The Tony Robbins Podcast The AI Race: Why the Future of Power Is at Stake with U.S. Energy Secretary, Chris Wright
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Nov 7, 2025 
Chris Wright, U.S. Secretary of Energy and former energy entrepreneur, delves into America's energy future and the pivotal role of AI. He advocates for reliable energy as essential for U.S. leadership and discusses innovations in nuclear and fusion technologies. Chris emphasizes the need for regulatory reform and public-private partnerships to drive breakthroughs in energy. He also highlights the rising energy demands from AI and robotics, and the strategic importance of coal and natural gas for energy security.
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National Labs As Innovation Accelerators
- The Department of Energy's 17 national labs are scientific powerhouses driving breakthroughs in AI, quantum, and fusion.
- Public–private partnerships can accelerate commercialization by combining lab assets with private capital and expertise.
A Teen's 'Bad-Ass Candle' Sparked Fusion Dreams
- Chris Wright became fascinated with fusion as a teenager after reading about stars and energy scarcity.
- That early curiosity shaped his career path toward physics, startups, and eventually energy leadership.
Called To Serve By Presidential Invitation
- Chris Wright left entrepreneurship to serve after a direct invitation from President Trump at a dinner.
- He accepted because he felt duty-bound to advance America's energy future despite personal sacrifices.
