen w/ Home Court NC 34:08

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A tournament so bad, they almost needed a pickled jar podium 🔹 Passive-aggressive dish slamming as a form of family communication 🔹 When your dinks get angry and your serves get sassy Plus, Kathleen from Home Court NC joins us to talk about building better humans (who happen to play pickleball), why …

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These Solar Tax Credits Are Still Standing — Episode 244 of Local Energy Rules 42:50

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Learn how non-profit and public entities can still benefit from solar tax credits, and the three steps to getting them. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/solar-tax-credits-ler244/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | Don't forget to subscribe, sha…

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🎙️ Episode 12: “Ceci Zandalasini: Italy’s Finest Joins the Valkyries” 50:28

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Send us a text This episode highlights Cecilia Zandalasini, our incredible Italian player, sporting jersey #24. During this season she stepped away for a few games to return to Europe where she won a bronze medal in Eurobasket with her Italian team. Though she's fought some injuries this season, she was recently reactivated just in time for our las…

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Pickleball, Pack & Plays, and Duper Delusions | Coach AJ w/ Pickleball Helpline 47:08

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A duper-rated tournament that ended in negative numbers but high vibes 🔹 Goldfish-fueled toddler invasions and why “pack-and-play” is a lifestyle 🔹 What not to resurface a pickleball court with (hint: Legos would be better) Plus, Coach AJ from the Pickleball Helpline joins us to talk about turning co…

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🎙️ Episode 11: “More French Fire: Janelle Salaün Lights Up the Valkyries” 49:32

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Send us a text This episode highlights Janelle Salaün, one of the Valkyries’ French stars, sporting jersey #13. She has played on the French National Team and recently in Eurobasket. Though she is a rookie in the WNBA, she is making quite the name for herself because her game is tough! And....learn how to pronounce her last name correctly (because …

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Nude Pickleball &Chain Restaurant Regrets | Annalise w/ Pickle Match App 38:53

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Chain restaurant cravings that should stay buried in your 2004 memories 🔹 Why pickleball might be the only safe space left to flirt without a filter 🔹 Naked serves, sunscreen strategies, and whether low volleys count as indecent exposure Plus, Annalise from Pickle Match joins us to talk building an a…

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The Town That Could Spark a Public Power Revolution — Episode 243 of Local Energy Rules 36:43

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Slayton's public power takeover aims to improve reliability and safety. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/slayton-public-power-ler243/| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | Don't forget to subscribe, share with your friends, leave a recommendation …

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Pickleball, Paydays & Forcing Parties | Maggie Zheng w/ Court & Crew 34:16

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A productivity party disguised as a girls’ night 🔹 Why scones should be illegal in all 50 states 🔹 A pickleball tip that'll win you the middle every time 🔹 The lost sock party that turned into a life epiphany Plus, Maggie Zheng from Court & Crew joins us to talk ditching med school, serving fits on a…

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Want a public safety career in Utah? $45 and concurrent enrollment can get you a living wage right out of high school. 21:56

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Utah is building an innovative pipeline that could turn high school into a pathway to public safety careers. Rep. Matthew Gwynn is joined by Weber State University President Brad Mortensen and Utah Department of Corrections Executive Director Jared Garcia to discuss a new program that will let students earn concurrent enrollment credit, complete th…

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Is Pickleball Bad for the Planet? + What We’d Bank for Life | Carrie & Stephanie w/ Dink and Dash App 43:48

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Life events we wish we could bank (hello, knees and hormones) 🔹 A Dink or Destroy on leaving the house after pickleball 🔹 Pickleball patience vs. power — which really wins? 🔹 And yep… is pickleball killing the planet? Plus, Carrie & Stephanie from Dink and Dash App drop in with stories and a fresh ta…

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Navigating Japan’s SaaS Market: Localization & Partnerships with Shay Khosrowshahi, MD YuLife Japan | Ep 2 40:30

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Hello and welcome to Asia AIM, the podcast that uncovers the strategies and stories driving business success in Japan and the APAC region. Robert Heldt, CEO of AIM B2B, is joined by Shay Khosrowshahi, Managing Director of YuLife Japan and Asia. From scaling a SaaS startup in the UK to leading its explosive growth in Japan, Shay reveals how to navig…

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A Public Power Struggle in Tucson — Episode 242 of Local Energy Rules 44:13

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Affordability and clean energy are driving a public power campaign to take over Tucson’s investor-owned utility. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/tucson-public-power-ler242/| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | Don't forget to subscribe, share wi…

