The Unregulated Podcast

#262: Alternative Worlds (2/7/26)

Links:Climate Leadership Council: Yes, it still exists.https://clcouncil.org/blog/eu-cbam-debut/Source: CLCBypassing the Grid: How Data Centers Are Building Their Own Power Plants: https://cleanview.co/content/power-strategies-reportCoal plant owners say DOE ‘emergency’ order to run it violates Constitution: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/doe-emergency-order-craig-colorado-coal-tri-state/811088/Why China is building so many coal plants despite its solar and wind boom: https://apnews.com/article/china-coal-solar-climate-carbon-emissions-242abe76eb69f5a362e977de74ff3254The California Train is Back in the News.https://x.com/GovPressOffice/status/2019112847595143410Superbowl:Adshttps://sportsnaut.com/nfl/2026-super-bowl-ad-cost-10-millionhttps://x.com/iowahawkblog/status/2019177230946140419?s=20

#261: Welcome to Veganuary (2/2/26)

Links:Lessons from the Big Stormhttps://www.dailywire.com/news/how-green-energy-failed-america-during-storm-fernSource: Daily WireBurn Oil. Save Lives.https://nhjournal.com/blue-politics-black-oil-snow-storm-new-englands-energy-policy-fail/Source: NH JournalWhen you lose the Washington Post…https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/01/28/oil-snow-energy-snow-storm-fossil-fuels/Source: Washington PostHere we go again. Nor’easter is a comin’https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/01/29/snow-storm-regional-impacts-noreaster-forecast/Source: Washington PostMore Novel Climate Lawfare…https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/climate/michigan-oil-companies-lawsuit-antitrust-affordability.htmlSource: NY TimesCensus/Seatshttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-york-california-projected-lose-6-house-seats-red-states-2030-census-analysis-showsYou heard of Dry January, but how about Vaganuary?https://veganuary.com/is-your-electricity-vegan/Source: Veganuary.comhttps://electrek.co/2026/01/29/elon-musk-rumored-floating-merger-between-tesla-xai-spacex/Source: ElectrekTesla pivot:https://electrek.co/2026/01/29/tesla-committing-automotive-suicide/Source: Electrek

#260: Escape from Virginia (1/23/26)

#260: Escape from Virginia (1/23/26)Guest: Alvin Lui, president of Courage Is a Habit. Links: State senator defends bill to reduce personal vehicle use in Massachusetts https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/01/12/state-senator-defends-bill-to-reduce-personal-vehicle-use-in-massachusetts/Nevada taking steps to wean itself off California fuel dependency https://nevadacurrent.com/2026/01/20/nevada-taking-steps-to-wean-itself-off-california-fuel-dependency/Newsom Brags about ZEV sales…https://www.ksbw.com/article/california-tops-25-million-zev-sales-newsom/70063253The Postal Service's 'Next Generation' Electric Delivery Vehicles Cost $22,000 More Than Other Electric Vans https://reason.com/2026/01/14/the-postal-services-next-generation-electric-delivery-vehicles-cost-22000-more-than-other-electric-vans/Tweet of the Week: Climate change: no one cares https://x.com/atrembath/status/2011559493495373931

#259: Do You Believe in Miracles? (1/15/26)

#259: Do You Believe in Miracles? (1/15/26)Guest: Rep. Peter Stauber, the current U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 8th congressional district.Stauber Introduces Resolution to Overturn Biden's Mining Ban in Northern Minnesota: https://stauber.house.gov/media/press-releases/stauber-introduces-resolution-overturn-bidens-mining-ban-northern-minnesotaLinks:CNN: Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so: https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/07/climate/trump-withdrawal-climate-treaty-international-agreements CNBC: Orsted pops 5% after U.S. judge rules firm can resume wind project halted by Trump: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/13/orsted-trump-wind-power-revolution-wind.html The Hill: Court rules against cancellation of some green grants in blue states: https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5685418-federal-court-rules-against-trump/CNBC: Trump says Microsoft will make changes to ensure consumers don’t pay for power used in AI buildout: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/12/trump-microsoft-changes-ensure-ensure-consumers-dont-pay-for-power-ai.htmlCNBC: More drivers have $1,000-plus car loan payments. Here’s what buyers can expect in 2026: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/13/car-loan-payments-top-1000-for-more-drivers.htmlPipeline and Gas Journal: U.S. Gas Demand Sets Up Largest Pipeline Expansion Since 2008: https://pgjonline.com/news/2026/january/us-gas-demand-sets-up-largest-pipeline-expansion-since-2008

#258: Welcome Back (1/9/26)

#258: Welcome BackGuest: Anthony Huston, CEO + Director of Graphite Onehttps://www.graphiteoneinc.com/members/anthony-huston-b-comm/Links:VenezuelaClip: Schumer: His Actions Belie His Words/War Powers Acthttps://x.com/BarronTNews_/status/2007892585352684024?s=20Is Greenland Next?https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0zg974v1oSource: BBCKatie Miller X / Denmark Responsehttps://x.com/DKambUSA/status/2007607563601273179?s=20Is Permitting Reform Dead?https://www.energy.senate.gov/2025/12/trump-s-assault-on-wind-energy-leaves-permitting-reform-dead-in-the-waterSource: WhitehouseLNG Boomhttps://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-sets-new-lng-export-records-banner-year-marked-by-new-capacity-2026-01-02/Source: ReutersHow Trump Broke California’s Grip on the Auto Markethttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/22/trump-california-electric-vehicle-mandate-00701691?nid=00000189-315c-d8dd-a1ed-797dc9f10000&nname=california-climate&nrid=041ba201-812d-49aa-9da9-e82d599ed3c4Source: PoliticoUnleash Prosperity: 401(K) Resurgence https://committeetounleashprosperity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Resurgence-of-Retirement-Account-Balances.pdfhttps://x.com/KyleTibbitts/status/2008346505455767937?s=20