Political Climate

Energy Shocks: Iran, AI, and the 2026 Midterms

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Energy is back at the center of politics. 

From war in the Middle East disrupting oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz to AI-driven data centers sending U.S. power demand soaring, energy policy is shaping the road to the 2026 midterms. 

In the first episode back from a break, hosts Julia Pyper, Brandon Hurlbut, and Neil Chatterjee sit down with Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) and former Rep. Ryan Costello (R-PA) at the Winterfest conference to discuss: 

  • How conflict in the Middle East is rattling energy markets and American consumers — and whether it could strengthen the case for clean energy. 
    • How to protect ratepayers as AI data centers push up electricity demand and power prices — and who will own the affordability debate. 
      • Why some conservatives are warming to solar — and whether clean energy companies are getting more politically savvy. 

        • Plus, some podcast news! Political Climate has partnered with ClearPath, a leading conservative clean energy advocacy organization focused on advancing American energy innovation while reducing global emissions. To kick things off, Julia speaks with ClearPath CEO Jeremy Harrell.

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