Energy Thinks with Tisha Schuller

In this bonus solo episode, Tisha Schuller unpacks and connects three threads: * The kind of endurance it takes to keep moving when every instinct says stop, * A culture-war symbol that may become a bridge, and * The surprising leadership muscle that unlocks momentum after you’ve run out of strategies. Mentioned in the episode: The Myth and The Moment is now available. “ Ruben Gallego's 'Big Ass T...

In this mini episode, John Dabbar, chair of the National Petroleum Council’s subcommittee on greenhouse gas emissions, joins Tisha Schuller to react to The Myth and The Moment . John led the National Petroleum Council (NPC) study released in April 2024 “ Charting the Course: Reducing GHG Emissions From The U.S. Natural Gas Supply Chain ,” which was requested by Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm....

In this episode of the Energy Thinks podcast, Tisha Schuller is joined by Amy Cradic , senior vice president and chief operating officer of Non-Utility Businesses, Strategy, and External Affairs at New Jersey Resources (NJR). Amy is responsible for providing leadership, management, and vision to NJR Clean Energy Ventures, NJR Energy Services, and NJR Midstream while also overseeing the company’s C...

In this solo episode, Tisha Schuller unpacks the political and industry dynamics shaping today’s energy conversation. Tisha challenges both climate champions and fossil fuel advocates to stop the overreach and start building the middle path we require. Mentioned in the episode: The Myth and The Moment is available for pre-order . Get your copy today! “ What Passage of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’...

A great conversation (as usual) with Williams’s new CEO, Chad Zamarin, kicking off Season 9 of the podcast. With the release of Tisha’s new book The Myth and The Moment just around the corner, this episode dives into the core themes shaping today’s energy landscape—from the unraveling of the myth of an easy energy transition to the powerful opportunities emerging from this new moment. Since joinin...

In this bonus episode, Tisha Schuller shares five practical insights of advice from a recent keynote appearance for navigating disagreement and building alignment in tough rooms. This is a recap of a keynote given to the Energy Leadership Institute (ELI) . Mentioned in the episode: Tisha’s forthcoming book, The Myth and The Moment . Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Both of These Things Are True e...

In this solo season finale, Tisha reflects on the biggest takeaways from writing The Myth and The Moment —and why a rational energy transition is no longer a given. She explores how industry leaders are navigating opportunity and credibility in a volatile environment, and what’s at stake as the Myth refuses to die. From zombie narratives to real leadership, this episode is a call to action for tho...

Tisha Schuller welcomes Roger Pielke Jr. , senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and professor emeritus at the University of Colorado Boulder to the Energy Thinks podcast. At AEI, Roger focuses on science and technology policy, the politicization of science, government science advice, and energy and climate. He is also a distinguished fellow at the Institute of Energy Economics,...

In this solo episode, Tisha Schuller explores why The Myth of an Easy Energy Transition remains stubbornly persistent and how you, the oil and gas leader, are well placed to play a pivotal role in shaping the post- Abundance narrative. For more, sign up for Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletter . Mentioned in the episode: Tisha’s upcoming book, The Myth and The Moment . Ezra Klein and D...

Tisha Schuller welcomes Ruy Teixeira, nonresident senior fellow at American Enterprise Institute (AEI) to the Energy Thinks podcast. Ruy focuses on the transformation of party coalitions and the future of American electoral politics. Before joining AEI, he was a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress from 2003 to 2022. He is the author of many books, reports, and articles. He is the coa...

In this solo episode, Tisha Schuller reflects on the role of leadership and strategy during times of uncertainty. For more, sign up for Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletter . Mentioned in the episode: Tisha’s first book, Accidentally Adamant . Recent Both of These Things Are True newsletters, “ The Myth Revealed by The Moment ” and “ Everything Changes. Here’s a Plan for That ”. If you...

In this solo episode, Tisha Schuller reflects on the current state of the energy sector, the shifting political landscape, and how companies can navigate this ever-changing environment. For more, sign up for Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletter . Mentioned in the episode: Both Of These Things Are True newsletters “ Thank You for Smoking ” and “ Climate Warrior or Climate Curious ”. Sub...

In this solo episode, Tisha Schuller explores the best way you can take advantage of the current political chaos: with steady and steadfast leadership. For more, sign up for Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletter . Mentioned in the episode: Both Of These Things Are True newsletters “ Thank You for Smoking ” and “ Climate Warrior or Climate Curious ”. Subscribe here for Tisha’s weekly Bot...

