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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2025 · 1H 8M

47: Guns & Butter, Interest Rates & Solar Power with Duke Energy’s Ben Friedman

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Ben Friedman is the Senior Rates & Regulatory Strategy Analyst at Duke Energy in Tampa, Florida. He joins this podcast episode to share economic insights on the direction of U.S. interest rates, housing affordability, and workforce challenges in a rapidly changing market shaped by AI and demographic shifts. Ben and Todd's discussion then pivots to energy—covering the role of solar, the rise of data centers, grid stability, and the future of nuclear and natural gas. They also dive into how innovation in batteries and renewable technology is reshaping how utilities meet rising demand.Learn more about Todd's Podcast at ToddDantzler.com.Click here to text Todd!

Ben Friedman is the Senior Rates & Regulatory Strategy Analyst at Duke Energy in Tampa, Florida. He joins this podcast episode to share economic insights on the direction of U.S. interest rates, housing affordability, and workforce challenges in a rapidly changing market shaped by AI and demographic shifts. Ben and Todd's discussion then pivots to energy—covering the role of solar, the rise of data centers, grid stability, and the future of nuclear and natural gas. They also dive in...

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