On this episode of Power Hour, Alex Epstein talks with electricity expert Travis Fisher about the basics of electricity, and about some of the lesser known facts about how this now-ubiquitous form of energy came to be the go-to resource for light, then for operating machinery in factories, and now for almost every technology we [...]
Power Hour: CIP vs. Sierra Club at Stanford University
On this episode of Power Hour, Alex Epstein goes to Stanford University to debate Bruce Nilles, Senior Campaign Director for the Sierra Club’s “Beyond Coal” campaign. The subject of the debate is: “Should the government restrict fossil fuels?” [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download Episode 48 – CIP vs. Sierra Club at Stanford [...]
Power Hour: Energy Panel at Duke University
On this episode of Power Hour, Alex Epstein and CIP’s nuclear expert, Thomas Eiden, visit Duke University to participate on an energy panel. Alex and Thomas discuss oil, nuclear, and the future of energy. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download Episode 47 – Energy Panel at Duke University Subscribe to Power Hour on [...]
Power Hour: How Frac’ing Improves Our Environment
This week, Power Hour is releasing a bonus episode. Tune in to hear Alex Epstein’s talk on “How Frac’ing Improves Our Environment” at Pittsburgh University. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download Episode 46 – How Frac’ing Improves Our Environment Subscribe to Power Hour on iTunes
Power Hour: The Vassar Controversy
This episode of Power Hour features Alex Epstein’s controversial visit to Vassar College. Tune in to hear Alex talk about the harassment by the 350.org fossil fuels divestment group, upcoming events, and audio from the talk — “Fossil Fuels Improve the Planet“. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download Episode 45 – The Vassar [...]
Power Hour: Catastrophic Global Warming with Joanne Nova
This week’s Power Hour features Joanne Nova, a prominent commentator from Australia, known for her criticisms of catastrophic global warming claims. Alex and Joanne discuss the media portrayal of science, how to process the information we get about global warming, and the “skepticism” related to it. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download Episode [...]
Power Hour: Waste and Pollution with Richard Salsman
This week’s Power Hour features an interview with economist Richard Salsman. Alex and Richard get into an in-depth discussion on the issues of waste and pollution. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download Episode 43 – Waste and Pollution with Richard Salsman Subscribe to Power Hour on iTunes
Power Hour: The Light Brigade
This episode of Power Hour features an in-depth look at The Light Brigade–CIP’s “counter-education” at the Sierra Club’s highly touted “forward on climate” rally. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download Episode 42 – The Light Brigade Subscribe to Power Hour on iTunes See also: The Blackout Rally Meets the Light Brigade [...]
Power Hour: Energy Policy and Pollution with Jerry Taylor
On this week’s Power Hour, Alex Epstein interviews Jerry Taylor, Senior Fellow at the CATO Institute. Alex and Jerry discuss energy policy today and how it came to be, how to deal with pollution, and more. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download Episode 41 – Energy Policy and Pollution with Jerry Taylor Subscribe to [...]
Power Hour: the UN Global Warming Saga with Craig Rucker
On this week’s Power Hour, Alex Epstein interviews Craig Rucker, Executive Director of CFACT, on his eye-opening adventures at UN global warming events. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download Episode 40 – UN Global Warming Events with Craig Rucker Subscribe to Power Hour on iTunes