Best The Clean Power Generation Podcasts (2025)

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New Guidebook Provides Tools, Insights to Help Public Power Utilities Create a Strategic Plan 14:30

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Steve VanderMeer, an executive consultant, discusses a new guidebook, Strategic Planning in Public Power: Creating a Guide to Enduring Success, which provides tools and insights to help public power utilities create a strategic plan that aligns with community values and expectations.…

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Green Party At A Crossroads 37:18

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This week host Alain Tolhurst is joined by Zack Polanski, Green Party deputy leader, as the podcast takes a look at the forgotten winners of last year’s general election, as despite unprecedented success in winning 1.8 million votes and quadrupling their number of MPs to 4, the Greens finds themselves at something of a crossroads. They are joined b…

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Why are we sending critical metals to the dump? | Jeff More 8:35

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The world is heading toward a massive copper shortage that could derail the clean energy transition, says mining expert Jeff More. He shows how advanced sensing technology could get us back on the right track, drastically cutting down on the wasted materials from traditional mining and helping meet the growing demand for essential metals. Want to h…

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The Power of Live: The Secret Weapon of Content 11:52

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Live video streaming has emerged as the most powerful engagement tool in social media marketing, delivering unprecedented connection and conversion opportunities that businesses cannot afford to overlook. With 80% of consumers preferring live video over blog posts and conversion rates 10 times higher than traditional e-commerce, live streaming offe…

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463: Basement & Attic Decluttering, Retirement Changes, and Dealing with Craft Supplies 49:43

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As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 463: Basement & Attic Declutteri…

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The story of steam 33:06

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Addison Stark thinks waste heat is a waste of time. The real opportunity, he argues, is decarbonizing industrial steam, which accounts for roughly 30% of industrial heat in the U.S. But doing that means deploying alternatives to the fossil fuel boilers industry currently relies on. So how do you clean up steam? And why does Addison think waste heat…

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Oneal Omatseye Lajuwomi Answers Your Top Questions About Renewable Energy 6:10

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Join us in this enlightening episode as clean energy expert and sustainability strategist Oneal Omatseye Lajuwomi answers the most frequently asked questions about renewable energy. From the basics of solar and wind power to understanding government policies and future trends, Oneal breaks down complex topics into clear, practical insights.…

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Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | TED Health 45:01

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Ethan Lindenberger never got vaccinated as a kid. So one day, he went on Reddit and asked a simple question: "Where do I go to get vaccinated?" The post went viral, landing Lindenberger in the middle of a heated debate about vaccination and, ultimately, in front of a US Senate committee. Less than a year later, the high school senior reports back o…

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Ep 90: Spotlight on Texas Energy Policy and Unpacking the Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on Distributed Generation 19:01

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The pace of policy change is accelerating, and if you're in the energy space, you can't afford to fall behind. Let’s break down the latest legislative shifts shaking up the U.S. energy landscape from Texas to Washington and what they mean for onsite energy projects, investor confidence, and the future of distributed energy. Listen in as we cover th…

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Virtual Summit to Explore Latest Advancements and Future Prospects of New Nuclear 5:32

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Ursula Schryver, Senior Vice President for Education, Training & Events at APPA, discusses APPA’s 2025 Current State of Nuclear Virtual Summit, which is scheduled to take place August 19 through August 21. The summit will explore the latest advancements and future prospects of new nuclear, including small …

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Africa May Never Get New Nuclear Power Plants Unless.. 17:07

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#buildNPPs #Focus #Africa #nuclearpowerplant #AfriNuke #energysecurity On YouTube: Africa May Never Get New Nuclear Power Plants Unless … https://youtu.be/PHQkkfozgzM How did Germany, USA, OECD, Asia get theirs Stop looking for more policies Start implementing and copying Exercise control in wasteful spendings No much carbon problems Focus, build a…

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What a wolf’s howl can tell us about the future of AI | Jeffrey T. Reed 22:37

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“Everybody likes nature, even though we’re watching it slowly degrade away. And that’s the big challenge of our time,” says linguist software engineer Jeffrey T. Reed, a research affiliate with the Cry Wolf Project. Following his talk at TED2025, Reed sits down for a conversation with host Sherrell Dorsey on how listening to sounds like bird chirps…

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Can this Government deliver? 39:51

