202: Fueling America: An Insider’s Journey -with Jack Kerfoot

February 22nd, 2021  |  31 mins 56 secs

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With the recent shutdowns in Texas due to the massive winter storm and associated power outages, the idea of energy independence is back at the top of people's minds. So, how do we juggle the pursuit of energy independence while also being conscious of our greater impact on the environment?

Jack Kerfoot is a scientist, energy executive and author of FUELING AMERICA: An Insider’s Journey, and joins the show to make his case that climate change and energy independence requires us removing government roadblocks to the development of new renewable energy projects, and providing incentives to attract the people and resources necessary.

Find Jack Online: http://www.jackkerfoot.com/

169: Fusion Capitalism - A Clean Energy Vision for Conservatives with Steve Melink

December 7th, 2020  |  45 mins 17 secs

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Should the government tax carbon to deal with the "impending climate crisis"?

Today's guest, CEO of Melink Corporation and author of "Fusion Capitalism - A Clean Energy Vision for Conservatives", Steve Melink, thinks the answer to that question is an emphatic, "Yes.".

134: Zac Efron's "Down to Earth" Misses the Mark -with Alex Epstein

September 14th, 2020  |  40 mins 4 secs

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When it comes to making the planet a better place, Zac Efron missed the mark in his Netflix docuseries "Down to Earth".

Alex Epstein (NYT/WSJ Best Selling Author of "The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels") joins the show to explain why.