Episodes

  • Why the LA fires could break California’s insurance market

    Why the LA fires could break California’s insurance market
    Jan 10 2025
    The devastating wildfires that are raging throughout the Los Angeles area could break California's insurance market. POLITICO’s Camille von Kaenel lays out how the state's insurance market has already been teetering on the edge of insolvency for years now and why these recent fires could accelerate its collapse. Plus, a new analysis published in the journal Science says EPA's power plant climate rule would accelerate greenhouse gas emissions reductions from the power sector by pushing coal retirements. Camille von Kaenel is a Calfironia environmental reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Why Granholm’s 2023 EV road trip is getting criticism once again

    Why Granholm’s 2023 EV road trip is getting criticism once again
    Jan 9 2025
    In a new report released this week, the Energy Department's internal watchdog identified several issues tied to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm's electric vehicle road trip during 2023. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the report’s findings and the reaction from DOE and Republicans. Plus, the Interior Department announced that its oil lease sale for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge generated no interest from oil companies. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Why Trump’s promise for energy dominance faces challenges

    Why Trump’s promise for energy dominance faces challenges
    Jan 8 2025
    President-elect Donald Trump will struggle to fulfill his promise to massively increase America’s oil production, according to energy analysts. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down why Trump’s oil production promise faces challenges. Plus, Trump once again attacked the Biden administration’s latest offshore drilling move and said he would try to pull the plug on new wind power developments. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Can Trump reverse Biden’s new offshore drilling ban?

    Can Trump reverse Biden’s new offshore drilling ban?
    Jan 7 2025
    The Biden administration announced this week that it’s banning new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down how this move will impact America’s energy outlook and the incoming Trump administration’s policy agenda. Plus, top Republicans on Capitol Hill are still game planning how to advance Donald Trump’s vast legislative agenda, which includes energy as a central policy priority. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • The biggest energy stories we’re tracking in 2025

    The biggest energy stories we’re tracking in 2025
    Jan 6 2025
    Today, POLITICO Energy Editor Matt Daily previews the biggest energy stories in 2025, including the Biden administration’s final days, the year-one priorities for the incoming Trump administration, global climate action, and more. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Why clean energy groups are shifting right

    Why clean energy groups are shifting right
    Dec 23 2024
    A new POLITICO review shows that two of the nation’s biggest clean energy lobbying groups are strengthening their relationships with the Republican party in order to save the green policies they’ve spent years pursuing. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the groups’ efforts, why it’s happening now and how Republicans are responding. Plus, a new report from the Department of Energy says that data centers powering the development of artificial intelligence could require nearly three times as much energy by 2028. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • California’s big bet on EVs faces a familiar threat: Trump

    California’s big bet on EVs faces a familiar threat: Trump
    Dec 20 2024
    This week, President Joe Biden approved California’s request for stricter-than-federal vehicle emission standards – a decision that could reshape the trajectory of the American auto industry and will make it harder for President-elect Donald Trump to kill Biden’s electric vehicle transition. Mike Lee from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down the decision along with the political and legal ramifications. Plus, meet Trump's Energy Department landing team. Mike Lee covers transportation for POLITICO’s E&E News. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Why EPA could face an exodus under Trump 2.0

    Why EPA could face an exodus under Trump 2.0
    Dec 19 2024
    Many Environmental Protection Agency staffers are considering leaving their jobs because of the incoming Trump administration. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down why these employees are debating whether it's time to exit and how that could affect the agency’s ability to carry out critical functions. Plus, the Biden administration has granted California permission to enforce its nation-leading pollution rules for cars and trucks. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins