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Political ClimateA podcast on the most pressing policy debates in energy and climate. Author: Latitude Media
Political Climate delivers an insiders 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. Language: en Genres: Government, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Win or Learn: Shane Battier on Energy’s March Madness Moment
Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
March was defined by blown predictions, resilience, wins, losses, and last-minute turnarounds—and not just in college basketball. In many ways, those same forces are shaping the energy sector today. Shane Battier—NCAA champion at Duke in 2001 and two-time NBA champion with the Miami Heat—knows a thing or two about performing under pressure. Now, he’s bringing that playbook to cleantech. In this episode of Political Climate, we sit down with Shane to talk about what March Madness can teach us beyond the court. Then, we shift gears to break down some of the latest developments across the energy landscape, including: 21:45 - Key takeaways from CERA Week 30:40 - Powering AI: contrasting projects from Google and SB Energy 33:11 - New efforts to boost grid utilization— not just build out 38:02 - A surprising coal comeback in Alaska an beyond 43:14 - vWhy the U.S. is paying TotalEnergies $1 billion to abandon offshore wind plans 48:24 - A Democratic bid to lower costs by restoring tax clean energy tax credits From the Final Four to the future of the grid—this episode covers the strategies, setbacks, and big bets shaping energy today. Political Climate is presented by ClearPath, one of the most influential organizations working to advance American energy innovation while reducing global emissions. Subscribe to catch all of our latest episodes! And head on over to politicalclimatepodcast.com to sign up for our soon returning newsletter.
