Professor Bassload waxes nostalgic with the Electric Grandma, Meredith Angwin, author of Shorting the Grid. Join them as they explore the intricate and often misunderstood world of energy infrastructure, diving deep into: - The essential role of chemists in energy production- Why nuclear power is crucial for a stable grid- How policy and payment structures impact electricity reliability- The "fatal trifecta" that threatens energy security- The difference between theoretical energy solutions and real-world grid demands- BASS! LOAD! ENERGY!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Follow Meredith!X: https://x.com/MeredithAngwinSubstack: https://meredithangwin.substack.com/Recorded on March 10th, 2025 at PubKey NYC.
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Energy: it keeps the world moving. We need more of it — a lot more. So we're bringing some serious funk to energy markets.
Host Professor Bass takes the audience on a journey that blends his passion for music, energy, and one-on-one conversations. This series dives deep into electricity — exploring its advancements, economics, growth, and the regulatory nuances that shape energy markets. From a studio apartment in Brooklyn to a 500-megawatt bitcoin mine in Texas, how can the average person understand and navigate these complex pathways as an electricity consumer?
Let's find out.