Policy

A conversation about "foreign entity of concern" rules with Jake Higdon and Isabel Munilla -- why they are needed and how Republicans are botching them.

Aug 6 •

59:43

Trump's big bill: How bad is it and what comes next?

Jane Flegal and Jesse Jenkins join me to sift through the wreckage of the GOP's "Big Beautiful Bill" and debate what's next for climate policy.

Jul 11 •

1:20:03

A journey from clean-energy wonkery to influencer fame

Taylor Krause went from hydrogen policy at RMI to love, marriage, and fame on Netflix's Love Is Blind. We unpack her wild journey.

Jun 6 •

1:00:26

Parking reform in Washington, parking reform everywhere!

Washington's bold new parking reform bill will make housing more abundant and inspire other states, explain Sightline's Catie Gould and Alan Durning.

May 28 •

1:04:24

What's up with clean-energy supply chains and global trade?

How trade barriers and tariff threats are creating investment uncertainty in global clean energy markets.

Apr 4 •

1:07:31

Time to stop taking hydropower for granted?

A closer look at hydropower's essential role in enabling renewable energy growth, and the challenges it faces.

Dec 13, 2024 •

1:02:51

Checking in on local and state climate races

Discussing the mixed results of 2024's state-level climate races and why these overlooked battles matter for climate progress.

Nov 27, 2024 •

55:12

How the Biden investments are changing America

We explore the Biden administration's ambitious industrial investment strategy with Heather Boushey, a member of the President's Council of Economic…

Sep 18, 2024 •

1:01:34

This new organization wants to remake PUCs for the energy transition

Charles Hua unveils PowerLines, a new coalition with a mission to accelerate access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy by modernizing the utility…

Sep 11, 2024 •

1:13:56

The prospects for offshore wind in California

After decades of talk about offshore wind, California seems closer than ever to actually supporting an industry. But to meet the state’s goal of five…

Aug 14, 2024 •

1:09:29

What's the deal with Passive House?

Beverly Craig of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center discusses what passive house building principles entail, the benefits they generate for building…

Jul 19, 2024 •

1:01:07

Fashion's climate impact and how to reduce it

I speak with Maxine Bédat, a former fashion startup CEO and founder of the nonprofit New Standards Institute. We talk about the source of the fashion…

Apr 12, 2024 •

58:17

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