Data centres have become one of the most contentious issue in US power markets. The question of who will pay for the new generation and grid upgrades needed to keep them running has been soaring up the political agenda, and attracting attention in the White House.
Host Ed Crooks is joined on this episode by Brandon Oyer, Head of Americas Power & Water a ... Show More
Feb 26
How are energy supply chains changing as electricity demand surges? A special episode from the ACORE Policy Forum in Washington
ACORE, the power and renewables industry group, is this week hosting its annual Policy Forum in Washinton DC. It’s an event where industry leaders and experts discuss how the changing landscape of US energy policy is shaping infrastructure investment, the growth of electricity su ... Show More
48m 48s
Feb 10
Energy storage steps up: the growing role of batteries on the grid, and the challenge from winter storms
It’s the hottest sector in the global energy industry right now, driven by rising power demand, the need to back up variable renewable generation, and escalating threats to grid resilience. It is of course, battery storage. Host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe speak w ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2024
Normally Podcast: Trump & Elon Have Fun...The Left Loses It!
<p>In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the intersection of fast food culture and politics, focusing on Donald Trump's recent campaign event at a McDonald's. They explore the nostalgic and humorous aspects of Trump's persona, his ability to connect with ... Show More
32m 34s
Apr 2025
114. The Mayor’s Race: Beto Altamirano on Infrastructure, Innovation, and San Antonio’s Identity
<p data-pm-slice='1 1 []'>This week on bigcitysmalltown, we delve into San Antonio's dynamic political landscape as our city prepares for its first mayoral race without an incumbent in sixteen years. With Mayor Ron Nirenberg's term concluding, the upcoming election on M ... Show More
44m 5s
Jul 2025
Epstein Saga Continues, Trump Launches Distractions, and Cuomo Relaunches Campaign
Kara and Scott discuss whether Trump will fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and all of the administration's efforts to distract from the Epstein scandal. Elon Musk’s Grok scores a contract with the Defense Department, and Andrew Cuomo will officially run as an independent in the NYC ... Show More
1h 10m
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW114313755 BCX0"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW114313755 BCX0"><span class= "TextRun SCXW114313755 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW114313755 BCX0">At Climate Week NYC 2024, many conversations fo ... Show More
