Power Struggle
Improving the energy dialogue in Canada (and beyond) through honest, non-partisan, and fact- based conversations.
The energy conversation is personal: it’s in our homes, in our hands, and now, it’s in our ears. Power Struggle invites you to listen in on honest, non-partisan, and fact-based conversations between host Stewart Muir and the leaders and thinkers designing modern energy.
Watch videos at https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod
Episodes
13 episodes
Did you get COAL in your stocking?
Happy Holidays from Power Struggle! As developing nations grapple with rapid growth, we explore the dilemmas surrounding coal consumption and the implications for climate goals.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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8:28
Harnessing Gaming and AI for Sustainability // Valentina Riggins
What if the future of energy innovation lies in gaming technology? In this episode of Power Struggle, we are joined by Valentina Riggins, Senior Vice President of Digital Consulting at Worley. Valentina provides an in-depth look in...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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45:28
Can Canada afford to ignore U.S. energy needs? // Kent Fellows
Dr. Kent Fellows is an economist and assistant professor at the University of Calgary. With expertise in energy, infrastructure, and competition policy, Kent has advised provincial, federal, and international governments on major policy decisio...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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54:43
How Energy Policies Contribute to the Housing Crisis // Bill Tieleman
Bill Tieleman is one of British Columbia’s most seasoned and influential strategists. With decades of experience in political communications, including roles in the B.C. Premier’s Office, for the NDP, and the BC Federation of Labour, Bill has s...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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44:09
Poverty Kills Climate Action (with Susan Downie-Gagnon)
What if we could align climate action with economic growth while empowering communities?Today we welcome Susan Downie-Gagnon, a changemaker in Canada’s natural resource sector.Beginning her career in medical science and HIV rese...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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29:24
Unpacking the Energy Landscape with Robert Bryce
Today we welcome Robert Bryce, Texas based reporter, author and documentary producer.Raised in the oil-rich heartland of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Robert's journey into energy journalism was inspired by early exposure to the industry and guided ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:58
Turning Waste into Wealth with Sustainable Technology // Barinder Rasode
Barinder Rasode is turning waste into wealth. As CEO of Tersa Earth Innovations, she’s pioneering new ways to extract resources from mining waste, all while advocating for her community.With experience in government, health care...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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42:48
The First Carbon Tax // Barry Penner
At Power Struggle we aim to end the conversation blackout around modern energy.Barry Penner is a former park ranger turned lawyer, politician, and BC’s Minister of Environment. Known for major changes including North America’s first bro...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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55:23
Energy, Innovation, and Inclusion // Margareta Dovgal
Margareta is the Managing Director of Resource Works. She’s a passionate advocate for pragmatic natural resource policy with a passion for technology, innovation, and Indigenous economic development. Spending time in the UK, the UAE, and Canada...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:04:09
The Last Barrel of Oil // Adam Pankratz
Adam Pankratz is a professor at the University of British Columbia with a deep background in banking, energy, and mining. He joins Power Struggle to bring his unique take on the challenge (and costs) that switching from fossil fuels to green en...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:14
Energy, The Environment, and Polarization // Dr. Emily Huddart
Host Stewart Muir speaks with Emily Huddart Kennedy, Professor and Associate Head at the University of British Columbia and author of Ecotypes: Five Ways of Caring About the Environment. Emily explores the complex relationships peo...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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59:03
Canada's Role in the World // Jock Finlayson
Jock Finlayson brings over 3 decades of experience in economic policy, leadership, and business strategy. He has been instrumental in shaping key decisions across Canada’s energy and business sectors. As the Chief Economist of the Independent C...
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Episode 2
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47:33
Short: The Energy Trilemma
Unlock the intricacies of the "Energy Trilemma" as we explore the fine balance between energy security, affordability, and sustainability. How do we navigate the complexities of a global (and growing) energy system while striving for a cleaner,...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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