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While this week Rachel Reeves set out her plans on how and where Labour is set to spend money for much of the rest of this Parliament, the question now is do they have a plan for how they’re going to deliver on their priorities, and succeed in completing Keir Starmer’s missions for government? Joining host Alain Tolhurst to discuss the vexed issue …

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Reels, TikToks, and Shorts, Oh My!: Mastering Micro-Content 14:01

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Short-form video has revolutionized social media marketing, becoming the critical content format that businesses can no longer afford to ignore. Whether you're running a small business, managing a nonprofit, or building a personal brand, mastering short-form video is essential for success in 2025. From shrinking attention spans to algorithmic prior…

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462: Advice for Spouses & Family, Mobility Challenges & Elderly Parents, Decluttering Sentimental Family History Items 51:50

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As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 462: Advice for Spouses & Family…

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The state of play of data center development 37:24

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The future of the grid increasingly hinges on where and how data centers get built. To forecast the kind of power infrastructure we need to meet AI’s growing appetite, we first need to understand a laundry list of variables: data center size, workload type, latency, reliability — even the variety of a data center’s coolant system. So what’s the sta…

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Oneal Omatseye Lajuwomi on Balancing Development & Sustainability 3:40

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In a world where rapid development often comes at the expense of environmental well-being, Oneal Omatseye Lajuwomi stands as a beacon of balanced progress. His mission is clear—create meaningful growth without compromising the planet.By O’neal Lajuwomi

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APPA’s Lindsey Buttel Details How Utility Salary Survey Results Will be Utilized to Benefit APPA Members 7:14

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Lindsey Buttel, Manager for Research and Statistics at APPA, details how results from APPA’s 2025 Utility Salary Survey will be utilized to benefit APPA’s members and discusses the types of questions that are included in the survey.By American Public Power Association

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Why Video is the Real MVP of Social Media 7:53

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Video content has become the undisputed champion of digital marketing across every platform, consistently delivering superior results compared to static images or text-based content. Whether you're running a small business, managing a nonprofit, or building a personal brand, understanding why video dominates and how to leverage its power is essenti…

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The best invention since sliced bread? | Rachel Yang 6:48

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Industrial manufacturers spend a huge amount of energy generating heat to make everyday materials and objects, like cement, steel, and paper. And since most companies use fossil fuels to reach these high temperatures, industrial heat accounts for 20% of our annual global carbon pollution. Thankfully, this is where a century-old technology comes in.…

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How do Spending Reviews work? 52:47

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With Rachel Reeves still finalising her comprehensive spending review next Wednesday, this week we’re looking at how the process works, going inside the battles between the Treasury and Whitehall departments on spending plans for the coming years, with John Glen, conservative MP and a former Treasury minister, Sonia Khan, a special adviser to Phili…

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461: Preparing for Guests, How to Break a Stall, My Container is Too Big! 49:20

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As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 461: Preparing for Guests, How t…

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Oneal Omatseye Lajuwomi Talks Battery Tech and Renewable Storage 4:43

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In today’s fast-evolving energy landscape, the conversation around battery technology and renewable energy storage has never been more relevant. At the forefront of this dialogue is Oneal Omatseye Lajuwomi—a visionary clean energy innovator and advocate for sustainable energy systems.By O’neal Lajuwomi

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The gas turbine crunch 40:04

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Demand for turbines is growing fast, but so are lead times — causing serious headaches for developers. In Texas, one of six projects that pulled proposals from consideration for a valuable financing program cited “equipment procurement constraints” as the reasons for its withdrawal. Lead times are stretching to four years and sometimes more. Costs …

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Ep 89: A New Suite of Solutions for the New World: Our Talk with Ember’s Kingsmill Bond on Electrotech and Energy Security 47:22

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The global energy transition is moving fast—are you ready for what comes next? Today's guest is Kingsmill Bond, energy strategist at Ember, who joins the show to unpack the seismic shift underway in how we power our world—and why clinging to outdated solutions could spell economic stagnation. He introduces “electrotech,” the production of electrici…

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APPA Blueprint Provides Elective Pay Guidance to Public Power Utilities Across a Number of Areas 21:07

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, John Godfrey, Senior Government Relations Director at APPA, discusses APPA’s newly released Elective Pay Blueprint for Public Power, which provides guidance to public power utilities that are considering the development of projects relying on elective payment of energy tax credits. Among other things, he p…

