The Jacki Daily Show

If carbon dioxide is the chief climate change concern, then why are environmentalists talking about wind, solar, and electric vehicles and not carbon capture technology? Charles McConnell, the Asst. Secretary of Energy during the Obama Administration, explains that carbon capture technology is already being deployed throughout the U.S. and will bring within reach the ability to actually dial up or dial down the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, solving climate challenges that excess CO2 could create. Jacki adds that best of all, this is the path that does not destabilize the electric grid nor require rare earth minerals that have a supply chain reliant on child labor and foreign adversaries. - - - - - Jacki reviews what is perhaps the most concise and authoritative explanation of why the current narrative that we will transition to wind, solar, and electric vehicles and away from fossil fuels and nuclear is mathematically and scientifically impossible today: Mark Mills “The Hard Math of Minerals” cites government sources to prove that the mining infrastructure, technology, and required mineral reserves required for this “transition” does not exist as of today.

Brigham McCown, the former Acting Administrator at the Pipelines & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) inside the Department of Transportation gives the facts on the East Palestine derailment and a bit of a history lesson to put it into perspective. Though East Palestine has shocked the nation, the rail industry is actually significantly safer than in the 1960s and 1970s which saw incidents of similar magnitude happening at much greater frequency. These events are not unprecedented, though the 24-hour cable news cycle that did not exist in earlier times would suggest so. There is reason for optimism for the people impacted by the disaster. Mr. McCown explains the safety record of rail vs. pipelines and offers instructive advice for making the transport of essential hazardous materials more safe. Both Jacki and Mr. McCown grew up on the Ohio River. Jacki offers her view of what should be done to help the people of East Palestine. - - - - - Vivek Ramaswamy has announced his run for the presidency. Mr. Ramaswamy was a guest of the show, promoting his first book, Woke Inc., and has been an historic trailblazer in offering an alternative to ESG (environmental, social, and governance) politically motivated investments. Jacki shares her excitement for Mr. Ramaswamy to enter the fray. - - - - - Jacki shares research from Robert Bryce tracing the 4.5 billion flowing through just the top 25 U.S. organizations promoting wind & solar companies, compared to less than 1 billion to organizations that support for traditional energy (nuclear, fossil fuels, etc.).

Tarren Bragdon, President and CEO of the Foundation for Government Accountability joins Jacki to examine the government’s role in creating the current raging inflation: expanding Medicaid to 30% of the U.S. population, printing money and food stamps, declaring war on (raising the price of) fossil fuels – the foundational input into all other businesses. Congress has moved to reverse these trends and bring relief.

Brigham McCown, the former Acting Administrator at the Pipelines & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) inside the Department of Transportation gives the facts on the East Palestine derailment and a bit of a history lesson to put it into perspective.  Though East Palestine has shocked the nation, the rail industry is actually significantly safer than in the 1960s and 1970s which saw incidents of similar magnitude happening at much greater frequency.  These events are not unprecedented, though the 24-hour cable news cycle that did not exist in earlier times would suggest so.  There is reason for optimism for the people impacted by the disaster.  Mr. McCown explains the safety record of rail vs. pipelines and offers instructive advice for making the transport of essential hazardous materials more safe.  Both Jacki and Mr. McCown grew up on the Ohio River.  Jacki offers her view of what should be done to help the people of East Palestine.

The East Palestine train derailment and Arizona highway nitric acid spill prove again that there is no risk-proof way to move hazardous material. Pipelines, however, have half the incidents of rail and far lower carbon footprint. So why is the green movement opposed? - - - - - Jacki reads an excerpt from Don DeLillo’s book White Noise (later turned into a movie filmed in East Palestine just months before the 2023 incident) about a train derailment in eastern Ohio that devastates the region with toxic chemicals and ends in increased government crackdown. Given the striking similarities, the timing of the film, and the strategic location of the accident such that it pollutes the main freshwater artery of the U.S. (the head of the Ohio River, which feeds into the Mississippi) Jacki asks whether the government has ruled out ecoterrorism or sabotage by a foreign government. Liability falls first to the owner of the faulty rail car, then possibly the railroad; Why have we not been told who owns the rail car?? - - - - - Tarren Bragdon, President and CEO of the Foundation for Government Accountability joins Jacki to examine the government’s role in creating the current raging inflation: expanding Medicaid to 30% of the U.S. population, printing money and food stamps, declaring war on (raising the price of) fossil fuels – the foundational input into all other businesses. Congress has moved to reverse these trends and bring relief. - - - - - Canada considers implementing WEF recommended “15 Minute Cities” in which citizens would only be permitted to travel within 15 minutes of their home for reasons of limiting climate change, and could only travel further with permission, facing financial penalties for disobedience. Freedom is on the chopping block.

