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“David Roberts has incredible curiosity about all things energy and a keen intellect in analyzing new ideas from his backgrounds in philosophy and journalism. If you want to hear everything from policy to financing to grid operation to novel forms of clean energy explained in layman’s terms with...”Read full review »
KindOfFunnyLookin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“I keep coming back to this podcast (I’m a subscriber) because the content is always on point and the guests are amazing. The questions from the host are incisive and the discussion is always engaging. Can’t rate this highly enough.”
bgroce via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
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“Can there really be a “best” energy podcast? I’m not sure, but this is consistently a great listen, informative, with new content. I always learn something, and sometimes I learn a lot! Keep it up Dr. Volts!”
David professor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
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“As a layperson who is trying to learn as much as possible about our energy transition, Volts is the best resource, hands down. Each pod is highly informative, with top guests and great discussions. I’m a retired Accountant and this is my favorite podcast.”
Evelin858 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/24
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“Well worth each episode’s time.”
That Kid from Omaha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“Anyone working to abate Global Heating needs to listen to Volts to keep up with the good news, the bad news and the often ugly news.
Warning the text version does contain occasional sappy dog photos.”
A2gourmet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“As someone working in technology electrification I have found myself listening and re listening to old podcasts. This is an incredible resource to all but especially to those caught in the rapidly changing technology, policy and science world of climate, zero emissions tech etc. thank you!!”
Voltz is Essential Listening! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“Volts is absolutely essential listening for me. Volts provides me with a connection to reality and hope for the future. I have become a Volts evangelist, basically everyone I meet gets the “have you heard of the Volts podcast?” speech.”
jjs vt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/24
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“I have learned so much about energy production and transmission from this podcast.
Left or Right, you should listen.
Investors should listen.”
vetmike92 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/24
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“All the right questions to people who are actually making progress saving the climate and shifting to cool green tech.”
LisaK91 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/24
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“In the podcast on the Chevron doctrine, the host says all the Trump SCOTUS appointees are partisan hacks. After Sotomayor’s declarations about the number of children dying of covid, to solely criticize Republican Justices as partisan hacks shows that the host is himself a partisan hack. This...”Read full review »
Ignatius R. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/24
“Deep dives into policy and tech solutions for the biggest challenge facing our world. David Roberts delivers smart, timely, astute interviews with entrepreneurs, policy wonks and elected officials to help us understand both challenges and possible solutions without being a cheerleader or a...”Read full review »
Trying to be woke... via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/23
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“Can’t recommend it enough. A must-listen for anyone interested in energy and decarbonization.”
AddisonSalzman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/23
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“I’m a life-long energy and energy-tech geek, but new fan of Volts. Like a great chocolate mousse compared to cake from a box, episodes are rich with flavorful depth and nuance and have quickly become one of my top favs. Roberts’ own clearly long-acquired deep knowledge allows him to ask serious...”Read full review »
Russ Conser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/23
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“I have been a subscriber since day 1. As a climate / climate-tech nerd (and politics junkie), this show hits every sweet spot. David is an excellent explainer, and excellent interviewer, and he seems like just a really nice approachable human (based on our social media interactions 💅). I really...”Read full review »
davidcairns via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/23
“A great podcast that covers a broad range of issues around the energy transition. A very genial host who has excellent guests that often goes into the import nitty gritty. Well worth your time.”
bignosebruno via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/06/23
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“This is an exceptional podcast: thoughtful, informative, engaging, personable, and even humorous. It’s an invaluable resource for learning about all the good work being done to address the climate crisis. It’s a reminder to remain both clear-eyed and optimistic. And most importantly, it’s a call...”Read full review »
Virgin America loyalist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/23
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“Consistently interesting and enlightening.”
Utcjgcnc via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
12/05/23
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“I have learned more from this show on energy than anything else. Absolutely a wealth of knowledge! Thank you!”
ash_247 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/23
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“Volts is consistently a superb listen. Informative, optimistic but analytical. One of the best guides to the clean energy challenge we face. Subscribe!”
UK Econ teacher via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/04/23
“I look forward to each podcast session, they are informative, positive and extremely well researched, something difficult to find in climate change media.”
soleagui via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/23
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“Roberts’ enthusiasm for renewable energy technology and incisive questions draw me in to learning about things that I would normally find mind-numbingly boring. I hope Biden and his admin and our congresspeople are listening, too, because a better future is really possible for us all.”
