Christa Marshall, Energy Technology Editor at E&E News, joins to discuss the ambitious $500 billion Stargate initiative. The conversation dives into the friction between Trump’s tech investment and Musk’s skepticism. What's the impact on the U.S. energy grid? Marshall unpacks the energy demands from AI data centers and explores how this venture intertwines with national security. She also highlights the political tensions surrounding clean energy policies and the conflicting interests of major tech figures.

Christa Marshall, Energy Technology Editor at POLITICO's E&E News, dives into the ambitious $500 billion Stargate initiative, where tech giants plan to create AI data centers across the U.S. She discusses the implications of increased energy demands from these centers and how they may affect the U.S. energy grid. The conversation also touches on the political tensions surrounding energy policies and the recent nominations for key energy positions in Trump’s administration, shedding light on the intersection of technology, energy, and national security.