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Hurricane preparedness in times of Covid-19
May 26, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBAs if a global health crisis and murder hornets weren’t enough, 2020 comes with yet another twist: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects a busier hurricane season. POLITICO’s Zack Colman, on how the US communities are preparing for the storms even as they continue to fight the pandemic.
The Democrats’ blind spot in the stimulus packages
May 22, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBAfter passing trillions upon trillions in aid to save the American economy, there’s still one sector waiting to get help: the renewable energy industries. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna, Eric Wolff, and Gavin Bade, on why the Democrats’ snub is hurting the green sector. Plus, how bad should we expect this hurricane season to be?
The Interior Department’s lifeline to oil producers
May 21, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBFor weeks, oil producers have been asking the Trump administration to lower or waive royalties for oil produced on federal lands. Yesterday, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre revealed that the Interior Department has been helping struggling oil producers. Plus, EPA employees air their frustrations with the agency’s leadership. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio...
How much of a break has Covid-19 given the environment?
May 20, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBAlmost two months after the pandemic hit the United States, a study looks into just how much carbon emissions have dropped because of the global health crisis. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the results, and how it could reshape the world post-pandemic. Plus, the EPA proposes a new rule to issue guidelines. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio departm...
Biden puts his foot down on Keystone
May 19, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBA potential President Joe Biden would yank Donald Trump's permit allowing the Keystone XL oil pipeline to cross the border into the U.S. from Canada. POLITICO's Ben Lefebvre explains what Biden's new stance means for the battle of the long-stalled pipeline — and the 2020 election.
Cuomo shuts down a new gas pipeline
May 18, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBLast week, the New York governor refused a key permit for a natural gas pipeline that would provide critical service to Long Island. POLITICO’s Marie French, on why the permit was turned down, and what would be next for that state’s utility in serving that community.
Environment and energy in the Democrats’ proposed coronavirus package
May 15, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBAlready, trillions of dollars have been spent in helping the American economy survive the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the House is going to vote on another $3 trillion package. POLITICO’s Annie Snider, Eric Wolff and Zack Colman discuss how much of that money is set to go to energy and the environment. Plus, the EPA decides not to regulate a toxic chemical that could be on your drinking water.
The future of fossil fuels, with Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette
May 14, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MBDuring two of the worst months in the history of American fossil fuel companies, the Trump administration has wasted no time looking for ways to help the sector. POLITICO’s Gavin Bade talks to Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette and Assistant Secretary Bruce Walker to discuss how much more help could be coming to the struggling industries. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer o...
Securing the power grid, with Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette
May 13, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MBEarlier this month, the president signed an executive order barring foreign products from being installed in America’s power grid, a move that could slow renewable energy projects in the country. Today, POLITICO’s Gavin Bade talks with Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette and Assistant Secretary Bruce Walker about the order. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's aud...
Regulating the cancer-producing gas that’s critical during the pandemic
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBEthylene oxide is a gas commonly used to sterilize medical equipment that’s been essential during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s also a gas that can cause cancer. POLITICO’s Annie Snider discusses how Trump’s EPA could be using the crisis to set a low bar in regulating this gas. Plus, America’s largest solar plant project gets the final thumbs up. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior...
States pick up the environmental bill for closing oil companies
May 11, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBAfter an oil company goes bankrupt, what happens with the abandoned wells they leave behind? POLITICO’s Zack Colman looks at the environmental impact of these wells, and why states have to spend millions to fix them. Plus, the GOP wants the president to push banks to invest in oil and gas companies.
Is the government going to stop trying to help oil?
May 08, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBDespite oil prices still on the low and many small producers filing for bankruptcy, the Trump administration seems ready to stop looking for ways to help the sector. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Zack Colman and Anthony Adragna discuss why. Plus, the Treasury Department grants a key extension to renewable energy projects. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio d...
Has US oil hit rock bottom?
May 07, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBYesterday, the latest report on US oil production showed the industry continues to slow down. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre puts it in perspective and discusses the immediate future of the sector. Plus, two water bills clear a Senate committee. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
Protecting America’s power from foreign threats
May 06, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBFor years, America’s power infrastructure has relied on thousands of parts that come from abroad, including some that could be spying on our energy system. But Gavin Bade reports that last week’s executive order banning foreign parts could come at a hefty price for the clean energy industry. Plus, Democrats try to block federal help from getting to the oil sector. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Am...
Introducing “The Long Game”
May 05, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBCatherine Boudreau explains the challenges in keeping America’s environmental gains once the economy is in full swing again after the pandemic. Plus, Texas regulators turn down a plan to cut oil production. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
The GOP wants banks to help the oil industry
May 04, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MBBig financial institutions are declining to finance some projects in the oil industry due to environmental reasons. Now, with plummeting oil prices, POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna explains why Republicans want to force these banks back off their promise to shun Arctic development. Plus, the president sets restrictions to protect the power grid from foreign interference. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny...
Trump opens up Main Street loans for the oil industry
May 01, 2020 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBChanges to one of the Federal Reserve’s lending programs now allow for some oil companies to get financial relief. POLITICO’s Victoria Guida and Zack Colman explain these changes and how they could help keep the industry afloat. Plus, Ben Lefebvre analyzes the impact of the collapse in the oil industry across the world. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audi...
