Neil Chatterjee on Working With Mitch McConnell, Traversing Political Partisanship and FERC’s Role in the AI Race

Former FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee tells We Are the Government Host Dipka Hesse about his journey from House Ways and Means to serving one of the most prominent Senate leaders in U.S. history–Mitch McConnell. Chatterjee shares some riveting stories about how he came to lead FERC twice, including during the global pandemic, with an unmatched style and success.As a political appointee during President Trump’s first term, Chatterjee shares how he governed the independent agency in an era of acute political partisanship. He reflects on taking the helm from his friend, the late FERC Chairman Ken McIntyre.This is a candid, thoughtful conversation about public service, Chatterjee’s legacy, lessons learned, and his lasting impact on energy policy.This podcast is produced as a time capsule for America's 250th anniversary, preserving the stories and contributions of those who have helped build our Republic. If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on We Are The Government, please reach out. Host and Executive Producer: Dipka Hesse ([email protected]) X: @DBHesseLinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/dipkabhambhani⁠YouTube: @theenergyodyssey Thank you to our great team who helped make this  episode possible. A special thanks to Mathew John for his creative counsel and support, without which this wouldn’t be possible.Executive Producer: Richard Taliaferro ([email protected])Graphic Artist: David Zerba ([email protected])Editor: Axel Soderland ([email protected] )#Podcast #WeAreTheGovernment #NeilChatterjee #FERC #EnergyPolicy #PublicService #FederalGovernment #GovernmentLeadership #EnergyMarkets #GridReliability #ClimateTech #CapitolHill