Charged Conversations w/ Brigham McCown

In this episode of Charge Conversations, Brigham McCown has the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering LS Fan from The Ohio State University and Brandy Johnson the Chief Technology Officer at Babcock & Wilcox. Professor Fan discusses his process of chemical looping. Brandy Johnson talks about how Babcock and Wilcox is using the c...

In this episode, Brigham talks with Paul Tice, author of the book "The Race To Zero - How ESG Investing Will Crater the Global Financial System" Get the book below Encounter Books - Paul Tice - The Race To Zero The Race to Zero provides a detailed rebuttal to the case for sustainable investing from the perspective of a long-time Wall Street analyst, investor, and latter-day finance professor. Sust...

Travis Fisher from the Cato Institute joins the show. Travis Fisher is an expert in energy policy for the Cato Institute. Who has the better energy policy? Biden or Trump??

In this episode of Charged Conversations with Brigham McCown, the focus is on the intersection of energy and national security—both for the United States and its global allies. The podcast delves into the evolution of American energy exports, spurred by the shale revolution and advances like fracking and horizontal directional drilling. Reflecting on the journey from LNG import facilities to the b...

This episode of "Charged Conversations" continues our series on EV battery performance. Brigham McCown unravels the complexity surrounding charging infrastructure, including distinguishing between Level 1 and Level 2 chargers, and the importance of creating easy access and payment systems for public charging stations. Additionally, the episode highlights how integrating renewable energy sources in...

Jason Munster joins the show. Jason is an expert in hydrogen cell technology. How close is it to becoming a reality? In this episode of Charge Conversations, host Brigham McCown is joined by Jason Munster, an expert in clean energy and former member of the US Department of Energy (DOE). They discuss the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OSED) and its role in scaling emerging technologies to t...

In this episode of Charged Conversations, host Brigham McCown discusses the sudden slowdown in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States. He explores reasons behind the plateau of EV sales around the 100,000 units per month mark and the stagnation of the average EV cost at $52,000. Special attention is paid to mainstream consumers' hesitation towards EV adoption and the financial los...

In this episode of "Charged Conversations," host Brigham McCown interviews special guest Daryna Onyshko, who discusses the importance of Ukraine to Americans following Russia's invasion in February 2022. The conversation covers various topics including China, Israel, isolationism, and the significance of Ukraine's resistance against Russian aggression. Brigham and Daryna underscore the potential c...

Brigham McCown discusses the 1973 Arab oil embargo and its lasting impact on the United States. It explains how the embargo was a response to Israel's involvement in the Yom Kippur War and the United States' actions that affected OPEC member countries. The embargo led to a quadrupling of oil prices, fuel shortages, and the realization of the US's dependence on Middle Eastern oil. The transcript al...

Brigham McCown discusses the history of power throughout human history, focusing on the transition from manual labor to the use of different energy sources. Brigham emphasizes the significance of coal in shaping society and supporting industrial expansion. Brigham mentions advancements in electricity and the development of wind, hydropower, and geothermal energy. In conclusion, Brigham talks about...

Brigham McCown explores research by Professor Vaclav Smil regarding energy transitions and their connection to quality of life. Smil believes that while the shift to non-fossil fuel energy is inevitable, it will take longer than anticipated. Brigham highlights that renewable energy only accounts for 12% of energy sources in the United States. He emphasizes the importance of understanding energy us...