Saving the planet in a post-coronavirus world
April 30, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBCountries across the world are injecting unprecedented amounts of money to rescue their economies from the coronavirus pandemic. But POLITICO’s Ryan Heath, Maura Forrest, and Zack Colman report that not all leaders are taking the opportunity to also make their future more eco-friendly. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Po...
What coronavirus teaches us about climate action
April 29, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MBPOLITICO Magazine’s Michael Grunwald makes the case for why we should consider individual action a central part of combating climate change. Plus, the EPA looks at permanently easing tracking of emissions for power plants as part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podc...
The ruling that could shake FERC.
April 28, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBFor years, many landowners have complained that the Commission’s use of “tolling orders” keeps their complaints from receiving due process, and yesterday, a judge qualify the agency’s procedure as “Kafkaesque.” POLITICO’s Gavin Bade explains what these orders are, and how this court ruling could reshape FERC. Plus, the EPA is taken to court over its new water rule. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny A...
How Covid-19 is hurting Canada’s climate agenda.
April 27, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBJustin Trudeau’s second term began with a test to his commitment to climate change and the country’s relationship with First Nations. But in a matter of days, the global pandemic and the collapse of the oil market challenged the Prime minister to walk the line between protecting the environment and the country’s thousands of oil and gas jobs. Plus, the administration keeps digging to find the right way to help the American oil industry. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene ...
Special: America’s nuclear problem
April 24, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBOn this special episode of POLITICO Energy, our producer Carlos Prieto looks into America’s nuclear power, and where the country’s dangerous nuclear waste goes. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
The Democrats’ environmental balancing act
April 23, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBWhile oil and natural gas workers all across the country are lining up for unemployment, Democrats face a critical question: Should they jump to their help, or seize the moment and push for aggressive environmental transformation? POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Anthony Adragna explore the question. Plus, an exclusive talk with former State Secretary John Kerry. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is ...
Trump tries to rescue oil
April 22, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBOn Tuesday, the president tweeted he would not let the oil and gas industry die. But POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre says there’s no easy way to help the sector. Plus, Earth Day’s 50th birthday will look different from the previous ones. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
Oil hits an all-time low.
April 21, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBApril 20th was the worst day for oil prices ever: by the end of the day, you could make a dime by making a purchase. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains how such a thing could happen. Plus, the Supreme Court rules to keep the Superfund program alive. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
Are we ready to avoid another Deepwater Horizon?
April 20, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MBIt’s been ten years since the massive oil rig exploded in the gulf coast, killing 11 people and releasing millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. But, has the U.S. taken any steps to avoid it from happening again? Plus, Zack Colman reports that some oil producers could miss out on federal financial help. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio de...
The EPA weakens its own case for clean air standards.
April 17, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MBFor years, EPA analysts have cast a wide net to evaluate the benefits of potential regulations. But when the agency rewrote the Mercury and Air Toxic Standards on Thursday, POLITICO’s Alex reported that it was also taking a narrower approach to future cost-benefit analyses. Plus, FERC holds its position on keeping renewable and nuclear energies out of the country’s largest capacity market. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's...
To contain Covid-19, or to keep nuclear plants running?
April 16, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBSome jobs can be done from home. Others, like refueling a nuclear power plant, can’t. And some small towns that house these energy facilities are having to make a tough choice: to risk spreading the virus, or to shut down the plant, potentially during months of high energy demand. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains the tension. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's ...
Why EPA is passing on a cleaner air standard.
April 15, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MBOn Tuesday, EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler decided not to lower the standard for air pollution, despite the outcry of the scientific community. POLITICO’s Alex Guillen has some details on how this decision could impact public health. Plus, Texas discusses curbing oil production to bump prices across the world. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio depart...
Trump’s risky oil market gambit
April 14, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBPresident Trump has been critical of OPEC for decades, but now he’s being credited with helping push the oil cartel and Russia to cut oil production – a move that’s likely to lift gasoline prices. That’s a risky position to be defending going into an election. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains why. Plus, EPA prepares to keep an air pollution standard to its 2013 level. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny...
Covid-19’s impact on climate change research
April 13, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBIt’s an experiment researchers would have never imagined: What does the U.S. look like with dramatically less pollution? POLITICO’s Zack Colman has been following how the coronavirus pandemic is transforming climate change research. Plus, OPEC+ finally finds a deal. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast produ...
OPEC+ reaches a deal (or does it?)
April 10, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MBDeal’s on, deal’s off, deal’s back on… on a wild Thursday meeting, Russia and Saudi Arabia worked overtime to persuade members of the OPEC+ over cutting oil production. But by the end of the day, there was still no agreement. POLITICO’s Matt Daily and Ben Lefebvre followed the twists and turns closely. Plus, EPA loosens the limits on coal burning. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior...
