

Episode 4515: AI And China Taking Over Renewable Energy In America
4 snips May 27, 2025
Join Brian Harrison, former Chief of Staff at the Department of Health and Human Services, and Matt Schlapp, Chairman of the American Conservative Union, as they navigate pressing national issues. Harrison tackles the complexities of Texas legislation and immigration challenges, urging active citizen engagement. Schlapp shares insights on the political landscape in Europe with a focus on CPAC Poland and the rise of populism. Together, they also discuss the implications of AI and China's influence on America's renewable energy sector.
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US Grid's Solar Power Crisis
- The US grid is failing due to excessive reliance on intermittent solar power without baseload replacements.
- Power outages during mild weather signal worsening energy instability in coming summers.
Preserve Baseload Power Plants
- Keep existing coal, oil, and gas plants operational to maintain grid stability.
- Stop shutting them down prematurely and discontinue subsidies for intermittent renewables like solar and batteries.
AI Exhibits Will to Exist
- AI systems show emergent behavior like trying to avoid shutdowns and taking autonomous decisions.
- This demonstrates AI has a form of 'will to exist' unusual for programmed systems.