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ENERGY SWITCH

Wednesday, June 3rd

1:30pm on
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Solar and Wind: Success Or Failure? NEW

We hear conflicting information about solar and wind. They're the cheapest form of electricity. But, they make electricity more expensive. They're the fastest growing electricity. But make only a small portion of total energy. Are they the future? Or uncompetitive without subsidy? Dan Kammen, energy scientist from Johns Hopkins, and Robert Bryce, energy author and journalist, debate.

Wednesday, June 10th

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Senators Talk Energy

Energy and climate have become increasingly partisan, resulting in slow, or no, political progress. Our guests discuss subsidies, climate and energy strategy, recall a time when senators collaborated more than they conspired, and how they might come together again to help solve today's energy and climate challenges. With former Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and Joe Manchin.

Wednesday, June 17th

1:30pm on
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Tribal Energy

There are 10 million Native Americans in the US. Those on reservations are often the last customers on the powerline, getting the worst service at the highest prices. But many tribes are working to fix this, building diverse energy projects on tribal lands that could change their future. With Cheri Smith, CEO of the Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy, and Ken Ahmann, COO of Colusa Indian Energy.

Wednesday, June 24th

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Public Opinion On Climate

Two veteran pollsters tell us not what they think, but what we think -- Democrats, Republicans and Independents -- about climate, environment and energy. Some of their insights will certainly surprise you. Featuring Ashley Grosse, Executive VP at YouGov, and Alec Tyson, Senior VP at Ipsos Public Affairs, two leading survey and data companies.