Cat Morehouse

Cat Morehouse, an energy reporter and author of Morning Energy for POLITICO, dives into the recent power outages affecting 100,000 residents in New Orleans. She discusses how this crisis raises questions about grid reliability and could fortify Trump’s fossil fuel agenda. The conversation highlights challenges faced by nuclear plants, the impact of climate change on energy demand, and the Department of Energy's push to keep coal plants operational. It's a compelling look at the intersection of energy policy and real-world power struggles.

Cat Morehouse, an energy reporter for POLITICO, dives into Donald Trump's bold attempts to bring independent agencies like FERC and NRC under White House control. She discusses the potential legal challenges this unprecedented move may face and its implications for the energy industry. Morehouse highlights the concerns of industry stakeholders regarding the loss of bipartisan collaboration and the subsequent lawsuits, notably from the Center for Biological Diversity, which seeks to challenge expedited energy project permits. It's a deep exploration of politics and energy!