Charged Conversations w/ Brigham McCown
Dive into the Complex World of Energy Policy with Brigham McCown! Unravel the mysteries of energy through insightful conversations that demystify intricate policies. Get answers to your burning energy questions in a straightforward, easy-to-understand manner. Tune in to gain a clear perspective on the energy landscape. Simplify. Understand. Empower.
Episodes
May 15, 2025 • 14 mins
Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, is about to shake things up with an energy and sustainability agenda that might just change the landscape as we know it. Transitioning from his role as the former governor of the Bank of England to steering one of the world's largest economies, Carney is pushing for a bold shift towards renewable energy and sustainable finance. This isn't just about saving the planet—he sees it as a massive...
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February 14, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of Charged Conversations, host Brigham McCown delves into the potential of hydrogen as a key player in the clean energy transition. Brigham interviews Mothusi Pahl, Vice President of Business Development and Government Affairs at Modern Hydrogen. They discuss the company's focus on decentralized (or distributed) hydrogen production through methane pyrolysis.
This process, which cracks natural gas into hydrogen and s...
This process, which cracks natural gas into hydrogen and s...
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December 11, 2024 • 27 mins
Chapter 1
America First
This chapter explores the Trump energy plan by examining the mindset of Trump supporters and their views on energy policy. We look at the historical context of energy dependency in the United States, highlighting the shift from energy poverty during the early 2000s shale boom to a desire for energy independence. The discussion touches on the American psyche, which equates dependency with weakness, referencing ...
America First
This chapter explores the Trump energy plan by examining the mindset of Trump supporters and their views on energy policy. We look at the historical context of energy dependency in the United States, highlighting the shift from energy poverty during the early 2000s shale boom to a desire for energy independence. The discussion touches on the American psyche, which equates dependency with weakness, referencing ...
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October 31, 2024 • 22 mins
Unlock the secrets of global energy dynamics and discover how the rise of U.S. liquefied natural gas is reshaping the world's energy landscape. Join me, Brigham McCown, as we explore the profound shifts triggered by the significant influx of LNG from the United States, especially in the wake of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. With energy prices soaring in Europe and America evolving from an energy importer to a major exporter...
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October 8, 2024 • 22 mins
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August 8, 2024 • 26 mins
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June 20, 2024 • 28 mins
In this episode of Charge Conversations, Brigham McCown has the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering LS Fan from The Ohio State University and Brandy Johnson the Chief Technology Officer at Babcock & Wilcox.
Professor Fan discusses his process of chemical looping.
Brandy Johnson talks about how Babcock and Wilcox is using the chemical looping technology and puttin...
Professor Fan discusses his process of chemical looping.
Brandy Johnson talks about how Babcock and Wilcox is using the chemical looping technology and puttin...
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April 26, 2024 • 23 mins
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March 29, 2024 • 25 mins
In this episode, Brigham talks with Paul Tice, author of the book "The Race To Zero - How ESG Investing Will Crater the Global Financial System"
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Encounter Books - Paul Tice - The Race To Zero
The Race to Zero provides a detailed rebuttal to the case for sustainable investing from the perspective of a long-time Wall Street analyst, investor, and latter-day finance professor. Sustainable investing does not aim to gene...
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Encounter Books - Paul Tice - The Race To Zero
The Race to Zero provides a detailed rebuttal to the case for sustainable investing from the perspective of a long-time Wall Street analyst, investor, and latter-day finance professor. Sustainable investing does not aim to gene...
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February 26, 2024 • 26 mins
Travis Fisher from the Cato Institute joins the show. Travis Fisher is an expert in energy policy for the Cato Institute. Who has the better energy policy? Biden or Trump??
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February 19, 2024 • 20 mins
In this episode of Charged Conversations with Brigham McCown, the focus is on the intersection of energy and national security—both for the United States and its global allies. The podcast delves into the evolution of American energy exports, spurred by the shale revolution and advances like fracking and horizontal directional drilling. Reflecting on the journey from LNG import facilities to the burgeoning export terminals lining t...
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January 29, 2024 • 19 mins
This episode of "Charged Conversations" continues our series on EV battery performance. Brigham McCown unravels the complexity surrounding charging infrastructure, including distinguishing between Level 1 and Level 2 chargers, and the importance of creating easy access and payment systems for public charging stations.
Additionally, the episode highlights how integrating renewable energy sources into charging stations can contribute ...
Additionally, the episode highlights how integrating renewable energy sources into charging stations can contribute ...
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January 22, 2024 • 23 mins
Jason Munster joins the show. Jason is an expert in hydrogen cell technology. How close is it to becoming a reality?
In this episode of Charge Conversations, host Brigham McCown is joined by Jason Munster, an expert in clean energy and former member of the US Department of Energy (DOE). They discuss the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OSED) and its role in scaling emerging technologies to tackle climate challenges. Munster ex...
In this episode of Charge Conversations, host Brigham McCown is joined by Jason Munster, an expert in clean energy and former member of the US Department of Energy (DOE). They discuss the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OSED) and its role in scaling emerging technologies to tackle climate challenges. Munster ex...
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November 28, 2023 • 22 mins
In this episode of Charged Conversations, host Brigham McCown discusses the sudden slowdown in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States. He explores reasons behind the plateau of EV sales around the 100,000 units per month mark and the stagnation of the average EV cost at $52,000. Special attention is paid to mainstream consumers' hesitation towards EV adoption and the financial losses that companies like Ford have r...
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October 24, 2023 • 27 mins
In this episode of "Charged Conversations," host Brigham McCown interviews special guest Daryna Onyshko, who discusses the importance of Ukraine to Americans following Russia's invasion in February 2022. The conversation covers various topics including China, Israel, isolationism, and the significance of Ukraine's resistance against Russian aggression. Brigham and Daryna underscore the potential consequences of Ukraine's takeover o...
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