Meghan Lapp is leading the charge to save the commercial fishing industry and bringing up a national security risk. 

How, you might ask, are offshore wind farms a huge problem?

The Empire Wind Project, a controversial offshore wind farm near New York, has raised national security and environmental concerns due to its location near JFK flight paths, potential radar interference, and disruption of vital fishing grounds. Meghan Lapp, a fisheries expert, warns that the project—partly owned by Norway’s state was rushed through permitting without proper oversight, may obstruct air defense capabilities, and could endanger marine life and navigation. Despite a brief halt by the Trump administration, the project resumed amid speculation of a pipeline deal, drawing scrutiny over regulatory failures and political motivations.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 – Introduction

03:13 – Empire Wind Project Controversy

05:28 – Alleged Pipeline Deal & Foreign Ownership

08:15 – Radar Interference and JFK Airport Risks

11:19 – DOD and FAA Inter-agency Failures

14:24 – Deceptive Status Claims and Construction Reality

17:09 – Maritime Safety and Historic Collisions

20:01 – Tower Size and Ecological Blind Spots

23:26 – Vineyard Wind and Tax Loopholes

27:17 – Falsified Safety Data and National Security Concerns

30:44 – Trump Admin Review and Industry Hope

33:58 – Structural Governance Problems

36:41 – Disparity in Regulation Between Oil/Gas and Wind

39:20 – Microplastics and Blade Deterioration

42:05 – Reclamation Costs and Industry Burden

44:13 – Final Plea for Government Attention

46:36 – Conclusion and Call to Action