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#171: Learn to Mine (3/1/24) Mar 01, 2024

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#171: Learn to Mine (3/1/24) Links: UAW Spanish VP/Minister or Labor meeting with Acting Secretary of Labor Source: DOL Newsroom: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/ilab/ilab20240227 Republican Cripple. Here is a new twist: Republicans would cripple the IRS by forcing its workers back into the office: https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/4483932-republicans-would-cripple-the-irs-by-forcing-its-workers-back-into-the-office/ Nikki Haley: Captain Obvious https://www.axios.com/2024/02/28/nikki-haley-trump-2024-elections?utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=politics&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter EVs Chris Issak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoRD2y28VL4 South of the Border Source: National Review https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/electric-vehicles-south-of-the-border/ Hawley Wants Tariff on Chinese EVs https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-new-bill-raise-tariffs-chinese-evs-protect-american-autoworkers Source: Senator Hawley Press Release Mike's column: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/feb/28/fighting-chinese-communists-and-american-elected-o/ Things go from bad to worse for Chris Farley’s cousin https://electrek.co/2024/02/26/ford-stops-2024-f-150-lightning-shipments-trucks-pile-up/ Source: Electrek Apple cancels EV vanity project: https://www.npr.org/2024/02/27/1234315814/apple-cancels-electric-car Source: NPR Newsom: Minimum Wage Source: Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-28/panera-bread-exempt-from-california-s-minimum-wage-increase-for-fast-food-worker?embedded-checkout=true Put the Reporters to Work in the Mines https://x.com/mualphaxi/status/1761386185916600385?s=20

#170: Frustration. Anxiety. Discouragement. (2/23/24) Feb 23, 2024

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#170: Frustration. Anxiety. Discouragement. (2/23/24) Links: Trump Fatigue: The Struggle is Real Source: NY Times https://archive.is/6qIjL Foreign Policy Apologists Source: Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-foreign-policy-2-0-fewer-allies-less-trade-more-loyalists-ac2429d0 Union accuses Sierra Club of plotting to fire strikers Source: The New Republic https://newrepublic.com/article/179048/union-accuses-sierra-club-fire-strikers-jealous?email=467cb6399cb7df64551775e431052b43a775c749&emaila=12a6d4d069cd56cfddaa391c24eb7042&emailb=054528e7403871c79f668e49dd3c44b1ec00c7f611bf9388f76bb2324d6ca5f3&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=02.16.24%20%E2%80%94%20Energy%20%26%20Environment%20%E2%80%94%20RF Qatar taking advantage of the U.S. Pause Source: Bloomberg https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/qatar-will-announce-more-lng-deals-with-european-and-asian-firms-1.2036442 Germany wind Source: Reuters https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/german-wind-reliant-power-firms-brace-annual-dunkelflaute-2024-02-21/ New Soros Source: The Daily Caller https://dailycaller.com/2024/02/17/hansjorg-wyss-climate-power-television-ads-electric-vehicles-biden/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=thedcenergy IRA provisions could cost double with new emissions rule Source: Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget https://www.crfb.org/blogs/ira-energy-provisions-cost-could-double-new-emissions-rule Blanchard Warns of Fiscal Crisis in US after soaring borrowing Source: Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-20/blanchard-warns-of-fiscal-crisis-in-us-after-soaring-borrowing

