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A dynamic conversation with key players in the most important issue affecting your pocket book — gas prices and energy policy. Washington Examiner energy policy reporters and Neil Chatterjee, chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in the Tru

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    S3E15: Why wait for 2050? Methane emissions can be cut this decade, expert claims

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 23:49


    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch welcome trading and emissions expert Georges Tijbosch to talk about practical steps that can be taken to fight climate change — including reducing methane gas emissions within this decade. Tijbosch, the CEO of MiQ says the Biden administration's goals for the energy transition will take time to achieve, but his nonprofit's work of reducing emissions and certifying gas is a large step forward. He added that combatting the energy crisis comes down to three things: Energy sustainability, affordability, and security of the supply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S3E14: President Joe Biden's rising energy crisis: Securing the grid from attacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 21:02


    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch welcome infrastructure expert Ken Davis to discuss the Biden administration's rising energy crisis: grid security. Davis, a former deputy attorney general for the Commonwealth of Virginia, says the challenge must be addressed to ensure power stays online. While fully staffing transformers and substations to prevent attacks isn't sustainable, he said there must be a way to prevent the grid from going offline. But then another question arises, who is responsible to pay for it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S3E13: 'Gotta have a plan': Energy expert says Republicans on board to fight climate change

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 26:11


    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch welcome energy expert Heather Reams to discuss how important it is for Republican lawmakers to have a seat at the table when it comes to climate change solutions — and what lowering emissions can do to help the global energy crises. Reams, the president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, says after her trip to COP27, she's optimistic about the GOP's opportunities in 2023 when they take over the House majority. She said while it may surprise some that Republicans are showing their support for technology and policies that address climate, the issue is not "red" or "blue," but "red, white, and blue."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S3E12: Biden 'deserves credit' for rail strike bill, but fight isn't over yet: Expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 17:21


    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee welcomes American Chemistry Council CEO Chris Jahn, who represents rail consumers, once again to explain the bill President Joe Biden signed into law on Friday, averting a national railroad strike. Biden called it "the right thing to do in the moment," and Jahn agreed that he deserves credit. But, he said the fight isn't over. Labor unions are still pushing back, as some of their demands weren't met, including the exclusion of an increase in paid sick leave for rail workers. What happens next?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S3E11: Congress, not courts, should solve climate change disputes: Legal expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 15:03


    "Plugged In" hosts Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch welcome climate attorney Phil Goldberg to discuss a recent surge in climate lawsuits against utility companies and energy manufacturers from the legal perspective. Goldberg, the managing partner at the D.C. office of Shook, Hardy, and Bacon, argues that federal regulators and lawmakers should decide the climate change debate, not the courts. When asked if the industry should play a financial role in mitigating the effects of climate change, he said "we all have to be part of the solution, and the energy companies are no different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S3E10: What will a split government mean for energy in 2023?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 20:53


    On this special edition of the "Plugged In" podcast, hosts Neil Chatterjee and Breanne Deppisch discuss the outcome of the midterm elections and what a Democratic-led Senate and Republican-led House will mean for the energy space in the new year.   The two also dive into the 11th-hour decisions of COP27 in Egypt and NERC's 2022 Winter Reliability Assessment.  Happy Thanksgiving! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S3E9: Was the Biden administration too hasty with Russian oil bans? Experts say yes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 20:22


    "Plugged In" hosts Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch welcome energy expert Mark Wolfe on to explain what could be a diesel fuel crisis this winter, as the war in Ukraine continues, fuel prices climb higher, and the Northeastern United States runs short on its heating oil supply.  Wolfe, the executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, says the Biden administration may have been shortsighted when focusing too much on gasoline prices and ignoring other dwindling fuel supplies. When asked what can be done in the short term to address it, he said "I don't see a lot of options that are easy to solve here, because where will it come from?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S3E8: Former senator predicts 'healthy' Republican majority post-Election Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 21:06


    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee welcomes former Minnesota Sen. Norman Coleman on this special Election Day episode to provide his insight on how the top issues under President Joe Biden — such as energy, inflation, and crime — are likely to impact the outcomes of key races. The Republican senator, who sat on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources during his tenure, was well known for his bipartisan push for energy independence from foreign actors. When asked for his predictions, Coleman said all signs point to a Republican victory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S3E7: 'Everybody agrees': Permitting reform is necessary for energy transition, expert says

