The AI Race: Why the Future of Power Is at Stake with U.S. Energy Secretary, Chris Wright
Tony Robbins and co-host Christopher Zook interview U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright about the current and future state of American energy. Wright discusses the shift from "energy subtraction" to "energy addition," the role of entrepreneurs and deregulation in expanding electricity capacity, and the need to win the global AI race by rapidly growing U.S. power generation. He also covers nuclear power, fusion, quantum computing, natural gas, coal, and where he sees major investment and innovation opportunities in the energy sector.
How AI can solve its own energy crisis | Varun Sivaram
Host Elise Hu introduces a talk by grid futurist Varun Sivaram about the looming clash between rapidly growing AI data center demand and an aging electricity grid. Sivaram explains how making AI data centers flexible in when and where they consume power can relieve grid stress, unlock existing unused capacity, and accelerate the integration of cheap renewable energy. He describes Emerald AI's "Emerald Conductor" software, real-world demonstrations, and industry collaborations aimed at turning AI from a grid threat into a key ally for a cleaner, more reliable energy system.
Sunday Pick: How Texas became America's biggest producer of wind energy | Speed & Scale
Hosts Ryan Pinchasarum and Anjali Grover tell the story of how Texas, long associated with oil and gas, became the largest producer of wind energy in the United States. Through an interview with former Texas Public Utility Commission chair Pat Wood, they trace how public input, bipartisan policymaking, and major transmission investments enabled large-scale wind deployment and cut power-sector emissions by over a quarter, despite growing political polarization around renewables.
RWH061: How To Thrive No Matter What w/ Arnold Van Den Berg
Host William interviews investor Arnold Vandenberg about his decades-long exploration of the subconscious mind, one-pointed attention, and flow states, drawing on examples from yogic practices, neuroscience, and extreme situations like concentration camps. Arnold explains how he has used focus, breathwork, self-hypnosis, affirmations, and character development to transform his health, athletic performance, investing career, and resilience in the face of adversity. He also shares his current investment positioning in an overvalued market, emphasizing commodities and capital preservation, and concludes with reflections on happiness, love, and overcoming selfishness.