
Episode 1326 • • 2:06:08 - 2:12:30
1326: Freedom Bracelet
Texas Power Grid Bankruptcy, Deregulation Critique
Multiple Texas energy firms, including Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, filed for bankruptcy following the February winter storm and subsequent price spikes. Analysts argue that deregulation and a lack of winterization incentives led to the grid's failure. The discussion suggests that a reliance on wind energy and the influence of "Green New Deal" policies left the state vulnerable compared to those maintaining nuclear and coal plants.