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Pickleball Open Play vs. Scramble & Naked Confessions | Richard Martinez w/ Sun City Pickleball 32:28

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Naked balcony confessions from one fearless host 🔹 The open play vs. scramble pickleball debate that could split your friend group 🔹 How to earn a new way to take a loose tooth out Plus, Richard Martinez from Sun City Pickleball joins us to share insider strategies, format secrets, and the quirks of …

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🎙️ Episode 10: “Valkyries Queen: Laeticia Amihere Rules the Court” 40:41

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Send us a text This episode highlights Laeticia Amihere, the Valkyries’ dynamic forward known as The Black Queen, rocking jersey #3. A national champion with South Carolina under Dawn Staley, a 2023 WNBA first-round pick, and an Olympic medalist with Team Canada, Amihere is one of ESPN's 25 under 25 to watch this season! How about off the court? Wh…

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418 - Business and Politics in Samoa with Sam Saili 33:41

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As Samoa prepares for a historic election this August, and as the country's economy emerges from the pandemic, CIPE's John Morrell sits down with Sam Saili, President of the Samoan Chamber of Commerce and CEO of SkyEye Pacific, a technology company providing innovative solutions for the Pacific. Sam discusses the state of the Samoan economy and bus…

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Pickleball Court Lines & Work Wife Drama | Jordan Bryant w/ PickleFlix 31:05

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A wild breakdown of “work wives” and why your pickleball partner might be your emotional sidepiece 🔹 Crocs vs. skinny jeans—who ya got in the ultimate foot fashion face-off? 🔹 The unspoken pickleball court lines that matter (and the ones you should ignore like a boss) 🔹 A biohacking frog poison detox…

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Solving Problems, Not Saying No: Inside Utah DEQ’s New Approach 21:50

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On this episode of House Rules, Rep. Paul Cutler joins DEQ Director Tim Davis to talk air quality, water conservation, and Utah’s approach to smart environmental policy. They discuss how Utah has made historic progress on air quality, how the state is tracking dust from the Great Salt Lake, and how wildfire smoke is being monitored year-round. Davi…

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Smart Homes, Stronger Grids, Thanks to Distributed Power Plants — Episode 241 of Local Energy Rules 44:44

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Learn about how distributed power plants lower electric bills and stabilize the grid.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/articles/distributed-power-plants-ler241/| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/| Don't forget to subscribe, share with your friends, leave a…

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Your Paddle’s Cooked & So Is Your Brain | Brenda Lopez w/ Cash Queens Pickleball 41:49

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A paddle PSA 🔹 The science-shattering truth about fruit (sorry, strawberries) 🔹 Tanning beds > long intros—Murder, She Wrote, we’re looking at you 🔹 The love-hate relationship with short form video Plus, Brenda Lopez from Cash Queens Pickleball breaks down how she’s turning clinics into cash games an…

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In Clash Over Public Lands, Utah Asks For Local Stewardship 24:33

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Rep. Logan Monson talks with Redge Johnson, director of Utah’s Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office, about Utah’s continued fight to keep public lands in public hands, managed locally. Not from Washington. They break down the differences between Senator Mike Lee’s federal public lands proposal and Utah’s own plan to create a state-run Department…

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Why Pickleball Players Should Wear Zebra Stripes + Net-Cord Drama | Ace Rodrigues w/ Pickleball Kingdom 40:20

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Tumbler hoarding confessions and cold vs. dry pantry logistics 🔹 The great debate: should you fake-apologize for net-cord winners? 🔹 What it’s like to podcast with your day-job coworkers Then we sit down with Ace Rodrigues , the founder of Pickleball Kingdom, to talk court-building flops, franchise w…

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🎙️ Episode 9: “Tiffany Hayes: Veteran Legend of the Valkyries” 40:40

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Send us a text This episode highlights one of the Valkyries’ most experienced leaders: Tiffany Hayes, wearing jersey #15. A UConn champion turned WNBA All-Star, Hayes spent over a decade dominating in Atlanta, powered through Connecticut, powered Vegas off the bench, and now brings her scoring fire and veteran wisdom to the Bay. She’s a mentor in t…

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Cracking B2B Marketing in Asia: How AIM’s Adapt-Implement-Maximize Framework Wins Japan & APAC | Ep 1 38:40

