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by Thomas Hochman, Pavan Venkatakrishnan
Right of Way is a podcast about energy policy, energy politics, and, above all, the upcoming permitting reform negotiations. It is hosted by the Foundation for American Innovation’s Director of Infrastructure Policy, Thomas Hochman, and Policy Advisor, Pavan Venkatakrishnan.
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- 2 weeks ago25 min
We Have a Deal with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski
We're joined by Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) to discuss how the Senate permitting deal speaks to affordability concerns, why waiting for the next Congress is a mistake, the New Dem priorities that show up in BAAJA, from permit certainty to data centers, and "Silicorn Valley."
- Jul 1, 202641 min
The Nuclear Renaissance with Greg Beard and Julie Kozeracki
We're joined by Office of Energy Dominance Financing Director Greg Beard and EDF Co-Chief Investment Officer Julie Kozeracki to discuss the Department of Energy's financing of reactor parts, the nitty-gritty of the recent EDF loan, and what Congress still needs to do to help make new nuclear happen.
- Jun 30, 202644 min
Take What You Can Get with Senator Joe Manchin
We're joined by Senator Joe Manchin — this time from the Energy Imperatives Summit. We cover the urgency of permitting reform, how political fights over energy infrastructure have evolved, what Sen. Manchin would do differently if he worked on the IRA again, critical minerals, the national debt, and more.
- Feb 3, 202616 min
FREEDOM with Congressman Josh Harder
We’re joined by Congressman Josh Harder, chair of the bipartisan Build America Caucus, to talk about the FREEDOM Act – his new permitting certainty bill aimed at stopping presidents from weaponizing red tape against disfavored energy projects.We cover how court-approved contractors and clear timelines can keep projects on schedule, why an insurance-style de-risking fund gives developers confidence to invest, and how tighter limits on stop‑work orders protect projects that are already under construction.Congressman Harder also shares what’s next on the Build America agenda for housing, infrastructure, and pro-growth policy.
- Nov 10, 202529 min
Council and Congress with Emily Domenech
We’re joined by Permitting Council Executive Director Emily Domenech to discuss administrative vs legislative permitting reform, lessons from Congress, and more.
- Oct 20, 202549 min
The End-Users with Chris Phalen and Cy McNeill
This week, we’re sitting down with the end-users. We discuss how permitting constrains manufacturing an AI, develop some permitting wishlists, and consider how political dynamics have shifted on both sides of the aisle.
- Oct 10, 202516 min
Special Shutdown Edition with Joshua Siegel
We're live from week two of the government shutdown. We consider how the shutdown could play into permitting reform negotiations, and Politico's Josh gives us the Congressional state of play.
- Sep 18, 202553 min
The 3 P’s with Daniel Palken
This week, we’re talking about transmission. We dig into interregional planning, FERC backstops, and cost allocation, and discuss why past efforts at reform have come up short.
About Right of Way
Right of Way is a podcast about energy policy, energy politics, and, above all, the upcoming permitting reform negotiations. It is hosted by the Foundation for American Innovation’s Director of Infrastructure Policy, Thomas Hochman, and Policy Advisor, Pavan Venkatakrishnan.
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