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Power Struggle
by Stewart Muir Media
Improving the energy dialogue in Canada (and beyond) through honest, non-partisan, and fact- based conversations. The energy conversation is personal: it’s in our homes, in our hands, and now, it’s in our ears. Power Struggle invites you to listen in on honest, non-partisan, and fact-based conversations between host Stewart Muir and the leaders and thinkers designing modern energy. Watch videos at https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod
Episodes
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Hormuz, NATO, and the Asian Energy Crisis: Shannon Joseph on Why the World Needs Canadian LNG
In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir welcomes back Shannon Joseph, President of Energy for a Secure Future, fresh off a year of international missions meeting with ambassadors and diplomats from Taiwan, South Korea, India, and the Philippines, and leading trade delegations to Japan...
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Robert Delamar: Kanata LNG, the Frog Lake Partnership & a 12-Year Bet on Canadian Energy
Can a Calgary startup with a Cree First Nation as its largest shareholder build Canada's next great LNG project? In this episode of Power Struggle, recorded with Robert Delamar calling in from Tokyo at 6 a.m., Stewart Muir is joined by the co-founder and CEO of Kanata Clean Power and Climate...
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Chris Prokop: Canada's Propane Export Boom, the Montney Advantage & Why the World Is Knocking
Is the world quietly turning to Canadian propane—and is Canada ready to meet the demand? In this episode of Power Struggle, recorded at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Stewart Muir is joined by Chris Prokop, Senior Vice President of Export Development and External Affairs at AltaGas, to unpack...
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David Detomasi: Oil as a Political Instrument, Energy Poverty & Canada's Superpower Question
Is Canada ready to tell a clearer story about why its energy matters to the world? In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir is joined by Dr. David Detomasi, Professor of International Business at Queen's Smith School of Business and author of Profits and Power: Navigating the Politics and...
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Can Nuclear Power the Arctic and Remote Communities with Dr. Anthony Ciccone
How do you power the places the grid forgot — and could nuclear be the answer? In this episode, Stewart Muir is joined by Dr. Anthony Ciccone, Senior Vice President of the Global Nuclear Sector at WSP, to explore how small modular reactors could transform energy access in some of the most...
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What’s Really Changing in Global Energy and Geopolitics with Robert Johnston
Is the world entering a new era of energy instability — and is Canada ready for it? In this episode, Stewart Muir is joined by Robert (R.J.) Johnston, Director of Energy and Natural Resources Policy at the University of Calgary and former CEO of Eurasia Group, to unpack the geopolitical forces...
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What Energy Data Reveals About Oil Markets with Dane Gregoris
What are investors actually seeing in today’s energy data — and what does it reveal about the future of oil markets? In this episode, Stewart Muir speaks with Dane Gregoris, Energy Director at Enverus Intelligence Research, one of the leading energy analytics firms in the world. Gregoris leads…
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Heather Exner-Pirot: Canada’s Commodity Comeback, Energy Superpower Ambitions & the Arctic Challenge
Is Canada entering a new commodity supercycle — and are we prepared for what comes next? In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir is joined by Heather Exner-Pirot, Director of Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, to explore the economic and...
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Radha Curpen: Can Canada Still Build Big Projects?
Canada says this is the decade of energy security and trade diversification. But can we actually build the infrastructure to make that happen? In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir sits down with Radha Curpen, National Leader of McMillan LLP’s ESG and Sustainability Practice, to unpack...
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Craig Tindale: The Coming Copper Crunch That Could Stall AI, Energy & Defence
What if the future we’re planning simply can’t be built? In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir speaks with Craig Tindale, private investor, systems thinker, and author of the widely discussed essay “Copper: Limits to Growth in the Age of Demand Simultaneity.” Tindale argues that for the...
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Terry Etam: What Canada Gets Wrong on Energy
Terry Etam is one of Canada's most outspoken energy thinkers — a former insider turned straight-talking columnist, and the author of The End of Fossil Fuel Insanity. In this wide-ranging Power Struggle conversation with Stewart Muir, Etam lays out what he calls the “energy literacy” gap — the...
