The Jesse Kelly Show Hour 3: New Name, Same Politics
Aug 28, 2025
Daniel Turner, a policy advisor at Power of the Future, dives into the crumbling green energy contracts and what this means for the future of American energy. He critiques the current energy policies, advocating for a shift back to coal and hydropower. Turner also highlights the irony of corporate branding changes that fail to address underlying political issues. The conversation touches on personal anecdotes and the importance of community support in navigating a complex political landscape.
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Defense Cloud Access Risk
- Jesse Kelly highlights a DoD program where Microsoft used Chinese coders to support sensitive cloud systems, calling it an unacceptable risk.
- He connects this to broader concerns about Chinese influence and potential bribery within U.S. institutions.
Policy, Not Tech, Limits Power Supply
- Turner argues permitting and policy, not technology, slow new energy supply while data centers expand rapidly.
- He notes closing reliable plants and overreliance on intermittent renewables raises prices and risk.
Bring Coal Back Quickly
- Turner recommends reopening and building reliable coal plants immediately to secure baseload energy and industrial needs.
- He stresses coal's central role in steel, cement, and manufacturing, urging policy support.