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 25:31


    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee welcomes Joseph Majkut, the director of the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies to talk about how the war in Ukraine and a slow permitting process under the Biden administration have impacted climate goals abroad and in the United States. The long-term effects of sanctions on Russian oil are unknown, but location matters, As the transition to cleaner energy speeds up in Europe, other parts of the world may have taken a step back. When it comes to the U.S., Majkut explains that permitting could play a role in that pause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S3E6: As Biden drains the oil reserve, will there be collateral damage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 15:08


    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee and Washington Examiner energy reporter Breanne Deppisch dive into the Biden administration's decision to sell off even more barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserves, and the president's race to lower gas prices, seen by many as a political move ahead of the midterms. And as China braces to re-open its economy, the war in Ukraine continues adding more sanctions on Russian energy, and recent decisions by OPEC+ nations signal a decrease in global oil production — what will the true cost be?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S3E5: Are Biden's energy goals counterintuitive? One former lawmaker says 'yes'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 28:17


    "Plugged In" hosts Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch welcome former Oregon Rep. Greg Walden to talk about how the energy space has changed since he retired in 2020 and why it's important to "make sure that America has reliable affordable energy." The Republican lawmaker, who served as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, questioned some of the Biden administration's moves when it comes to lowering gas prices, transitioning to cleaner energy, and permitting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S3E4: 'Glass all the way full': Young conservatives embrace GOP-led climate goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 26:24


    "Plugged In" hosts Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch welcome Climate Leadership Council CEO Greg Bertelsen to talk about how recent polling shows more conservatives are getting energized over climate change initiatives.  CLC research also shows that younger conservatives are more likely to embrace a push for cleaner energy, according to Bertelsen. But how will the Inflation Reduction Act help or harm those efforts? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S3E3: 'Everyone's optimistic': Solar lights the way for domestic production under Biden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 19:40


    "Plugged In" hosts Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch welcome solar guru Yuri Horwitz on to discuss the "dramatic" way the solar and renewable energy industry has changed in the last decade. Horwitz, the CEO of Sol Systems, said everyone is optimistic about solar energy — even the Biden administration — but there must be a transition period if the industry wants to keep its consumers happy, keep investors investing in projects, and keep prices down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S3E2: Strike averted: Consumers say railroads still not on track to succeed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 23:30


    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee welcomes American Chemistry Council CEO Chris Jahn to provide a rebuttal to Season 2's interview with representatives from the Association of American Railroads that blamed competition and innovation shortcomings on President Joe Biden's energy goals. Jahn says it's actually the monopoly of Class I railroads — four of which control 90% of freight traffic — that have stifled competition. He pushes for railroad leaders to invest more in their staff, give more transparency to their consumers and stop unnecessary price gouging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S3E1: Inflation Reduction Act shines spotlight on climate goals, but at what cost?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 23:06


    On the inaugural episode of Season 3 of the "Plugged In" podcast, hosts Neil Chatterjee and Breanne Deppisch break down the summer's energy concerns from the impact of the war in Ukraine on gas prices and fuel production to the harsh weather events affecting grid reliability and electricity to the pressures from industry and voters to bring production back to the United States, and much more. The two also shine a light on the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden in August, which provides $370 billion in climate and clean energy investments. But at what cost?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E21: 'Stay out of it': Biden should have minimal role in energy transition, industry says

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 23:44


    On the season finale of the "Plugged In" podcast, host Neil Chatterjee is joined by NextEra Director of Environmental Policy Lauren Sher. The two highlight the energy giant's recent decarbonization goals and how the company will meet them; as well as what role government should play in the industry's move to cut down greenhouse gas emissions. While Sher said the bipartisan infrastructure bill could bring more fruit to bear when it comes to investments, the industry would rather lead the transition and have the government "stay out of it."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E20: Are Biden's policies on track to hurt decarbonization efforts? Railroads say 'yes'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 28:37