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Is Alberta Ready to Lead the World in Energy - Minister Of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean
Alberta’s oil, gas, and lithium resources are massive — and so are the stakes. In this exclusive Power Struggle episode, Energy Minister Brian Jean joins Stewart Muir to discuss Canada’s global energy role, the new “Grand Bargain” with Ottawa, and why a pipeline to the Pacific could change...
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Is Canada’s Clean Economy Strategy Failing? | Karen Graham on Reality, Resilience & What’s Next
As chair of the Resource Works Advisory Council, Karen Graham brings two decades of experience in public policy, resource development, and environmental governance. In this episode, she joins Stewart Muir to dissect Canada’s “clean economy” — from the promise of BC’s early carbon tax experiments…
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Is Canada Wasting Its Energy Advantage? | Doomberg on Oil, LNG, and the Pipeline Future
Is the real energy crisis a shortage of molecules — or a shortage of common sense? In this high-stakes episode of Power Struggle, energy commentator Doomberg returns to break down Canada’s position on the global energy chessboard. From Venezuela’s heavy crude to Alberta’s untapped potential, he...
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Dallas Smith on Reconciliation, Resource Development & Indigenous Leadership
In this powerful episode of Power Struggle, Dallas Smith — President & CEO of the Nanwakolas Council and strategic negotiator for the Tlowitsis Nation — shares an honest, grounded, and deeply personal perspective on what reconciliation means on the ground in coastal British Columbia. With decades...
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Is Canadian LNG a Climate Solution? | Mark Cameron on Energy, Exports & Emissions
Canada’s energy exports are often criticized as a climate liability — but what if they could actually reduce global emissions? In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir sits down with Mark Cameron — Fellow at the Public Policy Forum, Senior Associate with BlueSky Strategy Group, and former…
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Is Canada Ready to Lead in Both Tech and Resources?
In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir is joined by Nicole Brassard, Vice President for BC at Global Public Affairs, for a candid and far-reaching conversation about one of Canada’s biggest missed opportunities: the false divide between technology and natural resources. From her deep...
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Can Canada Really Afford the Green Transition? | Jerome Gessaroli on Energy, Economy & EVs
Canadians are starting to question the true cost of our energy transition. Finance professor and senior fellow Jerome Gessaroli joins Power Struggle to explain why many of our clean energy policies may be outpacing reality. In this compelling conversation, Jerome breaks down the link between…
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Canada’s Missed Energy Moment? Dr. Anas Alhajji on Oil, EVs, and Global Reality
Is the electric vehicle revolution all hype? Is Canada underestimating its role in the global energy future? In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir is joined by world-renowned energy economist Dr. Anas Alhajji, who breaks down why the "end of oil" is far from reality — and why Canada’s…
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LNG: Canada’s Missed Opportunity? A Conversation with David Keane
He helped build the foundation of Canada’s LNG industry. Now he’s warning what happens if we don’t act. In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir sits down with David Keane, former President of the BC LNG Alliance and Woodfibre LNG, to unpack the global rise of liquefied natural gas—and why...
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Hydrogen, Gas & the Real Energy Future
What if the future of clean energy isn’t about replacing fossil fuels — but building on what already works? In this new episode of Power Struggle, chemical engineer and hydrogen advocate Matthew Klippenstein joins host Stewart Muir for a refreshingly honest conversation about Canada’s energy...
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The Energy Whisperer: Peter Tertzakian on Trust, Transition & the Power of Perception
What if the secret to understanding Canada’s energy future lies not in spreadsheets but in storytelling? In this exclusive Power Struggle episode, renowned energy economist, author, and visual communicator Peter Tertzakian sits down with Stewart Muir to explore how we decode complexity, build...
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The Truth About Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Canada
Canada could lead the world in clean aviation but will we? In this episode of Power Struggle, Stewart Muir sits down with Geoffrey Tauvette, head of the Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, to explore how Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) could revolutionize the industry, if we can...
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Canada's Energy Future: Are We Blowing It?
Is Canada quietly sabotaging its own prosperity? In this powerful new episode of Power Struggle, UBC lecturer and policy expert Adam Pankratz returns to the studio with Stewart Muir for a no-nonsense conversation about Canada's energy, economy, and future. From the ballooning costs of the Trans...