A Zoom conference to rescue oil prices
April 09, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBIf you think your video conference is important, just wait later today, when the world’s largest oil producers connect to discuss cutting oil production. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre and Zack Colman have intel on what the US expects to hear from that meeting. Also, what Bernie’s candidacy meant and could still mean for the energy world in the presidential campaign. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament ...
An exclusive (and remote) conversation with FERC’s Neil Chatterjee.
April 08, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBPOLITICO’s Gavin Bade talked with FERC’s chairman Neil Chatterjee. The agency has been ramping up its efforts to ensure power reliability during the pandemic. Plus, America’s energy independence may not last much longer. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
Why the Senate won’t cap a super greenhouse gas
April 07, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBA bipartisan push to phase out HFCs, a super greenhouse gas, killed the energy package last month. Now, a bill to achieve just that continues to struggle to make it out of a Senate committee. POLITICO’s Eric Wolff explains why, despite bipartisan support, this package can’t make it out. Plus, the U.S. sets expectations for Thursday’s OPEC+ meeting. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senio...
Trump shows his guns in the oil price war.
April 06, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBAfter talking with American oil producers, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and the leader of Saudi Arabia, the president appeared defiant on Saturday, saying he would consider imposing tariffs on oil imports if the U.S. isn’t treated fairly. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
Can Trump’s “tweet policy” help the oil market?
April 03, 2020 13:24 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBIn a Thursday morning tweet, the president announced a potential drop in oil prices, but the world’s oil leaders were quick to correct him. Plus, the EPA extends the time for comments on its controversial transparency rule. And, why you should not put a call with the federal government on hold. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Priet...
The UN climate summit suffers from social distancing.
April 02, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MBDespite still being 7 months away, the United Nations announced it would delay its yearly summit on climate change, fearing a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, the Interior Department shuts down the Grand Canyon while the disease continues to spread across the country. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politi...
Why the EPA is hitting the brakes on fuel efficiency.
April 01, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBThe agency’s new rule is finally out, and POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Alex Guillen report it is expected to increase pollution and more premature deaths. Plus, Democrats are asking the Interior Department to close national parks during the coronavirus pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
The EPA readies new auto fuel efficiency standards
March 31, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBThe Trump administration is ready to finish undoing one of Obama’s legacy environmental plans, but POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains why not everyone in the auto industry is thrilled about it. Plus, Trump dials Russia to talk about the oil market. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
What the next stimulus package could include
March 30, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBPOLITICO’s Transportation reporter Sam Mintz is following what Congress is considering for the next stimulus package, which could include money for energy infrastructure. And, Trump’s rollback on fracking is held up by a federal court. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
Trump’s losing bet in the oil price war.
March 27, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBPOLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains why the Trump administration’s strategy to end the oil price war is unlikely to work. Plus, the EPA allows big polluters to delay regulatory compliances as they deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
How climate change could open the door for more illnesses in the US.
March 26, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBPOLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how rising temperatures are making an opening for more diseases to spread across the US. Plus, Eric Wolff explains why environmental regulations failed to make the stimulus package. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
The green fine print holding back a new stimulus package.
March 25, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MBPOLITICO’s Gavin Bade and Anthony Adragna break down some of the environmental issues that are delaying a new stimulus package. Plus, the small oil refiners appeal a ruling on biofuel exemptions without support from the EPA. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
The oil price war tests oil execs’ loyalty to Trump.
March 24, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBPOLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre discusses how American oil executives are growing frustrated with the administration’s lack of action on the international front to try to calm the price war that is setting oil prices in the low 20s. Plus, partisan disagreement on environmental provisions stalls more federal response against the economic crisis produced by the coronavirus pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department....
The coronavirus tests Europe’s climate policies
March 23, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MBFrom her apartment in Brussels, POLITICO Europe’s Kalina Oroschakoff joins us to discuss how the virus has fundamentally changed life across Europe, and is testing the continent’s political leaders’ pledges on climate policies. Plus, the virus strikes the Senate and a package to combat the pandemic. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos ...
The coronavirus can’t stop EPA’s controversial deregulations.
March 20, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBIn the middle of a public health crisis, the agency continues to work hard on registering controversial deregulations. And POLITICO’s Annie Snider reports that environmentalists and public health experts worry the agency is escaping public scrutiny. Plus, Zack Colman talks how environmentalists want to embed climate policy on the stimulus packages making their way through Congress. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio de...
Climate activism goes online
March 19, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.25 MBPOLITICO’s Zack Colman is looking at how climate activists, one of the most outgoing activism groups, is having to adapt to adapt through the web. Plus, POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre reports on how oil producers are reacting to dipping oil prices. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
Why restocking the petroleum reserve won't help the oil industry.
March 18, 2020 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBPOLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Eric Wolff and Zack Colman discuss whether the President’s pledge to restock the Strategic Petroleum Reserve would help the struggling oil sector. Plus, Democrats want to include climate change policy in the emergency stimulus package. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.
The cost Trump could pay from the oil crisis
March 17, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBPOLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre, Zack Colman, and Eric Wolff discuss how the drop in oil prices could hurt the President’s re-election bid. Plus, senators reach out to Saudi Arabia to try to bump up oil prices Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.