Right of Way

About 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.

Publisher

Thomas Hochman, Pavan Venkatakrishnan

Category

government · science · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jul 2025

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

8 of 11 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   We Have a Deal with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski

   Host [Host Name] interviews Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) about the Senate permitting deal, BAAJA priorities, and the urgency of addressing affordability concerns now.

2. 

   1 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Nuclear Renaissance with Greg Beard and Julie Kozeracki

   Office of Energy Dominance Financing Director Greg Beard and EDF Co-Chief Investment Officer Julie Kozeracki discuss the Department of Energy's financing of nuclear reactor parts and future development.

3. 

   30 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Take What You Can Get with Senator Joe Manchin

   Host Greg Gannon interviews Senator Joe Manchin about permitting reform, energy infrastructure evolution, and lessons learned from the IRA.

4. 

   3 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   FREEDOM with Congressman Josh Harder

   Congressman Josh Harder discusses the FREEDOM Act and its impact on America's energy buildout in this interview with Right of Way.

5. 

   10 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Council and Congress with Emily Domenech

   Host Emily Domenech discusses permitting challenges and solutions with industry experts in this insightful interview.

6. 

   20 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 3: The End-Users with Chris Phalen and Cy McNeill

   Chris Phalen and Cy McNeill discuss data centers and transmission, offering insights into critical infrastructure.

7. 

   10 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Special Shutdown Edition with Joshua Siegel

   Host Joshua Siegel discusses the government shutdown's impact on permitting reform and provides the Congressional state of play in this special live edition.

8. 

   18 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   The 3 P’s with Daniel Palken

   Daniel Palken of Arnold Ventures discusses transmission infrastructure, offering insights into its development and challenges.

9. 

   18 Aug 2025

   The Permitting Picture with Richard Meyer and Peter Stahley

   Richard Meyer and Peter Stahley discuss the political landscape and necessary reforms for the permitting process in this insightful interview.

10. 

    4 Aug 2025

    Energy Policy Whiplash with Liam Donovan and Yogin Kothari

    Host Liam Donovan and guest Yogin Kothari discuss the volatile landscape of energy policy, offering insights into navigating industry shifts.

11. 

    30 Jul 2025

    Introducing Right of Way

Inside a recent episode

We Have a Deal with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski

Published 19 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So that speaks to kind of how significant of an issue this is. So quite frankly, I mean, one of the things I've been excited about related to Baja is that I think it will make it easier to build out cheaper power, get more connections, and then ultimately lead to lower utility bills, which is, that is the goal. […]

Who has been a guest on Right of Way

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• Nikki Budzinski
• Greg Beard
• Julie Kozeracki
• Joe Manchin
• Josh Harder

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

7 ratings

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