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A list of essential episodes & a tool to search the Volts library
Aug 15
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Samuel R (Volts team)
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5
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1:10:20
The cure for misinformation is not more information or smarter news consumers
Political scientist Samuel Bagg explains why social identity is at the root of the misinformation crisis -- which calls for something deeper than…
Dec 19
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David Roberts
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47:28
Sen. Ruben Gallego has a new energy plan
We discuss nuclear power, permitting reform, data centers, and more.
Dec 17
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David Roberts
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1:14:09
Advocating for decarbonization in 2026
Aliya Haq is working toward a movement that builds rather than blocks.
Dec 12
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David Roberts
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58:05
California warms up to a larger Western energy market
Brian Turner and Kathleen Staks on why the West is finally getting the unified energy market it needs.
Dec 10
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David Roberts
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Happy 5th birthday to Volts!
A note to readers and listeners.
Dec 8
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David Roberts
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1:26:17
How Illinois passed its third big clean-energy bill in a decade
Kady McFadden and John Delurey join me to talk about why "fast and cheap" is the new winning message for climate policy.
Dec 3
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David Roberts
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33:49
What's going on in electricity world?
Some thoughts on where we are in the electricity sector -- data centers, rising rates, etc. -- and a way forward that can benefit everyone.
Nov 28
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David Roberts
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1:07:20
What's the deal with balcony solar?
Cora Stryker joins me to explain how "plug-in" solar took Europe by storm and is finally, via Utah (?), making its way to America.
Nov 26
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David Roberts
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28
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1:22:33
Clean electrification is inevitable
Kingsmill Bond explains why the global march of "electrotech" has moved beyond the reach of US political interference.
Nov 21
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David Roberts
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1:03:03
What's the deal with indoor air quality?
From CO2 monitors to better building codes, Dr. Georgia Lagoudas outlines how to clean up the spaces where we spend 90% of our lives.
Nov 19
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David Roberts
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Volts community thread #24
Open to all free & paid subscribers. Drop by and chat!
Nov 17
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David Roberts
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Samuel R (Volts team)
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How to make a market for distributed energy flexibility
Piclo has created a marketplace where buyers of grid flexibility can find sellers.
Nov 12
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David Roberts
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1:01:47
So, there were some elections. How'd they go?
I talk with Caroline Spears about the stunning results in key state and local races and the lessons for 2026.
Nov 10
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David Roberts
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