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Energy 360° examines the energy landscape from the intersection of policy, markets, technologies, and geopolitics. With commentary from leading energy and CSIS experts, we provide context and perspective on the most critical issues shaping energy today. Hosted by the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program.

Podcast Series by Joseph Majkut, Lisa Hyland, Jane Nakano, and Ben Cahill

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The Transition: Leveraging Liquid Gold

The Trump Administration is focused on maximizing U.S. oil production while limiting strategic adversaries' ability to leverage their own oil resources for their economic and geopolitical goals. This week, Joseph and Quill discuss the global oil market and the power of oil sanctions with Clay Seigel, the Energy Security and Climate Change Program’s new Senior Fellow and James R. Schlesinger Chair for Energy and Geopolitics.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, and Clayton Seigle — January 22, 2025

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The Transition: Conservative Environmentalism

Can markets deliver better environmental outcomes than mandates? This week, Joseph and Quill discuss conservative environmentalism with Hannah Downey, Policy Director at the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), and Jim Connaughton, former Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and Director of the White House Office of Environmental Policy under President George W. Bush.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, Hannah Downey, and Jim Connaughton — January 16, 2025

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The Transition: Making American Nuclear Great Again

As demand for clean, firm power grows in the U.S. and around the globe, nuclear energy is taking center stage. How will the incoming Trump administration shape the future of this critical technology? This week, Jane Nakano and Quill Robinson dive into the nuclear energy landscape with Jeremy Harrell, CEO of ClearPath and ClearPath Action, and Brad Plumer, climate reporter for The New York Times.

Podcast Episode by Quill Robinson, Jane Nakano, Jeremy Harrell, and Brad Plumer — January 9, 2025

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The Transition: Climate Progress Under Trump?

Could President-elect Trump’s policies lower greenhouse gas emissions? How much influence does the president have over U.S. emissions? This week, Joseph and Quill discuss opportunities for climate progress in the coming years with Robin Millican of Breakthrough Energy and Lisa Friedman of the New York Times.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, Robin Millican, and Lisa Friedman — December 18, 2024

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The Transition: Deregulation, DOGE, and Permitting Reform

The incoming Trump Administration has pledged to unleash American energy by lifting restrictions on energy production and undoing the Biden climate agenda. How will Trump’s deregulatory agenda and proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reshape the U.S. energy landscape? Will Republicans and Democrats find common ground on permitting reform? This week, Joseph and Quill break down deregulation, DOGE, and permitting reform with Mike Catanzaro and Josh Siegel.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, Michael Catanzaro, and Josh Siegel — December 12, 2024

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The Transition: The Changing Politics of Climate

Over the last four years, President Biden implemented the most ambitious climate agenda in U.S. history. President-elect Trump and his fellow Republicans have pledged to undo the Biden climate agenda when they take control of the House, Senate, and White House in January. This week, Joseph and Quill discuss what the 2024 election taught us about the politics of climate change and the future of climate policy with Matt Yglesias, author of the Slow Boring newsletter.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, and Matthew Yglesias — December 4, 2024

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The Transition: Energy & Climate in the U.S.-China Relationship

China is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases and the leading global renewable energy manufacturer. The United States is the second largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and the world’s top oil and gas producer. This week, Joseph and Quill discuss the role of energy and climate in the U.S.-China relationship and the outlook for the Trump administration with Ilaria Mazzocco and Frank Fannon.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, Ilaria Mazzocco, and Frank Fannon — November 26, 2024

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The Transition: Oil, Natural Gas, and American Energy Dominance

President-elect Trump has pledged to unleash U.S. oil and gas production to achieve American energy dominance. What are the potential risks and benefits of this approach? This week, Joseph and Quill explore the incoming Trump administration's oil and gas strategy with Victoria Coates and Kevin Book.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, and Kevin Book — November 20, 2024

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The Transition: Build Baby Build

What are the incoming Trump administration’s energy policy goals? What political, geopolitical, and economic challenges will influence Trump and his officials’ ability to achieve these goals? This week, Joseph and Quill discuss the energy policy outlook for the Trump administration with Tim Puko, Emily Domenech, and Dave Banks.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, Tim Puko, Emily Domenech, and Dave Banks — November 13, 2024

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Introducing "The Transition," an Energy 360° Miniseries

Energy powers the world. With the re-election of Donald Trump, U.S. energy policy is set to undergo a major shift. "The Transition," an Energy 360° Miniseries, will unpack the future of energy and climate policy under new leadership with political insiders, thinkers, and business leaders reshaping the landscape. The first episode drops on Wednesday, November 13th.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut and Quill Robinson — November 8, 2024

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