Chuck and Dan chat ocean thermal energy conversion. Pretty sure Chuck still couldn’t explain what OTEC is but at least recognizes how super cool it could be. Basically you can use the thermal heat of the ocean to run an electric turbine which would be an ideal, environmentally friendly application for warm ocean islands. First Chuck Job episode recorded internationally (London).

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00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Who is Colin Grabow
02:31 - What is the Jones Act
08:06 - Jones Act and Oil Export Ban
11:36 - Costs of the Jones Act
14:57 - Benefits of the Jones Act
18:24 - Why the Jones Act Persists
26:50 - Changing the Jones Act
29:57 - Changing People's Minds
37:54 - Making People Laugh
43:30 - Wrapping Up
43:56 - Additional Topics Covered
44:20 - No Taxation Without Representation
46:10 - Final Wrap Up
49:10 - Political Strategy: Anti-Jones Act Coalition
51:00 - Alex's Business: Digital Wildcatters

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