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Enough of the Africa Nuclear MOUs! 19:58

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Enough of the MOUs #AfricaneedsEnergy #NuclearforAfrique #MODo’ What do you think? Watch on YouTube: Enough of the MOUs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waEwuo3EGHA Call for Mentorship: https://mbazorjc.github.io/IMAGE/nm.pdf If you want to be a Mentor in the Africa’s Nuclear Industry, please fill this form If you want to be a Mentee under a mentor …

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FOMO No Mo’: Winning the Social Media Comparison Game 12:21

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Social media comparison is silently wreaking havoc on mental health through FOMO—Fear of Missing Out. If you've ever felt inadequate after scrolling or compulsively checked your phone despite knowing nothing new awaited, you're experiencing a very real psychological challenge. Understanding FOMO's warning signs and learning to combat toxic comparis…

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Creating Before Consuming: Mental Health Benefits of Intentional Creativity 12:49

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Social media consumption can become an endless cycle that drains creativity and mental energy. But what if you flipped the script and chose to create before you consume? Intentional creativity offers a powerful antidote to digital overwhelm, providing structured mental health benefits that go far beyond traditional artistic pursuits. Discover how d…

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Human-Centric Approaches to Smart Buildings 42:47

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This episode will explore human-centric design in smart buildings. As technology reshapes the spaces we use, the focus is shifting towards ensuring that our built spaces enhance human well-being, productivity, and connectivity. During this podcast, we will discuss how smart buildings will be increasingly expected to adapt to human needs. We’ll expl…

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Inside Labour's New Tribes 40:29

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As disquiet brews within Labour over cuts to welfare, and a perceived failure to pursue a progressive enough agenda, this week host Alain Tolhurst looks inside the governing party as a host of new caucuses and organised campaign groups have sprung up, and asking - who are the new tribes within Labour Who is behind them, what are their aims, and how…

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How AI models steal creative work — and what to do about it | Ed Newton-Rex 20:05

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Generative AI is built on three key resources: people, compute and data. While companies invest heavily in the first two, they often use unlicensed creative work as training data without permission or payment — a practice that pits AI against the very creators it relies on. AI expert Ed Newton-Rex has a solution: licensing. He unpacks the dark side…

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460: Teaching Children the Method, Dealing with Clothes, and What to Do With Empty Space 1:05:45

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As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we’re trying something new! We’re sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We’ll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my […] The post 460: Teaching Children the Metho…

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How geothermal gets built 33:01

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Geothermal seems to be nearing an inflection point. With rising load growth, clean, firm power is more valuable than ever. Next-gen geothermal players like Fervo Energy and Sage Geosystems are signing PPAs with major tech firms. Even U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright — a known critic of renewables — has praised the potential of geothermal. The …

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Drive Your Generation IV Reactor 14:59

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Have you Imagined Driving your reactor. Listen to this exciting episode to know how. Call for Mentorship: https://mbazorjc.github.io/IMAGE/nm.pdf If you want to be a Mentor in the Africa’s Nuclear Industry, please fill this form If you want to be a Mentee under a mentor in the Africa’s Nuclear Industry, Please fill this form Be a guest on AfriNuke …

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MMEA Executive Director Katie Abraham Details Key Findings from Report on Benefits of Public Power 30:51

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Katie Abraham, Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal Electric Association, discusses key findings included in a recently released report that details the positive impact of public power utilities in the state. She also describes the services that MMEA provides to its member utilities and details how…

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5 Reasons you Should not be a Nuclear Engineer 5:09

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Why should you or should you not be a nuclear engineer Call for Mentorship: https://mbazorjc.github.io/IMAGE/nm.pdf If you want to be a Mentor in the Africa’s Nuclear Industry, please fill this form If you want to be a Mentee under a mentor in the Africa’s Nuclear Industry, Please fill this form Be a guest on AfriNuke Podcast Contact us: afrinukepo…

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What can we learn from the Coalition? 43:33

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With this month marking 15 years since the signing of the historic Conservative - Liberal Democrat coalition agreement, and given the fractured five-party politics of 2025, what can be learned from five chaotic days in 2010, that led to five years of surprisingly stable government? To discuss how it all came together, and what stopped it from falli…