    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch welcomed Assistant Vice President Jordan Stone and Assistant General Counsel Theresa Romanosky from the Association of American Railroads to discuss the industry's leading efforts in efficiency and efforts to drive down greenhouse gas emissions.But even with the positives, Stone and Romanosky said there's more work the Biden administration can be doing to help with fuel costs and to ensure their laws do not impede on the railroad industry's ability to compete and innovate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E19: We can't cede climate change policy to the Left, conservative women say

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 25:22


    Clear Skies Texas Executive Director Courtney DeBrower and former Texas state representative turned climate advocate Sarah Davis joined "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch to talk about the importance of finding bipartisan consensus when it comes to climate change initiatives. Their organization is run exclusively by women with the goal of bringing environmental issues to the forefront of Republican dialogue. "We just need to talk about it more. We need Republicans to feel safe to talk about it."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E18: Is Biden's plea to OPEC for oil a foreshadowing of worse things to come?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 20:10


    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee and Washington Examiner energy reporter Breanne Deppisch dive into the Biden administration's push to OPEC+ nations to increase their output as the European Union introduced a more stringent ban on Russian oil. But the question for conservative lawmakers remains: Why is the White House asking, in some instances, hostile actors to increase production while taking steps to limit it here at home?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E17: America can't 'build back better' until Biden allows industry 'to build'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 27:16


    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee and Alex Herrgott, an industry expert, joined forces this week to talk about the process of completing infrastructure projects — such as the development of clean energy resources and pipelines — from start to finish, including jumping the hurdles of regulations and laws. As Herrgott argues: The actions happening now under the Biden administration are actually holding back new infrastructure development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E16: Even conservatives want to know: When did climate change become so political?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 27:47


    Alex Flint, an expert on climate change policy and nuclear power, joins "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee to call out industry and government leaders who have allowed the climate change crisis to devolve from a technical problem to a partisan fight. Flint, who serves as the executive director of the Alliance for Market Solutions, said it's just about time for a "do over," when it comes to climate policy. He also shares some life advice with the energy space: Don't pay the carbon price.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E15: Is Biden's climate change agenda making the energy crisis worse?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 19:02


    "Plugged In" co-hosts Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch join forces to explain what the Interior Department's pause on three planned oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska’s Cook Inlet will mean as the prices at the pump continue to rise. The two also try to make sense of the administration's tug-of-war attempt to please both industry and its climate change goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E14: Is government influencing crypto trading?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 26:05


    Brian Quintenz, former commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a current crypto advisor, joins “Plugged In” host Neil Chatterjee to talk about the future of commodity trading and how cryptocurrency has played a role in the energy and agriculture markets. Quintenz said the CFTC is very broad and “touches every aspect of American life.” He said the regulator has helped to create transparency in the swaps market and helped mold a better way to prepare for risk management in the industry and within the agencies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E13: Breaking down Biden's Catch 22: Climate change vs. energy security

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 34:14


    Wall Street Journal energy reporter, Timothy Puko joins “Plugged In” host Neil Chatterjee and Washington Examiner energy reporter Breanne Deppisch to explain the industry’s true role in the Biden administration’s efforts to combat climate change and how the importance of energy security may have put clean energy policies on pause. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E12: ‘All symptoms': Expert blames global Russian oil dependence on lack of energy security

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 31:36


    Nicholas DeIuliis, president and CEO of CNX Resources Corporation, joined “Plugged In” host Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch to break down the global dependence on Russian oil and why — even amid crisis — critics still push back on natural gas and other cleaner energy sources. Deluliis also touches on the good, the bad, and the ugly of ESG (environmental and social governance)...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E11: ‘Big political problem': Industry guru underscores impact of war on energy transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 30:43


    Kevin Book, Managing Director at ClearView Energy Partners, joined “Plugged In” host Neil Chatterjee to help explain how sanctions on Russian oil — and potentially gas — amid the Ukraine war affect the United States’ efforts to transition to cleaner energy and domestic production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E10: ‘A partisan slugfest': Breaking down top energy news from the Hill to Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 21:26


