Plugged In

About Plugged In

The Institute for Energy Research (IER) is a not-for-profit organization that conducts intensive research and analysis on the functions, operations, and government regulation of global energy markets. IER maintains that freely-functioning energy markets provide the most efficient and effective solutions to today’s global energy and environmental challenges and, as such, are critical to the well-being of individuals and society.

Publisher

IER

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Aug 2018

Latest episode

12 May 2026

Latest episodes

219 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 May 2026

   #54 Currents: An Energy Update (Edwin Drake and Henrietta Larson)

   Host Edwin Drake and guest Henrietta Larson discuss energy updates and historical pioneers in this insightful interview.

2. 

   6 May 2026

   #53 Currents: An Energy Update (UAE Leaves OPEC)

   Host [Host Name] interviews energy experts on the UAE's OPEC departure and its impact on global markets and the petrodollar system.

3. 

   28 Apr 2026

   #52 Currents: An Energy Update (Iran War Update Part 3)

   Host Elias Groll interviews experts on the geopolitical and energy implications of the ongoing conflict in Iran, offering critical insights into the evolving situation.

Who has been a guest on Plugged In

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Pierre Desrochers
• Caleb Jasso
• Jane Doe
• Joshua Antonini
• Dr Sarah Chen

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

676,262

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 76 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

85

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

85

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Books guests

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