California governor Gavin Newsom is in Brazil for the United Nations’ COP30 climate summit, touting the Golden State’s climate initiatives — with no President Donald Trump in sight. POLITICO’s Debra Kahn digs into Newsom’s climate showcase and how he’s being received on the world stage. Plus, the Interior Department says National Environmental Policy Act does not apply to offshore federal oil and gas lease sales mandated by Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy.
Debra Kahn is the California Policy Editor for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.
Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.
Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Trump’s foreign policy and the price at the pump
Gas prices have fallen since Donald Trump took office, but experts are debating how much credit President Donald Trump deserves – or if voters are even noticing. POLITICO’s James Bikales joins host Josh Siegel to explain how OPEC’s production moves, record U.S. output and Trump’s foreign policy choices have shaped the current energy landscape. They also discuss whether rising electricity costs, fueled by AI data centers, are becoming the new political flashpoint.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.
Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.
Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Dems turn the tables on energy
Rising power demand and AI data centers are causing electric rates to go up. And last week’s elections in Virginia, New Jersey and Georgia showed that voters are starting to notice. On this episode of POLITICO Energy, Josh Siegel and Kelsey Tamborrino break down how Democrats used energy affordability to help them win these key elections, and how Republicans are pivoting their message to close the gap.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.
Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.
Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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Trump's shadow at COP30
As world leaders gather in Brazil for the COP30 climate conference, the U.S. is taking a very different approach under President Donald Trump. POLITICO’s Zack Colman joins host Josh Siegel to explain how the administration’s enthusiasm for fossil fuel exports is reshaping global climate diplomacy and challenging international climate agreements.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy.
Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.
Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.
Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
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As a major Colorado River deadline nears, Trump is playing it safe
A major deadline is approaching in the high-stakes negotiations over how to share the rapidly shrinking Colorado River — a lifeline for 40 million people across the West. The seven states that depend on it still have not reached an agreement, and the Trump administration is taking an unexpectedly cautious role in the discussions. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the latest deadline in America’s biggest water war and why the Trump administration is treading carefully.
Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy.
Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy.
Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.
Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO.
Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.
For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch
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