Thomas Hochman, Pavan Venkatakrishnan

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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Thomas Hochman, Pavan Venkatakrishnan

Category

Government

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Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

The Nuclear Renaissance with Greg Beard and Julie Kozeracki 01.07.2026

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.

Take What You Can Get with Senator Joe Manchin 30.06.2026

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.

FREEDOM with Congressman Josh Harder 03.02.2026

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 confidenc...

Council and Congress with Emily Domenech 10.11.2025

We’re joined by Permitting Council Executive Director Emily Domenech to discuss administrative vs legislative permitting reform, lessons from Congress, and more.    

The End-Users with Chris Phalen and Cy McNeill 20.10.2025

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.

Special Shutdown Edition with Joshua Siegel 10.10.2025

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.

The 3 P’s with Daniel Palken 18.09.2025

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.

The Permitting Picture with Richard Meyer and Peter Stahley 18.08.2025

This week, we talk all about permitting: NEPA, the Clean Water Act, and beyond. We discuss how these laws are slowing or blocking critical infrastructure projects, and consider how to get the political economy right for reform.

Energy Policy Whiplash with Liam Donovan and Yogin Kothari 04.08.2025

In this inaugural episode, we dive deep into the aftermath of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and what it means for America's energy future. After years of massive, partisan energy packages—from the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act to the Republicans' recent reconciliation bill—the U.S. finds itself without a clear long-term energy vision. What just happened? Where does this leave us? And where are...

Introducing Right of Way 30.07.2025

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