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From Crisis to Leadership: How Crystal Smith Rewrote the Future for Her Nation
Crystal Smith, former Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation, joins Power Struggle to share how her community turned a legacy of exclusion into one of empowerment by leading one of Canada’s most ambitious Indigenous-owned energy projects, Cedar LNG. In this powerful conversation with Stewart Muir,...
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Electric vehicles are the future — but the road to get there isn’t smooth.
In this revealing episode of Power Struggle, host Stewart Muir sits down with Barry Penner, former Attorney General of British Columbia and Chair of the Energy Futures Institute, to examine the growing gap between EV policy and real-world implementation. British Columbia has some of the most...
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Can Canada lead the global AI revolution — or are we about to miss our moment?
Forget model tweaks—the real AI race is about power. We sit down with Kris Krug to map how GPUs translate into gigawatts, why data centers are the new factories, and what it would take for British Columbia and Canada to turn clean energy into sovereign intelligence instead of exporting value and...
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The $40 Billion Project That Changed Everything
What does it take to build the largest private investment in Canadian history? Susanna Pierce reveals the inside story of the $40 billion LNG Canada project as it prepares to ship its first cargo – a milestone she helped shape during her tenure as president of Shell Canada. The conversation takes...
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What can Canada learn from California?
California's ambitious EV mandate faces serious challenges with the 2026 requirement of 35% zero-emission vehicles while current market share sits at just 20%. Brian Maas, president of the California New Car Dealers Association, explains the growing tension between political ambition and market...
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What is The Golden Triangle?
The Tahltan Nation of northwestern British Columbia is redefining Indigenous participation in the mining industry, with women leading operations and creating economic prosperity through ownership stakes in major resource projects. • Tahltan territory spans 97,000 square kilometers (size of...
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Canada Unleashed: The Sleeping Energy Giant
Send us Fan Mail The energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with host Stewart Muir. Reach out to us with thoughts, questions, or ideas at [email protected] Linkedin Instagram Facebook Twitter 🎧 For audio versions of our podcast visit...
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Rebuilding Communities Through Indigenous Investment // Chana Martineau
Shanna Martineau, CEO of Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation (AIOC), shares how loan guarantees are helping Indigenous communities invest in major projects and build economic prosperity. Since 2019, AIOC has facilitated investments totaling over $700 million for 43 Indigenous communities...
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How Coal Powers Your Electric Car // Jean-Baptiste Fressoz
What if everything we believe about “clean energy” is built on a myth? French historian Jean-Baptiste Fressoz joins Power Struggle to challenge the dominant narrative of energy transition. From coal in electric cars to the illusion of hydrogen aircraft, Fressoz unpacks how modern societies…
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How clean is your energy? // Jason Switzer
Can you work in oil and gas and still be an environmentalist? Jason Switzer says yes. In this episode, he joins host Stewart Muir to talk certified natural gas, ESG, Indigenous rights, and clean tech in Canada’s energy transition. Like what you heard? Give it a like 👍 Drop a comment 💬 Subscribe...
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Canada almost froze—here’s what saved it // Greg Caldwell
In January 2024, temperatures in Alberta dropped to -50°C. The electricity grid sent out alerts. Demand skyrocketed. So what kept homes warm? Stewart Muir is joined by Greg Caldwell, Director of Policy and Advocacy at ATCO Gas, for an inside look at the cold snap that put Canada's energy system…
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Is Canada Sleepwalking Into China's Trap | Election Special Ep.7
Canada desperately wants to diversify its export economy. Many believe expanding to other markets is critical to dealing with the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. But renowned journalist Terry Glavin cautions this shouldn’t mean we integrate with China. The more Canada associates...
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Snubbing Canada’s Nose at Trump | Election Special Ep.6
Donald Trump didn’t start the problem. But Jack Mintz knows how to fix it. In the latest episode of the Power Struggle special election series, Mintz tells host Stewart Muir that Canada’s declining productivity started long before the US President’s new tariff war. The solution isn’t slapping the...
