Is the energy tide turning and people are wanting energy security and fiscal policies that won't break the bank? Or is this just a phase? Hop on the Energy Realities Podcast Monday morning at 8:00 Central live from the UK, Bulgaria, and the US. With David Blackmon, Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth and Stu Turley, we take questions from the international energy communities.

Highlights of the Podcast

00:55 - Discussion on energy sanity

05:27 - Reality check on energy transition

07:10 - Concerns about subsidies and sustainability

10:26 - Drax power station controversy

12:16 - Copper supply issues

13:31 - Environmental concerns with seabed mining

14:19 - Pollution from electric vehicles

15:49 - Funding issues and bankruptcy predictions

19:47 - Reality check for automakers

22:54 - Government grants before elections

24:10 - Germany's EV sales sink 37% as subsidies end

26:11 - Saul Kavonic: Green hydrogen is all hype

29:04 - Here's how to prepare for Britain's net zero switch - buy a generator

29:31 - Paper straws are often touted as a great alternative to plastic, but there's a small problem: they're toxic

31:59 - The idea of policymakers doubling down or tripling down

34:27 - the chevron difference

36:08 - 'Charger hogs' are ruining the electric vehicle experience. One company is clamping down on bad manners

37:38 - ExxonMobil announces second-quarter 2024 results

39:23 - The Cheniere ships 3570 LNG cargoes, expansion plans progressing

40:32 - Green Schemes in Kamala's home state sent electricity prices higher into orbit, Highest in Lower 48

43:47 - Germany's Energy Transition

45:02 - Hydrogen-Ready Plants

46:10 - Nuclear Power

52:06 - Political Commentary

55:25 - Upcoming Events and Speculations