Political Climate podcast

Political Climate

Political Climate delivers an insider’s view on the most pressing policy questions in energy and climate. Through biweekly analysis and debate, the podcast explores the nuances of how policy and politics shape the energy transition in the U.S. and around the world. Political Climate goes beyond partisan echo chambers to bring you insider scoops and authentic conversations with voices from across the political spectrum – all with a healthy dose of wit. Tune in every other Monday for the latest takes from hosts Julia Pyper, Emily Domenech, and Brandon Hurlbut. Political Climate is produced by Latitude Media in partnership with Boundary Stone Partners.

Political Climate delivers an insider’s view on the most pressing policy questions in energy and climate. Through biweekly analysis and debate, the podcast explores the nuances of how policy and politics shape the energy transition in the U.S. and around the world. Political Climate goes beyond partisan echo chambers to bring you insider scoops and authentic conversations with voices from across the political spectrum – all with a healthy dose of wit. Tune in every other Monday for the latest takes from hosts Julia Pyper, Emily Domenech, and Brandon Hurlbut. Political Climate is produced by Latitude Media in partnership with Boundary Stone Partners.

 

#198

Inside the American Energy + AI Initiative

A hyperscaler, an energy developer, and a government official walk into a room. It’s not a... more

09 Dec 2025

58 MINS

58:56

09 Dec 2025


#197

America's Critical Minerals Crisis

Critical minerals sit at the heart of modern life—from phones and data centers to EVs, def... more

24 Nov 2025

53 MINS

53:34

24 Nov 2025


#196

How FERC and Your Home Could Fast-Track AI Power

AI is reshaping the economy — and now it’s reshaping the electric grid. The growth of AI d... more

07 Nov 2025

56 MINS

56:04

07 Nov 2025


#195

Power Struggles: From DC to Beijing

As the U.S. government enters its fourth week of shutdown, the fallout is spreading far be... more

20 Oct 2025

42 MINS

42:04

20 Oct 2025


#194

US vs China: Who's Winning the Energy Race?

When we think of the U.S.–China rivalry, headlines often focus on trade wars, Taiwan, or A... more

22 Sep 2025

44 MINS

44:49

22 Sep 2025


#193

Shutdowns and Shakeups: What's at Stake for US Energy

With August recess behind us, Washington D.C. is gearing up for a busy fall. For many in t... more

08 Sep 2025

51 MINS

51:13

08 Sep 2025


#192

What an 'Unapologetic Focus' on US Competitiveness Means for Climate Action

This week on Political Climate we’re live from Aspen Ideas: Climate in Chicago. We were jo... more

28 Jul 2025

59 MINS

59:23

28 Jul 2025


#191

The Big Bill Got Done. Now What?

Now that Congress has passed and President Trump has signed into law the One Big Beautiful... more

14 Jul 2025

41 MINS

41:23

14 Jul 2025


#190

The Grid's 'All Hands on Deck' Moment

U.S. grid operators braced for a surge in electricity demand and possible power outages th... more

26 Jun 2025

59 MINS

59:44

26 Jun 2025


#189

BRB, Processing Senate Text

Dropping in with a quick update that Political Climate is pushing the release of our next ... more

17 Jun 2025

01 MINS

01:16

17 Jun 2025


#188

Unpacking Trump’s Energy Dominance Agenda

President Trump’s return to office has reignited a bold push for energy dominance — a swee... more

02 Jun 2025

43 MINS

43:57

02 Jun 2025


#187

Reconciliation Revs Up

If you’re tracking the world of budget reconciliation then you know it’s crunch time as Ho... more

19 May 2025

48 MINS

48:34

19 May 2025


#186

In recess, back soon!

Hey Political Climate listeners, we’re jumping on to let you know that we’re taking a shor... more

09 Apr 2025

03 MINS

03:09

09 Apr 2025


#185

Unpacking the EPA’s aggressive moves on energy and climate

As “Political Climate” marks the one-year anniversary of its re-launch, the deluge of ener... more

17 Mar 2025

40 MINS

40:58

17 Mar 2025


#184

Live from Winterfest: Rich Powell and Travis Kavulla talk GOP energy priorities

In this special episode of “Political Climate,” hosts Brandon Hurlbut and Emily Domenech t... more

03 Mar 2025

51 MINS

51:04

03 Mar 2025


#183

High turbulence: What Trump’s first moves mean for clean energy

Since President Trump took office on January 20, he has quickly enacted an expansive list ... more

10 Feb 2025

48 MINS

48:41

10 Feb 2025


#182

Fire-killing robots and executive orders galore

Amid the ongoing fires that have plagued California this month, the conversation around mi... more

24 Jan 2025

48 MINS

48:02

24 Jan 2025


#181

Will Biden’s 11th-hour climate strategy have lasting impact?

When President Biden departs the White House on January 20th, he will leave behind a nuanc... more

13 Jan 2025

43 MINS

43:40

13 Jan 2025