    Oil and gas industry executives met with lawmakers recently to talk about more production and gas prices, which resulted in a blame game. On this week’s episode of “Plugged In,” co-hosts Neil Chatterjee, former FERC chairman, and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch discuss the top energy stories from the last week — including recent policies by the Biden administration on oil and gas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E9: Cyber expert says collective defense vital to protect US grid

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 31:49


    Jamil Jaffer, the founder and executive director of the National Security Institute at George Mason University, joined “Plugged In” host Neil Chatterjee and reporter Breanne Deppisch, warning that the United States needs the energy and defense sectors, as well as industry and government, to come together in order to protect critical infrastructure that is “always” under attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E8: Vistra Corp. CEO, Curt Morgan draws attention to energy transition's impact on human capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 33:38


    Curt Morgan, the CEO of Vistra Corp., joined “Plugged In” host Neil Chatterjee to talk about the balance between moving quickly to cleaner energy sources — such as battery or solar — and ensuring the displacement of workers and other human capital from closing plants is minimal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E7: Former energy official pushes agency coordination, EVs to support ‘vulnerable' grid

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 30:35


    Jon Wellinghoff, an energy consultant and former FERC Chairman, joined “Plugged In” host Neil Chatterjee to dive deeper into the conflict in Ukraine and how dangerous a vulnerable grid system can be. Wellinghoff said it is through coordination within agencies such as DHS and Energy to ensure that the grid could withstand threats against the grid that he said are becoming more sophisticated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E6: BONUS: Retired NBA star Shane Battier shares his thoughts on March Madness 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 18:04


    As March Madness begins, “Plugged In” host Neil Chatterjee caught up with former NCAA and NBA champion Shane Battier to reflect on his time in professional basketball and what he thinks the prospects are for the 2022 championship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E5: Former Sen. Sam Brownback says focus will be on ‘puppet master' China as Russian oil ban heats up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 30:21


    Sam Brownback, former senator and governor of Kansas, joined “Plugged In” host and former FERC chairman Neil Chatterjee to relate his experience wearing many different hats in government, including diplomacy, to the conflict in Eastern Europe and its impact on energy. Brownback said as the war in Ukraine worsens and more sanctions are placed on Russian oil, President Vladimir Putin may look to..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E4: Former official shines light on impact of upcoming sanctions on Russian energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 28:59


    Frank Fannon, who also served as the first assistant secretary of state for energy resources, joined “Plugged In” host and former FERC chairman Neil Chatterjee to explain the opportunities and pitfalls associated with upcoming sanctions on Russian energy, announced Tuesday by the Biden administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E3: US can curb reliance on Russian oil through natural gas leases says Former energy regulator

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 27:32


    Bernie McNamee, an energy consultant and former FERC commissioner, joined “Plugged In” host Neil Chatterjee to talk about recent changes to the commission’s pipeline evaluations that he said make it harder to build domestic natural gas facilities. McNamee argues that the United States is essentially waging a war against domestic oil and gas, which only strengthens the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E2: Rep. Andy Barr wards against ‘woke' policies that choke climate innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 29:33


    Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr, a prominent Republican on the House Financial Services Committee, joins “Plugged In” host and former FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee to talk more about what he sees as a failed attempt by the Biden administration to regulate climate change. He explains the intended role of financial regulators and why he says free enterprise is healthier for the economy than central planning...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S2E1: Energy Department loans can be a catalyst, sparking more US independence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 30:35


    Jigar Shah, director of the Loan Programs Office at the Department of Energy, joins “Plugged In” host and former FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee to talk about all things clean energy and what it takes to secure energy loans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    S1Sen. Bill Cassidy warns Democrats ‘you can't have it both ways' on oil and gas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 27:38


    Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, joins “Plugged In” hosts Josh Siegel and Neil Chatterjee to discuss rising energy prices, his leadership over the bipartisan infrastructure law, and climate policy. Cassidy pushes back against Democratic calls to curb U.S. oil and natural gas exports to combat high energy prices at home, and accuses the Biden administration of inconsistency for pleading... SourceJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/plugged-in/sen-bill-cassidy-warns-democrats-you-cant-have-it-both-ways-on-oil-and-gas/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you've been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Plugged In in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ‘We are late in the game': Liberal Rep. Jared Huffman pushes urgency of passing spending bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 29:07