Since December, more than 23 whales have washed up dead along the East Coast of the United States. Some of the species at risk are endangered. Headlines have been quick to dismiss concerns that seismic surveys and underwater explosions to blast the setting for wind energy towers could be causing the whales to beach. The dead giveaway, however, is that federal agencies have issued permits to offshore wind developers that grant exemption from the laws against harassing or “taking” – killing – marine mammals. If wind farm development doesn’t kill whales, then why did the wind companies and government agree IN ADVANCE to shield the wind companies from environmental laws that ban the killing of whales? - - - - - Jacki asks, “Where is the environmental movement?!” We might ask the same question about East Palestine, Ohio. All we hear is crickets. Why is it that the most spectacular environmental disasters of our time seem to be of little interest to an environmental movement that takes in over 4 billion annually for activism? Instead, the focus seems to be on redistributing trillions of wealth to those who profit from the “green” agenda - that isn’t always so green.

David Spady, a member of the U.S. Department of Interior’s National Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council, gives our conservation update. Mr. Spady is the maker of the film Wolves in Government Clothing, a documentary of the re-introduction of the grey wolf into the lower 48 and the unintended consequences of elevating environmentalism over conservation, a concept he explains in detail. Separately, he is President of River Public Affairs, and he shares his view of why pro-freedom, independent talk radio content must be made available to America’s 53 million-strong, Spanish-speaking audience through radio and other media. There are now efforts in the works to reach this almost completely unserved demographic. The Jacki Daily Show is working to secure Spanish translation and distribution.

David Blackmon, contributor at Forbes.com, explains why 2023 will be the most consequential year in modern times for oil, gas, and its impact on geopolitics and our superpower status. Blackmon offers eight predictions for 2023 that include rolling blackouts, the future of the petrodollar, and how American dominance could be endangered.

David Spady, a member of the U.S. Department of Interior’s National Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council, gives our conservation update. Mr. Spady is the maker of the film Wolves in Government Clothing, a documentary of the re-introduction of the grey wolf into the lower 48 and the unintended consequences of elevating environmentalism over conservation, a concept he explains in detail. Separately, he is President of River Public Affairs, and he shares his view of why pro-freedom, independent content must be made available to America’s 53 million-strong, Spanish-speaking audience through radio and other media. There are now efforts in the works to reach this almost completely unserved demographic. The Jacki Daily Show is working to secure Spanish translation and distribution.

David Blackmon, contributor at Forbes.com, explains why 2023 will be the most consequential year in modern times for oil, gas, and its impact on geopolitics and our superpower status. Blackmon offers eight predictions for 2023 that include rolling blackouts, the future of the petrodollar, and how American dominance could be endangered.

Texas legislators prepare to derail Biden’s proposed offshore wind farm off the Texas coast. The feds need the state’s permission to run lines from the federal waters to the state’s shores. Texas legislator Mayes Middleton explains that these farms and the lines interfere with commercial shipping, recreational fishing, and Texas wildlife. Moreover, the European-designed wind turbines and blades cannot withstand a category 4 or 5 hurricane, meaning they are destined for destruction if placed in the Texas Gulf Coast - arguably the worst place in America. Or anywhere on earth. Why should taxpayers foot the bill for a project that will be destroyed by mother nature? Sure, the wind farm builders will get to make money over and over again at taxpayer expense each time the wind farm is destroyed and rebuilt, but this is not a serious plan for resolving looming power outages.