Shane sits down with Representative Cal Warwas to talk about mining, the Iron Range, and his journey from working as a welder and fabricator in the mines to representing the Iron Range at the Minnesota State Capitol.

Hear firsthand about the opportunities, challenges, and experiences that shaped his path, and the future of mining in Minnesota.

Shane sits down with Representative Cal Warwas to talk about mining, the Iron Range, and his journey from working as a welder and fabricator in the mines to representing the Iron Range at the Minnesota State Capitol.

Hear firsthand about the opportunities, challenges, and experiences that shaped his path, and the future of mining in Minnesota.

Shane sits down with Representative Cal Warwas to talk about mining, the Iron Range, and his journey from working as a welder and fabricator in the mines to representing the Iron Range at the Minnesota State Capitol.

Hear firsthand about the opportunities, challenges, and experiences that shaped his path, and the future of mining in Minnesota.

In this Energizing America podcast, Shane sits down with Dallas Erisman to introduce Wescom’s new Sales Development Manager in the Powder River region. Dallas shares his journey from working as an electrician in coal mining operations to building a career in sales, including time as a sales manager with Coca-Cola. With a strong foundation in both the technical and relationship sides of the industry, he brings a service-first approach focused on understanding customer needs and delivering the right solutions. The conversation highlights Dallas’s passion for connecting with people, his commitment to safety and integrity, and his excitement to support clients and grow relationships across Wyoming, North Dakota, and beyond.

In this episode, Representative Pete Stauber discusses his deep roots in Northern Minnesota and his transition from a 31-year career as a police officer and small business owner to a member of Congress. Stauber shares his "yearning to serve" the 8th District and emphasizes the importance of civil discourse and bipartisanship in modern politics. The conversation dives deep into the "economic engine" of the Iron Range, exploring the challenges of permitting reform, the strategic importance of critical minerals like nickel, and the future of American steelmaking following the U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel arrangement.

Congressman Pete Stauber joins the Energizing America Podcast to discuss America’s path to energy dominance, the importance of domestic mining, and the role critical minerals play in national security, economic growth, and environmental responsibility. The conversation explores permitting reform, political will, and why producing and processing resources at home matters now more than ever.

This episode of the Energizing America podcast dives into the rise of Applied Digital with CEO Wes Cummins. From bitcoin data centers to next-generation AI infrastructure, Wes shares how the company identified a massive opportunity, why North Dakota became the ideal place to build, and what the future of data centers, power demand, and AI growth looks like. It’s a conversation about innovation, energy, rural economic impact, and the rapidly evolving data center landscape.

In this episode of The Energizing America podcast, Shane sits down with Chris Temple, publisher of The National Investor, for a thought-provoking discussion on the widening gap between perception and reality in America’s energy and resource industries. From mining and manufacturing to national security and smart policy, Chris breaks down how globalization, politics, and public opinion have shaped our current challenges—and what it will take to close the gap and rebuild strength in our own backyard.

In this episode of Energizing America, we dive into Wescom’s Prove It program—a hands-on apprenticeship and training initiative shaping the future of the electrical industry. Shane and Jon discuss how this program bridges the growing skills gap, empowers electricians to advance their careers, and ensures clients get the safest, most qualified teams on every job. From classroom learning to real-world technical training, the Prove It program is helping Wescom and its employees truly live up to their mission to Energize America.

This episode of the Energizing America Podcast continues the conversation with Ryan Sistad from Better In Our Backyard. Ryan and Shane dig into the challenges of permitting mines in Minnesota, comparing the decades-long delays in projects on the Iron Range to states like Arizona where mines are permitted in just a few years. They explore how access to critical minerals like copper, nickel, and cobalt is not only an economic driver but also a national security issue. Ryan also shares insights on bringing new voices into the mining and energy conversation, the need for supply chain independence, and the vision behind Better In Our Backyard’s first national conference aimed at uniting leaders across mining and energy to push for responsible resource development.