Politics

So, how's the climate doing?

Dr. Sarah Kapnick on the "fuzzy crystal ball" of modern climate science and the reality of a hotter world.

Feb 6 • David Roberts

1:04:51

All about "reactionary centrism"

Michael Hobbes joins me to diagnose the pundit class's obsession with scolding the left while the right burns down the house.

Jan 30 • David Roberts

1:48:12

NYC's congestion pricing has been running for a year now. How's it doing?

Kate Slevin joins me to break down the almost unqualified success of the controversial program's first year.

Jan 7 • David Roberts

59:21

Sen. Brian Schatz wants permitting reform, but not like this

Hawaii's senator on the Trump "solar ban," the pivot to energy affordability, and the hard lessons of the IRA.

Dec 31, 2025 • David Roberts

56:41

What's the real story with Australian rooftop solar?

Saul Griffith joins me to debunk the myths surrounding Australia's massive influx of solar energy.

Dec 26, 2025 • David Roberts

1:27:31

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, 2025 • David Roberts

1:10:20

Sen. Ruben Gallego has a new energy plan

We discuss nuclear power, permitting reform, data centers, and more.

Dec 17, 2025 • David Roberts

47:28

Advocating for decarbonization in 2026

Aliya Haq is working toward a movement that builds rather than blocks.

Dec 12, 2025 • David Roberts

1:14:09

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, 2025 • David Roberts

58:05

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, 2025 • David Roberts

1:26:17

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, 2025 • David Roberts

33:49

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, 2025 • David Roberts

1:01:47

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