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How Substack is breaking down traditional media gatekeepers | Hamish McKenzie 22:36

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“The whole Substack ecosystem is about more power because it’s based on those relationships between the publisher and their subscribers, or the video maker and their viewers,” says journalist and Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie. Following his talk at TED2025, McKenzie is in conversation with Sherrell Dorsey to discuss how the media landscape ha…

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Unfollow the Drama: Cleaning Up Your Social Media Life 10:23

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Social media is a powerful tool—but it can also become a toxic habit. If you’ve ever felt drained after scrolling or anxious about keeping up, you’re not alone. Recognizing and addressing unhealthy social media behavior is key to protecting your mental health. We will explore ten signs of toxic social media habits and practical strategies to avoid …

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459: How to Keep Your House Under Control During Out-of-Routine Times 28:50

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Summer is here! (Or almost here!) Even if your personal schedule isn’t dictated by a school calendar, life generally looks different in the summer as many activities take breaks or change their schedules. If you’ve found a cleaning or decluttering routine that works, or you feel like you’re finally gaining some much-coveted traction, this can […] T…

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What to make of Trump's deep-sea minerals push 37:04

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In April, the Trump administration issued an executive order to accelerate the development of deep-sea minerals — part of its broader push for “energy dominance.” The world’s oceans hold vast, untapped deposits of critical minerals like nickel, copper, manganese, and rare earth elements — all essential to batteries and clean energy technologies. De…

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How Oneal Omatseye Lajuwomi Helps Lower Energy Costs Through Innovation 8:37

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In a world increasingly defined by its energy consumption, the need for cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions has never been more urgent. Amid this landscape, Oneal Omatseye Lajuwomi stands out as a pragmatic innovator.By O’neal Lajuwomi

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A former race car engineer on battery safety and supply chains [partner content] 26:37

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From his days as an IndyCar race engineer to his current role as chief product officer for a leading storage integrator, Tristan Doherty has always worked at the intersection of high performance and risk management. Today, he's applying that expertise at LG Energy Solution Vertech to build more resilient, domestically manufactured energy storage sy…

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Ep 88: Lessons From the Recent Major Outages and Putting a Value on Resilience 22:18

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What happens when an entire country goes dark? In this episode, we break down three recent massive power outages — in Spain, Chile, and at London’s Heathrow Airport — that disrupted millions of lives and exposed the fragility of our global energy infrastructure. You’ll learn what triggered each blackout, why these failures are more than just isolat…

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Community Engagement Efforts, Clean Energy Accomplishments Detailed by Alameda Municipal Power GM 15:19

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Tim Haines, General Manager of California public power utility Alameda Municipal Power, details how the utility engages with its customers and the Alameda community and discusses the steps the utility has taken to achieve 100% clean energy since 2020. This episode of Public Power Now is sponsored by the En…

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MBS893- The Art of Letting Go and Starting Again 50:34

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Send us a text Matt drops a big reveal... What follows is a raw and reflective conversation with Rich and Spilly about walking away from ventures you no longer love, the emotional weight of ownership, and building something that aligns with who you are. From Rogue Heroes to Rogue Entrepreneurs, this episode dives into community, relevance, and what…

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Whitney Houston Hologram: The Zombification of an Icon | There Are No Girls on the Internet 39:36

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This episode is part of a feed swap with our friend podcast There Are No Girls On The Internet, hosted by Bridget Todd. She is an expert on tech culture, and on her show she has fun, thought provoking conversations about the ways technology shapes our lives. If you enjoy this episode, you can listen to There Are No Girls On The Internet wherever yo…

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The Social Care Crunch 46:18

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This week the podcast looks at another of those knotty, seemingly intractable issues sat on Labour’s in-tray when they entered government last year; namely social care. To look at how successive administrations have failed to grasp the nettle and deal with the rising costs of a sector that has ballooned in size to deal with our ageing population, h…

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Social Media and Burnout: Recognizing the Signs and Finding Balance 11:08

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May is Mental Health Month and we’re diving into how digital life impacts emotional well-being—especially for small business owners, social media managers, and anyone spending a significant amount of time online. One of the biggest challenges in our digital world? Burnout. If you’ve ever felt like you “just can’t make one more post,” you’re not alo…