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How Trump's Threats Are Reshaping Canada's Energy Strategy | Election Special Ep.5
Monica Gattinger wants to know how. How will the federal Liberal and Conservative leaders fast-track the approval of energy projects? The projects that will reduce Canada’s reliance on US markets. Are Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre moving too fast and furiously in trying to respond to the…
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🇨🇦 Christy Clark on Canada's Energy Future | Power Struggle Ep.4
In this episode of Power Struggle – Campaign Edition, former British Columbia Premier Christy Clark joins Stewart Muir to discuss how Canada can reclaim economic leadership in the world — and what the next Prime Minister must prioritize to get us there. From stalled LNG projects to the need for...
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Jason Kenney on Energy, Recovery, and Canada’s Resilience | Election Special Ep.3
In this episode of Power Struggle: Election Special, former Alberta Premier and federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney joins Stewart Muir to discuss Canada’s most pressing challenges — from addiction policy to energy infrastructure and national defense. Kenney contrasts Alberta’s recovery-focused...
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Goodbye Silver Platter | Election Special Ep.2 with Brian Lee Crowley
Can Canada and the US together become the dominant global energy power? Economist Brian Lee Crowley thinks so. He explains how in the latest episode of Power Struggle. Brian says Canada has no choice but to deepen our economic relationship with the US. And despite what Donald Trump says, the...
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🇨🇦 Polls, Promises, and Politics | Election Special Ep.1 with John Ivison
Trump looms large over Canada’s 2024 federal election. With recent polling showing a dramatic surge for Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, Canadian voters face a critical decision: who can best navigate the existential economic threat posed by a potential second Trump presidency? Political journalist...
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Reconcili-ACTION! // Malcolm Macpherson
Malcolm Macpherson shares his two-decade journey championing Indigenous economic sovereignty through energy law and explains how First Nations are redefining their role as "Resource Rulers" with constitutional rights that fundamentally shape Canada's resource development landscape. Follow us and...
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The Energy Lie Canadians Believe—And Why The World Disagrees // Shannon Joseph
Shannon Joseph once dreamed of being an astronaut, but ultimately chose to tackle humanity's most pressing challenges right here on Earth. With over 15 years of experience in energy, sustainability, and Indigenous relations, Shannon has shaped major federal policies like the Impact Assessment Act...
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Breaking the Energy Barrier and Rewiring the Future // Woochong Um & Isabel Beltrán of GEAPP
What if the biggest opportunity to solve climate change isn't where you think it is? While wealthy nations debate their climate goals, organizations like GEAPP are helping developing countries take bold steps to secure a cleaner, more independent energy future. Discover how the Global Energy...
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Powering Tomorrow with Canada’s Energy and Indigenous Strength // Heather Exner-Pirot
As a Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and a special advisor to the Business Council of Canada, Heather breaks down the hard truths about Canada’s energy future. She wasn’t always in energy. In fact, her journey started in...
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America’s Energy Shake-Up and What Comes Next // Robert (RJ) Johnston
Are we in a Cold War where energy is the weapon? Is energy becoming the world’s most powerful strategic asset? As governments refocus on security and affordability, global energy policy is shifting fast. What does this mean for Canada, the US, and the world? Robert “RJ” Johnston is Senior…
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Will Trump's Tariffs Break US-Canada Relations? // Joe Calnan
What happens when energy, security, and sustainability come together? Today Stewart sits down with Joe Calnan, energy security expert at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and host of the Energy Security Cubed podcast. Together, they dive into the heart of what Power Struggle is truly all…
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Doomberg tells all: The dirtiest secret of the modern economy
What does it take to turn a green chicken into a global voice in energy? We dive into the world of Doomberg—the #1 paid finance Substack tackling energy, geopolitics, and predictions of what's to come. Global energy dynamics are more than just economics; they intersect deeply with immigration and...
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COAL: A Power Struggle Jolt
Happy Holidays from Power Struggle! As developing nations grapple with rapid growth, we explore the dilemmas surrounding coal consumption and the implications for climate goals. Send us Fan Mail The energy conversation is polarizing. But the reality is multidimensional. Get the full story with…
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Improving the energy dialogue in Canada (and beyond) through honest, non-partisan, and fact- based conversations.
The energy conversation is personal: it’s in our homes, in our hands, and now, it’s in our ears. Power Struggle invites you to listen in on honest, non-partisan, and fact-based conversations between host Stewart Muir and the leaders and thinkers designing modern energy.
Watch videos at https://www.youtube.com/@PowerStrugglePod
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