USA

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 • David Roberts

1:27:31

Sen. Ruben Gallego has a new energy plan

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

Dec 17 • David Roberts

47:28

Advocating for decarbonization in 2026

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

Dec 12 • 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 • David Roberts

58:05

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 • David Roberts

1:07:20

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 • David Roberts

1:01:47

Octopus extends its tentacles into America

Nick Chaset of Octopus Energy US joins me to discuss how the UK's biggest electricity supplier plans to conquer the American market.

Nov 7 • David Roberts

53:50

Hey governors: you can salvage sustainable transportation, but you need to do it quick!

Liya Rechtman lays out the playbook for governors to salvage clean transportation using existing federal funds before it's too late.

Nov 5 • David Roberts

53:16

How to get New York back on track toward its climate targets

NYSERDA President Doreen Harris joins me to discuss the reality of trying to reach ambitious climate goals

Oct 17 • David Roberts

49:54

Pay attention to the most important political race of 2025

With energy affordability set to dominate national politics, Peter Hubbard and Brionté McCorkle explain why a down-ballot Georgia race is ground zero…

Oct 8 • David Roberts

1:03:30

US transit costs and how to tame them

Alon Levy explains how the US can build cheaper, better public transit by learning from the rest of the world.

Jul 30 • David Roberts

1:36:32

A closer look at Montana's housing "miracle"

Two Montana senators explain how they made housing reform work across party lines.

Jul 9 • David Roberts

1:16:59

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