    Rep. Jared Huffman, Democrat of California, joins “Plugged In” hosts Josh Siegel and Neil Chatterjee to discuss a big week ahead in the House as it prepares to vote on the party’s climate and social spending bill. He urges the Senate to keep intact the House’s version of the Build Back Better Act because, “we are late in the game and need to hurry up and get this over the finish line. SourceJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/plugged-in/we-are-late-in-the-game-liberal-rep-jared-huffman-pushes-urgency-of-passing-spending-bill/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you've been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Plugged In in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Daniel Yergin challenges IEA's ‘very strange' call for no new oil and gas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 33:38


    Daniel Yergin, vice chairman of IHS Markit and Pulitzer Prize winning author of The New Map: Energy, Climate and the Clash of Nations, joins “Plugged In” hosts Josh Siegel and Neil Chatterjee to discuss the energy crisis occurring in Europe and Asia and how that should inform discussions at the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow. Yergin also challenges the IEA’s surprising call this year that new oil... SourceJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/plugged-in/daniel-yergin-challenges-ieas-very-strange-call-for-no-new-oil-and-gas/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you've been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Plugged In in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Curbelo celebrates GOP climate ‘evolution,' presses for more

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 36:08


    Former Republican Rep. Carlos Curbelo of Florida, an original GOP climate champion, joins “Plugged In” hosts Josh Siegel and Neil Chatterjee to discuss his party’s “evolution” on climate change and why he thinks it can do more. Curbelo also predicts a “big” policy solution on climate change will emerge in Florida, where residents are already “living” the effects of a warming planet. SourceJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/plugged-in/curbelo-celebrates-gop-climate-evolution-presses-for-more/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you've been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Plugged In in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rep. John Curtis takes his seat at the climate table

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 25:42


    GOP Rep. John Curtis of Utah, chairman of the Conservative Climate Caucus, joins “Plugged In” hosts Josh Siegel and Neil Chatterjee. Curtis shares details on why he is joining a delegation of House Republicans visiting a major U.N. climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland. Curtis says he wants to send a message to the world that there is bipartisan interest in the U.S. for addressing global warming. SourceJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/plugged-in/rep-john-curtis-takes-his-seat-at-the-climate-table/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you've been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Plugged In in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rep. Sean Casten stresses high stakes on climate ahead of COP26

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 36:19


    Rep. Sean Casten, Democrat of Illinois and darling of “energy Twitter,” joins “Plugged In” hosts Josh Siegel and Neil Chatterjee to talk about Hot FERC summer, the potential death of CEPP, the limits of a carbon tax and his shiny white teeth. Casten warns any move to weaken or remove Democrats’ clean electricity performance program would be tantamount to not giving a “rat’s a** about climate. SourceJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/plugged-in/rep-sean-casten-stresses-high-stakes-on-climate-ahead-of-cop26/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you've been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Plugged In in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sen. Capito spills on Manchin, CEPP and COP26

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 30:02


    West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, the top Republican on the EPW Committee, joins “Plugged In” hosts Josh Siegel and Neil Chatterjee to talk about all things CEPP, coal, COP26, and climate change. Capito predicts that Democrats can find a way to get her West Virginia colleague, Sen. Joe Manchin, to say “yes” on the CEPP program by being more lenient to natural gas. She also warns Democrats’... SourceJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/plugged-in/sen-capito-spills-on-manchin-cepp-and-cop26/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you've been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Plugged In in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse dishes on reconciliation strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 29:58


    Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island joins “Plugged In” hosts Josh Siegel and Neil Chatterjee to talk about all things reconciliation. Whitehouse says a fee on carbon emissions is “highly likely” to be included in Democrats’ climate and social spending package. He warns the U.S. would look like “jerks and putzes” if Congress fails to pass climate legislation before the U.N. SourceJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/plugged-in/sen-sheldon-whitehouse-dishes-on-reconciliation-strategy/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you've been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Plugged In in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing Plugged In

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 0:40


    Former FERC chairman Neil Chatterjee brings you conversations with key players on all the latest energy issues facing the country and the planet. SourceJoin the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/plugged-in/introducing-plugged-in/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you've been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Plugged In in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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