Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Amy Jaffe, Managing Director at the Climate Policy Lab at Tufts University's Fletcher School. We delve into US-China energy competition, impact of trade wars on investments and trade flows, and geopolitics of climate change. We also explore the outcome of the US elections on the US-China energy relationship. Amy walks us through her force of adaptation, explaining how her career followed the evolution of the energy markets. This episode was recorded on September 25, 2020.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Romany Webb, a Climate Law Fellow at the Sabin Center at Columbia University. We delve into US flip-flop policies on methane emissions and their legal consequences. We discuss EU's upcoming methane strategy, impact of US elections on climate, integration of biogas and hydrogen. Also, Romany shares how her legal and Australian backgrounds inform her perspective and how her move to the US brought her many opportunities. This episode was recorded on Sep. 22, 2020.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Robert Johnston (RJ), managing director, energy, climate and resources at Eurasia Group (EG). They discuss Canada's energy challenges and opportunities as the country moves towards economic recovery and energy transition. They delve into Canadian companies' strategies to reduce their carbon footprint, get governmental support, and prepare for some stranded assets. Canada will be a place to watch for carbon capture technologies. RJ is also sharing about his professional and personal trajectories, with a stint as EG's CEO while being a modern dad.

This episode was recorded on Jun. 26, 2020

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Amlan Saha who spends most of his time advising companies on their road maps to become carbon-neutral. They start by defining the 'net-zero emissions' concept and chat about timely topics, such as offsets, peer pressure, public policies, carbon budget, stranded assets, investors, hydrogen, and scenario analysis. Amlan discusses his multicultural background that makes him look at things with alternative perspectives/approaches. This episode was recorded on June 15, 2020.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Heather Rock, the Climate Resilience Chief at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). They discuss the company's new climate change adaptation focus, growing weather-related risks and strategies to build resilience. California-based power companies are at the forefront of adaptation efforts (e.g wildfire risks) and can share lessons with the rest of the world. Heather is also sharing about her career evolution from being a political risk on Latam to working for oil and gas companies and trying to reduce climate change risks from within the industry. This episode was recorded on May 22, 2020.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Benjamin Schmitt, a former European Energy Security Advisor at the US Department of State and Scientist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. The podcast is divided in two parts given Benjamin's unique background on geopolitics of energy and physics : PART 1) We dive into the latest developments in European energy security: Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, Russia's energy vision, Ukraine, Belarus and motivations behind US's involvement ; PART 2) We discuss nuclear fusion, US mission in the South Pole, emerging power competition in Antarctica. Lastly, you will hear why we need more scientists in policy making. This episode was recorded on Apr. 24, 2020.

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Colette Lewiner, an outstanding Women in Energy, who is currently energy adviser to the president of Capgemini and independent board member at several blue chip companies. They discuss the rapid transformations of the energy market in an environment marked by low prices, COVID-19 and demand destruction, including competitiveness of renewables, access to financing, green stimulus, and digitization. Colette explains how utilities are adapting to the situation at a time when some European governments consider nationalization. Also, she shares her insider view of what sitting on boards through a crisis, such as Covid-19, looks like. This episode was recorded on Apr. 3, 2020.

This is a special episode with Leslie Palti-Guzman's daughter, Lyla (her stage name), who asks authentic questions on energy, natural gas and pollution. This is a fun, witty, genuine conversation from the perspective of a third grader who tries to understand better our energy world. All levels. Viewer discretion: There is one mention of the coronavirus/COVID19, when discussing why energy is important in our life. To be shared with families and happy listening during this challenging shelter-in period. 

Leslie Palti-Guzman exchanges with Thierry Bros on the European Gas market in the aftermath of the coronavirus crisis. They cover what may be left of the EU Green deal, revised outlook for renewable and gas infrastructure in a world without subsidies (e.g. PCI list), market share war between European gas/LNG suppliers and EU-US plans to curb methane emissions. Thierry delves into his professional trajectory and his accomplishments as a public servant,  academic writer, book author, bank research analyst and energy consultant. This episode was recorded on March 13, 2020.

Leslie Palti Guzman, exchanges with David Goldwyn, president of Goldwyn Global Strategies, on US-led strategy for driving energy growth in the Western Atmosphere. They discuss the initiative's key drivers, means and goals, and Latin America resource and infrastructure investment outlook post-Covid 19 (e.g. Mexico, Guyana, Argentina). They delve into David's experience in advancing US Energy Diplomacy and how mentors have shaped his professional ethic and skills. This episode was recorded on March 13, 2020.