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B2B marketing in Asia, Japan localization, APAC demand gen, and cultural nuance headlines this kickoff episode of the Asia AIM Podcast. Join AIM B2B CEO Robert Heldt and COO Sam Bird as they break down what it really takes to build trust, localize content, and accelerate revenue in JapaTa n and the wider APAC region. From the inside scoop on AIM’s …

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Why BlackRock Wants to Buy Your Electric Utility — Episode 240 of Local Energy Rules 44:16

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Minnesota Power's sale would saddle captive utility customers with higher rates, but bring millions to shareholders. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/blackrock-utility-purchase-ler240/ | Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | Don't forget to subscrib…

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Thick & Hardy Pickleball Vibes | Pt. 2 Brian Bradley w/ Structural Health Expert 35:39

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Thick & Hardy: the jean brand that never was 🔹 Gas station snacks as adult therapy 🔹 Why your warmup should not include stretching before pickleball 🔹 “I eat meat but identify as vegan” — Brian Bradley’s wellness mic drop Plus, Brian Bradley from the structural health world joins us to talk about fix…

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Asia AIM Trailer 4:18

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B2B marketing in Asia starts here. Discover APAC growth strategies, brand localization, PR, ABM and demand generation in Japan and across Asia-Pacific. The Asia AIM Podcast is your front row seat to the strategies, stories and successes powering today’s most innovative B2B brands in Japan, Southeast Asia and the wider APAC region. From generating d…

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Weird Childhood Snacks & Pickleball Biohacks | Brian Bradley w/ Egoscue Institute (Pt.1) 37:01

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Ketchup on pancakes (arrest-worthy) 🔹 Tipping culture: who deserves it and who can kick rocks 🔹 The #1 reason your pickleball game sucks (hint: it’s your spine) 🔹 Free posture help from Brian Bradley, a dude who fixes Navy SEALs Brian Bradley’s here to save your body and roast your weak-ass dink. 🎧 L…

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🎙️ Episode 8: "All About Mo – Monique Billings, our Valkyries Renaissance Woman" 48:38

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Send us a text This episode highlights one of the Valkyries’ finest players: Monique Billings, wearing jersey #25. From dominating at UCLA to making her mark in Atlanta, and now rocking black and violet in the Bay, Mo’s journey is all about playing excellent basketball and being a true renaissance woman! Tune in as we discuss why she's the best. We…

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The Truth Behind California’s High Electric Bills — Episode 239 of Local Energy Rules 51:07

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Utility overspending, not rooftop solar, is driving California’s rising rates – Richard McCann debunks the “cost shift” myth.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/truth-behind-CA-electric-bills-ler239/ Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | Don't forget t…

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DUPR Ratings, Bed Snacks & Questionable Cologne Choices | Andrea w/ Cat 5 Pickleball 32:09

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 The exact moment soup-in-bed became a lifestyle 🔹 A cologne con so bold it ended in marriage 🔹 DUPR finally explained like you're not a pro (because you're not) Plus, Andrea from Cat 5 Pickleball drops in to talk racquetball roots, coaching vibes, and why glow pickle is a gateway drug. 🎧 Listen now b…

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Utah leads: Lawmakers Push Back on Fluoride, Food Dyes, and SNAP Soda Purchases 26:25

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Speaker Mike Schultz joins Reps. Stephanie Gricius and Kristen Chevrier to talk about Utah’s bold new health reforms: banning fluoride in public water, eliminating food dyes in schools, and restricting soda purchases with SNAP. The lawmakers explain why Utah is leading on parental choice, nutrition, and medical freedom alongside the Make America He…

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Can Pretty Be Powerful? Decency Laws, Pickleball Injuries | Karen w/ The Pretty Pickleball Company 40:57

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Share Your Thoughts! 🎙️ Can “pretty” be powerful? Karen from The Pretty Pickleball Company says yes—and she brought receipts (and sparkles). 🔥 We’re diving into: The one decency law we’d all pass (spoiler: check your fridge) Celebrity paddles, carbon fiber fairy tales & unapologetic branding Pickleball injuries, Blue Zones, and why playing might he…

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🎙️ Episode 7: “Big Vet Energy for the Valkyries from Small Town Gal, Kayla Thornton!" 38:16

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Send us a text This episode highlights one of the Valkyries’ real-deal anchors: Kayla Thornton, wearing jersey #5. She’s an incredible defender and an experienced vet. Best accomplishment this year is that she was voted to be on the 2025 All Star team! From going undrafted to grinding her way through Washington, Dallas and New York, we are thrilled…

