Founder of Power the Future Daniel discusses Orsed is abandoning one of the largest wind projects in the country, and the residents of the Garden State are stuck with a $1 billion tab of “green” backs. Turner also talks about how the green energy movement leaves communities and demographics behind. The discourse surrounding energy regulations often overlooks their impact on rural Americans. Advocates for stringent energy policies, predominantly residing in large cities, are shielded from the direct consequences of these restrictions, unlike their rural counterparts who face challenges due to less abundant energy access. Additionally, the green energy movement has been criticized for exploiting disadvantaged populations, notably through the use of slave labor in third-world countries for mining rare metals. In contrast, the use of oil and gas is argued to facilitate human progress with minimal sacrifices, offering a stark contrast to the drawbacks of current green energy policies. Listen to the full discussion in the second hour.
Interview with Phil Kerpen
American Commitment’s Phil Kerpen notes that FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel’s bad Wi-Fi is not a reason to regulate the internet. Kerpen has raised concerns regarding the recent developments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He observes that the Biden administration has collaborated with social media companies to suppress conservative voices. With Democrats now holding a majority in the FCC, Kerpen expresses apprehension about potential further encroachments on free speech. He argues that economic regulation by the FCC is likely to extend to content regulation, leading to a situation where the FCC might expedite rules that could enable them to censor conservative opinions. This situation points to a worrying trend where regulatory powers could be used to influence and control public discourse. Listen to the full interview in the first hour.
Interview with Kathleen Chandler
Kathleen Chandler joins Kim to discuss the Independence Institute’s Local Government Project program. The Local Government Project is taught over Zoom and teaches ways to get involved with the government at the local level. Those interested can go here to learn more. Listen to the full interview in the first hour.
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