Edwin is joined by David Roberts of the Volts newsletter and podcast (which focus on the technology, politics, and policy of decarbonization).

They discussed the impact of the current administration's environmental and energy policies. Roberts criticized the administration's inefficiency and its focus on coal, noting that coal is no longer economically viable without significant government subsidies. He highlighted the global shift towards clean energy, particularly in China, and argued that the U.S. is undermining its own clean energy transition and global competitiveness by prioritizing fossil fuels and attacking research institutions.

Catch “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-big-picture).   

And find “The Big Picture (Full Episodes)” podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, YouTube, Amazon and TuneIn.

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