#169: This Is Gratuitous (2/16/24) Feb 16, 2024

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#169: This Is Gratuitous (2/16/24) Links: Clements out at FERC https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/11/energy-regulator-biden-00140774 EPA Hiring Spree Source: E&E News https://www.eenews.net/articles/epa-targets-400-hires-for-climate-infrastructure-laws-in-2024/?utm_source=Daily%20on%20Energy%20020824%20a_02/08/2024&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=WEX_Daily%20on%20Energy&rid=208425&env=75783204703e7c9e03f4701cfc0db86be85375d453aa2b2102e4618ad61e6d29 Residential Solar Confronts a Critical Year Source: WSJ https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/rooftop-solar-industry-companies-business-4723163f?mod=itp_wsj Can the U.S. Break China’s Grip on Solar? Source: WSJ https://www.wsj.com/business/can-the-u-s-break-chinas-grip-on-solar-18837af6 Siemens Tells the Truth Source: Telegraph UK https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/01/21/energy-bills-must-rise-pay-for-net-zero-siemens/ Total https://www.ft.com/content/5a76f345-5e28-4f72-9246-6569c4ffe3d9 More plastic, not less… https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2024-02-13/plastic-bag-ban-loopholes-essential-california So, of course, the liberal response is.. https://www.plasticstoday.com/legislation-regulations/california-legislators-want-to-ban-plastic-bags-period- Biden is on Tik Tok https://www.politico.com/news/2024/02/12/tiktok-biden-campaign-washington-00141058

#168: You Know Who You Are (2/9/24) Feb 09, 2024

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#168: You Know Who You Are (2/9/24) Donate to AEA: https://secure.anedot.com/6d8d68c3-3f3c-4ffe-835c-0af14cce0895/c75bcffed88b6e14ca092 Links: Reuters: Ford slows EVs, sends a truckload of cash to investors: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-offer-regular-supplemental-dividend-2024-02-06/ Fox Business: Biden's latest climate rules crack down on manufacturing, ignoring industry warnings of economic devastation: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bidens-latest-climate-rules-crack-down-manufacturing-ignoring-industry-warnings-economic-devastation OilPrice.com: China was responsible for 96 percent of coal plants constructed in 2023: https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/China-Was-Responsible-for-96-of-Coal-Plants-Constructed-in-2023.html TPPF Greg Sindelar: https://www.texaspolicy.com/about/staff/greg-sindelar/

#167: The Full Yang (2/2/24) Feb 02, 2024

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#167: The Full Yang (2/2/24) Donate to AEA: https://secure.anedot.com/6d8d68c3-3f3c-4ffe-835c-0af14cce0895/c75bcffed88b6e14ca092 Links: The World is Transitioning to American Oil from Saudi Crude Source: Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-01-30/big-oil-the-world-is-transitioning-to-american-crude-from-saudi-output?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=twitter?sref=1pnqJ0TR Another Difficult Year for Europe’s Transition Source: Oil Price https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Renewable-Energy/Another-Difficult-Year-for-Europes-Transition.html State Department reviewing options for possible recognition of Palestinian state Source: Axios https://www.axios.com/2024/01/31/palestine-statehood-biden-israel-gaza-war Amid Pressure to Visit, Biden to Head to East Palestine One Year After Train Derailment Source: CNN https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/31/politics/biden-east-palestine-visit/index.html Sotomayor “tired” from demanding SCOTUS workload. “I live in frustration” Source: New York Post https://nypost.com/2024/01/30/news/sotomayor-tired-from-demanding-scotus-workload-i-live-in-frustration/

#166: Forward Down the Field (1/26/24) Jan 26, 2024

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#166: Forward Down the Field (1/26/24) Donate to AEA: https://secure.anedot.com/6d8d68c3-3f3c-4ffe-835c-0af14cce0895/c75bcffed88b6e14ca092 Links: RIP LNG? Source: Fox News https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-reportedly-jams-brakes-massive-energy-projects-climate-impacts More common sense from Toyota Source: Carscoops https://www.carscoops.com/2024/01/toyota-chief-believes-evs-can-only-capture-30-of-future-auto-market/ More Dealerships sign on to the Biden letter. Source: The Center Square https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_2e57381c-b94f-11ee-bc2b-93ffaebbc4dd.html On You Tube, Climate Denialism Takes a Turn Source: NBC News https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/youtube-climate-denialism-takes-turn-rcna133651 Davos: Bad Hotels, Not Enough Wine Source: WSJ https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/bad-hotels-and-not-enough-wine-a-week-with-billionaires-1634c75c?mod=hp_trending_now_article_pos2 The Doctor is In, But the Patient is Out of State Source: WSJ Opinion https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-doctor-is-in-but-the-patient-is-out-of-state-new-jersey-lawsuit-telehealth-specialty-2a197f2d?st=66xb57fuue8jrf0 Anger Management Therapist Accused of Murder Source: NY Post https://nypost.com/2024/01/22/news/anger-management-therapist-charged-with-murdering-man-found-in-his-car-trunk/