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Meet Utah’s New House Majority Leader: Rep. Casey Snider 19:20

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In this episode of House Rules, Utah House Majority Leader Casey Snider joins Rep. Stephen Whyte to discuss his path to leadership and the principles that guide him. A conservative lawmaker, farmer, and public lands advocate from Cache County, Rep. Snider shares how his rural background and service experience shape his legislative work. He reflects…

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Australia’s Rooftop Solar Revolution: A Postcard from the Future — Episode 238 of Local Energy Rules 1:00:20

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Australia leads the world in rooftop solar adoption, offering crucial lessons for regulators and grid operators in the United States. | Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/australias-rooftop-solar-revolution-ler238/ Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | …

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Pickleball, Moon Landing & Recovery | Evan Slaughter w/ Fit to Serve 47:42

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🧻 A heated debate about how to hang your toilet paper 🌕 Moon landing conspiracies we probably shouldn’t believe 🩳 Pickleball advice from a guy in jorts (you already know) 🕵️‍♂️ A surprise cameo from the actual Secret Service Plus, Evan Slaughter aka Fit to Serve opens up about addiction recovery, disco…

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🎙️ Episode 6: « Kate Money Martin Brings her Team Spirit Glue to the Valkyries » 44:42

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Send us a text This episode highlights the one and only, Kate Martin. She's the energetic spark plug and our glue now rocking the Golden State Valkyries jersey #20. From her 6-year run at Iowa (remember that!) to stepping up big in her second WNBA season, Kate’s journey is one of infectious positivity and how she's quickly becoming a fan favorite o…

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Pickleball, Therapy & Gen Z Slang Battles | Michelle w/The Dink Shrink 41:28

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Share Your Thoughts! What do Gen Z slang, paddle throwing, and OnlyFans all have in common? Apparently, this episode. We kick things off with a generational slang trivia battle—Boomers to Gen Alpha—where words like “mid,” “skibidi,” and “gag me with a spoon” cause complete chaos. ("Wait… yacht means big booty now?!") Then we’re joined by Michelle, …

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🎙️ Episode 5: “2025 MIP or MVP?! Veronica Burton Rules Ballhalla” 35:35

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Send us a text This episode highlights Veronica Burton, the clutch playmaker now rocking the Golden State Valkyries jersey #22. From Northwestern stardom to her seasons with Dallas and Connecticut, Veronica shows us how her strength (mental, physical and emotional)! We talk about her sources of inspiration and how she's an incredible contribution t…

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Boosting Consumer Control with Better Utility Governance — Episode 237 of Local Energy Rules 1:05:34

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What if we changed monopoly utility governance to give consumers more control over utility decisions?By Local Energy Rules

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Pickleball Excuses, UK Growth & Competitive Dating | Dawna Strouse w/Dink Date 37:49

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Share Your Thoughts! Is “I usually play better” the most delusional line in rec play? In this week’s Dink or Destroy, we’re calling out excuse-energy and debating whether it’s ever okay to downplay a loss. Then we sit down with Dawna Strouse, founder of Dink Date—a new AI-powered app making waves in the pickleball world by matching players on and o…

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“We Just Never Give Up”: Chief Brian Redd on Public Safety in Salt Lake City 18:58

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In this episode of House Rules, Rep. Tyler Clancy sits down with Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd to talk about law enforcement, homelessness, and public safety in Utah’s capital city. Chief Redd reflects on his first 100 days as chief, sharing his top priorities: hiring, morale, fentanyl, mental health, and the overlap between addiction, cri…

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🎙️ Episode 4: “Temi Fagbenle: Experienced Leadership for the Valkyries” 29:41

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Send us a text This episode highlights Temi Fagbenle—the seasoned vet, Olympic baller, and newest powerhouse joining the Golden State Valkyries wearing jersey #14. From London roots to Harvard halls to WNBA locker rooms (most recently with the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark), Temi’s story is so inspiring. Tune in as we discuss why she's the best. …

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Flirting at Open Play & Viral Pickleball Anthems | Ellie Santra w/ Pickleball Is Life 37:28

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Share Your Thoughts! 🎤 Zumba. Shimmies. Flirting mid-rally?! This week’s Kitchen Talk kicks off with a wild story from the court—when one player turned open play into open season for single men. Spoiler: he was married. And yes, we name names (sort of). 💅 Then we serve up an interview with Ellie Santra, the viral singer-songwriter behind the “Big D…