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Power Map

Energy is at the heart of the most important issues facing the U.S. and the world. On the Power Map podcast, we explore the forces reshaping the global energy landscape with policymakers, industry experts, and thought leaders. Hosted by the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program.

Podcast Series by Joseph Majkut and Quill Robinson

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U.S.-Canada Energy Relations with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Canada, a key U.S. ally, supplies over four million barrels of crude oil daily, mostly from Alberta. Joseph and Quill speak with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith about the province’s role in North American energy, economic impact, policy challenges, and efforts to balance development with environmental goals.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, and Danielle Smith — March 12, 2025

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Decoding Energy Trends with Nat Bullard

This week, Joseph and Quill discuss the major trends shaping the global energy landscape with Nat Bullard, co-founder of Halcyon. Nat shares insights from his annual slide deck, offering a data-driven perspective on the diverse stories unfolding within the energy transition.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, and Nat Bullard — February 26, 2025

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Introducing "Power Map"

Welcome to Power Map—a new podcast from the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program. Every other week, Joseph and Quill sit down with policymakers, industry experts, and thought leaders shaping the energy future.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut and Quill Robinson — February 20, 2025

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The Transition: Looking Back and Moving Forward

On the final episode of “The Transition”, Joseph and Quill reflect on what we have learned and what is next alongside Clay Seigle, the Energy Security and Climate Change Program’s new senior fellow.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, and Clayton Seigle — February 14, 2025

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The Transition: Energy Executive Orders in Action

This week, Joseph and Quill break down the implications of recent energy orders with Paul Dabbar, Co-founder and CEO of Bohr Quantum Technologies and former Under Secretary for Science at the Department of Energy under the first Trump administration.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, and Paul Dabbar — February 5, 2025

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The Transition: Green Industrial Policy in the Red Era

This week, Joseph and Quill discuss green industrial policy with Oren Cass, founder and chief economist of American Compass, and Jane Flegal, Executive Director of the Blue Horizons Foundation and former Senior Director for Industrial Emissions under President Biden.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, Jane Flegal, and Oren Cass — January 29, 2025

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The Transition: Leveraging Liquid Gold

This week, Joseph and Quill discuss the global oil market and the power of oil sanctions with Clay Seigle, 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

This week, Joseph and Quill discuss conservative environmentalism with Hannah Downey from the Property and Environment Research Center and Jim Connaughton, former chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality 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

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?

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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