Powering America

Powering America

The Powering America Podcast explores the policies, projects, technologies, and investments driving America's energy future and infrastructure development. We speak with industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, business executives, and innovators about the challenges and opportunities shaping the nation's energy systems, electric grid, transportation networks, manufacturing base, and critical infrastructure. From electricity generation, natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable power to data centers, transmission, permitting reform, supply chains, workforce development, and infrastructure investment, each episode delivers thoughtful conversations with the people helping build and power modern America. Whether you're a policymaker, business leader, investor, journalist, or engaged citizen, The Powering America Podcast offers insights into the ideas and innovations shaping America's energy security, economic growth, and infrastructure future. New episodes released regularly.

  1. 2d ago

    Institute for Policy Innovation's Bartlett Cleland: Why AI Needs the Midwest

    Bartlett Cleland of the Institute for Policy Innovation joins the show to discuss why AI and data centers represent the "economic opportunity of a generation." He breaks down the physical infrastructure required to power the digital future and explains how these billion-dollar investments are revitalizing the American Midwest by creating long-term, high-paying jobs for local communities.

    19 min

  2. Jun 23

    The Consumer Choice Center's Yaël Ossowski on 'The Climate Lawsuit Racket'

    Yaël Ossowski of the Consumer Choice Center joins the show to discuss the rise of "climate lawfare" and its hidden impact on energy costs. He explains the details of the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act and how specific litigation strategies by state AGs and private law firms are creating a backdoor tax for consumers.

    16 min

  3. Jun 16

    Ross Marchand on the Future of Advanced Recycling: Innovation, Economics, and Policy

    Ross Marchand, Executive Director of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, discusses the future of advanced recycling, focusing on the Recycled Materials Attribution Act. Marchand discusses advancements in recycling technology, the economic potential of increased recycling rates, and the regulatory challenges posed by state and federal guidelines. The conversation highlights the importance of a federal standard to promote truthful recycling claims and the economic benefits that could arise from a more efficient recycling system.

    17 min

  4. Jun 9

    Garrett Fulce: Why Texas Is Betting Big on Data Centers

    Political consultant Garrett Fulce joins the podcast to discuss how Texas is leveraging its history of aggressive infrastructure development to lead the national data center boom. He breaks down common misconceptions regarding energy and water consumption and explains why states must lean into digital infrastructure to stay competitive in the AI era.

    20 min

  5. Jun 4

    SPECIAL BRIEFING: Can Texas avert the last flight of the Heartland Flyer?

    The Powering America Podcast episode discusses the future of the Heartland Flyer, an Amtrak train connecting Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas. Despite achieving record ridership and revenue, the train faces potential shutdown due to Texas not securing funding in its budget. The episode highlights the significance of the Heartland Flyer as a vital transportation option for many residents and its role in events like the annual Red River Rivalry football game.

    7 min

  6. Jun 2

    America's Plastic Makers President Discusses Economic, Environmental Benefits of Recycled Materials Attribution Act

    Ross Eisenberg, president of America's Plastic Makers (APM), American Chemistry Council, discusses the Recycled Materials Attribution Act, a bipartisan bill that would establish federal standards for advanced recycling and provide regulatory certainty for manufacturers using recycled content.  Eisenberg explains how advanced recycling technologies can process hard-to-recycle plastics, support a more circular economy, reduce landfill waste, and potentially create thousands of jobs while expanding U.S. manufacturing capacity. An economic analysis released by APM found that redirecting 50% of plastics in the municipal solid waste stream from landfills to recycling facilities could support 173,200 jobs, $12.8 billion in annual payroll, and $48.7 billion in annual economic output nationwide. The same analysis projected that recycling facilities alone would directly generate $16.4 billion in economic output and support more than 43,000 direct jobs nationwide.

    20 min

  7. May 28

    Consumer Choice Center's David Clement says advanced recycling technology could reduce plastic waste and expand U.S. manufacturing

    As Congress considers H.R. 7502, the "Recycled Materials Attribution Act," David Clement, Policy Director at the Consumer Choice Center, discusses the economic and environmental significance of advanced recycling and plastics policy. H.R. 7502, introduced Feb. 12 by U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, would establish a federal framework for recycled-content marketing claims and direct the Federal Trade Commission to update its Green Guides. In this podcast, Clement emphasizes the importance of advanced recycling technologies, such as chemical depolymerization, which can transform non-recyclable plastics into new products.

    19 min

  8. May 26

    Rio Grande Foundation's Paul Gessing on New Mexico's Microgrids and Data Centers

    Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation, discusses the political and economic landscape of New Mexico's energy sector. He explains how "microgrids" are becoming a genius solution for powering energy-intensive data centers without straining the public grid or raising costs for residents.

    19 min
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The Powering America Podcast explores the policies, projects, technologies, and investments driving America's energy future and infrastructure development. We speak with industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, business executives, and innovators about the challenges and opportunities shaping the nation's energy systems, electric grid, transportation networks, manufacturing base, and critical infrastructure. From electricity generation, natural gas, nuclear energy, and renewable power to data centers, transmission, permitting reform, supply chains, workforce development, and infrastructure investment, each episode delivers thoughtful conversations with the people helping build and power modern America. Whether you're a policymaker, business leader, investor, journalist, or engaged citizen, The Powering America Podcast offers insights into the ideas and innovations shaping America's energy security, economic growth, and infrastructure future. New episodes released regularly.

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