#165: Like Father, Like Daughter (1/19/24) Jan 19, 2024

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#165: Like Father, Like Daughter (1/19/24) Donate to AEA: https://secure.anedot.com/6d8d68c3-3f3c-4ffe-835c-0af14cce0895/c75bcffed88b6e14ca092 Show notes: McKenna appears on Rush to Reason KLZ Denver: https://soundcloud.com/rushtoreason/hr2-rush-to-reason-january-16 It’s cold out there. I feel bad for all those Tesla owners in Chicago. Source: Autoevolution https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-arctic-cold-that-hit-the-chicago-area-turned-teslas-into-a-bunch-of-dead-robots-227783.html Prayers go out to the two Navy Seals missing. Source: Business Insider https://www.businessinsider.com/2-navy-seals-missing-somalia-after-rescue-ends-tragically-reports-2024-1?op=1 Six precincts that help explain success of Trump and DeSantis in 2024 Iowa Caucuses Source: Des Moines Register https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/17/2024-republican-iowa-caucus-results-explained-with-6-key-precincts/72245358007/ Special K Calling it Quits Source: MRC TV https://mrctv.org/blog/p-gardner-goldsmith/sadness-redounds-john-kerry-resign-climate-czar-post King Coal https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/global-coal-exports-power-generation-hit-new-highs-2023-2024-01-18/ Will you look at that, the market works. Source: New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/business/hybrid-cars-electric-vehicles.html NREL Bans Electric Scooters https://www.mrctv.org/blog/p-gardner-goldsmith/irony-one-us-governments-ev-promoters-just-banned-e-bikes-scooters The Stunning Collapse of the Philadelphia Eagles Source: WSJ https://www.wsj.com/sports/football/philadelphia-eagles-nfl-nick-sirianni-a4fb9270

#164: I See His Vigor (1/12/24) Jan 12, 2024

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#164: I See His Vigor (1/12/24) Donate to AEA: https://secure.anedot.com/6d8d68c3-3f3c-4ffe-835c-0af14cce0895/c75bcffed88b6e14ca092 California Budget Woes Source: LA Times https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-01-10/california-gavin-newsom-budget-2024-deficit Otani Tax Source: NBC Los Angeles https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/california-controller-tax-code-change-shohei-ohtani-dodgers-contract/3307527/ Student Loans / FASA Source: Politico https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/05/education-department-student-borrowers-billing-errors-00134009 DOE Jigar / Business Source: Free Beacon https://freebeacon.com/energy/bidens-energy-loan-czar-was-a-major-investor-in-a-near-bankrupt-energy-company-that-company-is-set-to-receive-a-1-5-billion-from-his-office/ Hertz, Don’t It… Source: Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-11/hertz-to-sell-20-000-evs-in-shift-back-to-gas-powered-cars Fake News is Number One Threat to the Davos Crowd Source: Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-10/fake-news-danger-becomes-top-davos-worry-in-year-of-elections Trudeau: How Justin Trudeau Lost His Grip Source: Politico https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/10/justin-trudeau-election-politics-00134525

#163: A Feature, Not a Bug (1/8/24) Jan 08, 2024

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#163: A Feature, Not a Bug (1/8/24)

#162: 2024 Predictions (12/29/23) Dec 29, 2023

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#162: 2024 Predictions (12/29/23) Donate to AEA: https://secure.anedot.com/6d8d68c3-3f3c-4ffe-835c-0af14cce0895/c75bcffed88b6e14ca092