A central focus of the episode is examining the Biden administration's climate change policies and legislation, such as the Inflation Reduction Act and its various subsidies, regulations, and initiatives aimed at transitioning to clean energy.
The episode explores how the rise of far-right parties in the EU could influence policies related to cutting emissions and addressing climate change.
The podcast episodes explore various climate change policies, including the Biden administration's climate agenda, the EU's response, and the potential impact of right-wing populist parties on emissions reduction efforts.
For example, episode Swamp Notes: Biden's climate agenda runs out of steam examines why the Biden administration's climate policies are not resonating with young voters, while episode Far right makes big gains in Europe discusses how the rise of far-right parties in the EU could influence policies related to cutting emissions.
Other episodes, such as Re-Run: The Economics of the Energy Transition and The Transatlantic Industrial Arms Race, delve into the economic implications of climate policies and the potential for trade disputes between the US and EU over clean energy subsidies.