Coming Clean - An Environmental Podcast

Episode 35 - Politico Energy’s Josh Siegel | The Intersection of Environment, Politics, and Media Coverage

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Josh Siegel, Energy and Policy Reporter at Politico and host of the Politico Energy podcast, to discuss his career following energy and climate across the halls of Congress. He emphasizes the importance of objective reporting and the challenges of covering environmental issues in a partisan media landscape. Siegel also highlights the shift in Republican attitudes towards climate change and the recent Energy Week in Congress. He shares his most impactful stories and his motivation for journalism. He concludes by expressing his excitement for the future of energy and climate policy.


Takeaways

  • Objective reporting is crucial in the energy and environment beat to cut through partisan narratives and provide accurate information.
  • There has been a significant shift in Republican attitudes towards climate change, with more members acknowledging the issue and proposing bipartisan solutions.
  • Energy Week in Congress is a platform for Republicans to showcase their priorities and promote bills related to energy and climate policy.
  • The media plays a vital role in informing the public and challenging policymakers on energy and climate issues.
  • Josh Siegel recommends the book 'The War Below' and the podcast 'The Big Switch' for further insights into critical minerals and energy topics.

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