Tisha Schuller welcomes Lorna Luebbe, general counsel, senior vice president, and chief sustainability officer for Puget Sound Energy to the Energy Thinks podcast. Lorna received a bachelor’s degree in geology and economics from Cornell University and received her law degree from Lewis & Clark. She also completed the Executive Management Program from the University of Washington. For 23 years Lorn...

Tisha Schuller welcomes Arnab Datta, managing director of policy implementation at Employ America and director of infrastructure policy at the Institute for Progress (IFP), to the Energy Thinks podcast. Arnab brought his expertise in policy and law to Employ America starting in 2020 and joined IFP in 2023. Prior to this, he served as a legislative fellow for Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), where he...

Tisha Schuller welcomes Rebecca Keller-Friedman , director at Adamantine Energy, to the Energy Thinks podcast. In her role, Becca guides clients through the nuanced intersection of climate, ESG, disruptive technology and geopolitics to mitigate the unique risks facing each oil and gas company. Tisha and Becca dive into the complex landscape of the energy transition, discussing how the forces of Th...

In this solo episode, Tisha Schuller explores a core controversy at the heart of how oil and gas leaders discuss energy and climate: truth bomb or diplomatic engagement? How energy leaders respond will inform the opportunities ahead. For more, sign up for Tisha’s Both of These Things Are True newsletter . Mentioned in the episode: Both Of These Things Are True newsletters Three Ts of Energy Realis...

Tisha Schuller welcomes Matthew Yglesias, journalist and writer at Slow Boring, to the Energy Thinks podcast. Matt is a veteran internet content creator with an expertise in American politics and public policy. He is also a columnist for political and policy opinion at Bloomberg and the author of several books including One Billion Americans: The Case for Thinking Bigger. Slow Boring is a daily ne...

In this solo episode, Tisha Schuller dives into two big ideas that are shaping the future of energy and the role of the oil and gas industry in a rapidly evolving world. Tisha explores what hasn't changed about energy, climate, and decarbonization, and what lessons industry can learn from the progressive left's journey, and how it relates to the energy sector. These topics and more will be explore...

Tisha Schuller welcomes Nile Garritson, portfolio manager at CalSTRS, to the Energy Thinks podcast. Tisha and Nile met when they co-spoke on “The Evolution of ESG” panel at the Barclay’s Energy CEO conference in September 2024. CalSTRS is the California State Teachers' Retirement System. Founded in 1913, CalSTRS manages one of the largest pension funds in the U.S., serving over 1 million members,...

Tisha Schuller welcomes John Dabbar, managing director of low carbon technologies at ConocoPhillips, to the Energy Thinks podcast. The low carbon team at ConocoPhillips evaluates opportunities and technologies that can closely integrate with the company’s global operations, markets, and competencies. John led the National Petroleum Council (NPC) study released in April 2024 “Charting the Course: R...

Tisha Schuller welcomes Austin Knight, vice president, hydrogen at Chevron to the Energy Thinks podcast. Austin received an electrical engineering bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M and completed his master’s in business administration from Texas McCombs School of Business. He completed the Centre for Management Development executive education program from the London Business School. As the vice pre...

Tisha Schuller welcomes Naomi Boness, managing director of both the Standford University Natural Gas and Hydrogen Initiatives to the Energy Thinks podcast. Prior to her role at Stanford, Naomi held technical and management positions at Chevron for over a decade where she most recently worked in upstream strategy and portfolio analysis, with particular emphasis on North America shale gas and global...

Tisha Schuller welcomes Matt Kolesar, chief environmental scientist at ExxonMobil to the Energy Thinks podcast. Matt received a bachelor’s degree from The University of Akron and completed executive leadership training at the University of Michigan in June 2023. Matt is an internationally recognized 26-year ExxonMobil veteran who leads global advocacy and issue management of methane and flaring. H...

Tisha Schuller welcomes Scott Hallam, president and CEO at Boardwalk Pipelines to the Energy Thinks podcast. Scott joined Boardwalk in September of 2023 with over two decades of upstream, midstream, and downstream experience in the natural gas industry. Prior to joining Boardwalk's leadership Scott held various leadership roles in operations, commercial, engineering, construction, environmental, a...