Rocky mt mama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/23
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“Dave is a fantastic source of validated information about the current state of climate science.”
cttyler2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/23
“Volts is a fantastic climate, energy and political podcast by David Robert’s who’s a brilliant journalist. Interesting topics, thoughtful guests and all well produced.”
Inoeth99999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/23
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“Great show, I’ve been really digging this since discovering it recently. The host has a really warm, smart presence. Also have to say, as a Minnesota resident, I’ve been enjoying all the love this year :)”
micahwinters_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/23
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“However the last episode (net zero) seems to speculate that capitalism is the problem and the guest seeks to connect the urgent need to address emissions to other issues that are controversial and possibly undesirable. The best way to address climate change is via capitalism (pricing carbon...”Read full review »
ML 3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/23
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“The episode topics often seem wonky, but they almost always wind up being fascinating, and David does a great job making the material accessible to non-specialists. This is among the more relaxing (maybe even hopeful) podcasts I listen to, which is weird to say about a climate and politics podcast”
dukesgirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/23
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“Thank you Dave for getting the awareness for environmental protection & conservation, great job & keep it coming!!!”
MyqRuss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/23
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“The best climate-cast around. Dave is a pro’s pro and distills complex topics into easily digestible nuggets”
J&MsMom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/23
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“I really love this podcast and always come away feeling better informed about complex issues related to climate change and our efforts to mitigate the disaster.”
DaddyPig79 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/23
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“Good job, keep it up.
Alex Meseguer”
AnotherBigFanEC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/23
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“David provides an education that you won’t get anywhere else, in the easy format of conversations with industry insiders and policy experts. An absolute treasure.”
GenesBuddy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/23
“If everyone knew the news that Dave researches and brings to clear light, our conversations in the US about energy and climate change would be so much more focused and effective in driving the most important actions.
Recommended for your listening. And then spread the word!”
Midwest Entrepreneur via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/23
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“Absolutely phenomenal podcast. Highly recommended for anyone interested in climate change and energy, technology and policy.”
Andrew Wilmington via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/23
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“This podcast will keep you informed about the transition to green electric power. The host, David, interviews guests from diverse specialties related to electric power. David knows the subject well and asks guests questions to help listeners understand the subject matter, and he keeps the...”Read full review »
Jxk269 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/23
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“Volts is engaging, inspiring and actionable! I love listening to the conversations that David has with his guests, and always feel like I have learned something new. I highly recommend giving Volts a listen!”
Dan1777999877 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/22
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“Simply the best.”
tamlers mistress via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/22
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“This is the climate podcast I have been looking for. Detailed, clear, educational conversations on different aspects of climate policy”
km-sea via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/22
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“The best in depth, realistic climate and energy podcast out there. Even if you’re not an energy geek, give it a try. You’ll learn more than you even realize.”
simon.zzz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/22
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“This podcast has been a wonderful listening during my studies as a climate change policy grad student. I especially get excited when my professors assign David’s articles and podcast episodes as course material!”
🐌🐋 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/22
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“I had held the opinion that our future looked very bleak. But after listening to some recent podcasts that brought to light very promising data relating to alternative energy, I now think we may adopt clean energy soon enough to limit the damage.
We still have very powerful interests”
Charles Keanan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/22
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“On the recent episodes with Jesse Jenkins you joked/worried that people might not still be listening, but I just want to say I’d gladly listen to a whole lot more on these issues! I’m a new listener (since the IRA passed) and the level of detail and expert knowledge on your podcast (from both...”Read full review »
dan4940 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/22
“David Roberts is a clear (figuratively), passionate voice that will inform you about the practical realities of environmental and energy issues and how practical certain measures are. There is NOBODY I trust more to inform me on these issues. David Roberts will make you more intelligent,...”Read full review »
tall paul oregon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/22
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“Very informative and David is fun to listen to.”
jhljl;j;ljl;jk via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/14/22
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“Not really, but at least I have a working knowledge of what’s going on.
The only podcast in my library that I reliably listen to whenever a new one comes out.”
rescueautumn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/22
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“I’ve really enjoyed David Roberts’ writing for a number of years and over the last year have found this a really enjoyable podcast as I try to learn more about climate policy. He gets an interesting set of guests, conducts wonky interviews that don’t get bogged down. Subscribe to this & his...”Read full review »
mikechampion via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/22
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“Hugely informative.
Some episodes are kind of long. I just play them at 2x speed.”
Reviewer from near Seattle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/22
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