We’re joined by Congressman Josh Harder, chair of the bipartisan Build America Caucus, to talk about the FREEDOM Act – his new permitting certainty bill aimed at stopping presidents from weaponizing red tape against disfavored energy projects. We cover how court-approved contractors and clear timelines can keep projects on schedule, why an insurance-style de-risking fund gives developers confidence to invest, and how tighter limits on stop‑work orders protect projects that are already under construction. Congressman Harder also shares what’s next on the Build America agenda for housing, infrastructure, and pro-growth policy.

<description>&lt;p&gt;We’re joined by Congressman Josh Harder, chair of the bipartisan Build America Caucus, to talk about the FREEDOM Act – his new permitting certainty bill aimed at stopping presidents from weaponizing red tape against disfavored energy projects.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We cover how court-approved contractors and clear timelines can keep projects on schedule, why an insurance-style de-risking fund gives developers confidence to invest, and how tighter limits on stop‑work orders protect projects that are already under construction.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Congressman Harder also shares what’s next on the Build America agenda for housing, infrastructure, and pro-growth policy.&lt;/p&gt;
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Congressman Josh Harder joins Right of Way to break down the FREEDOM Act and what real permitting certainty would mean for America’s energy buildout.

FREEDOM with Congressman Josh Harder

We’re joined by Permitting Council Executive Director Emily Domenech to discuss administrative vs legislative permitting reform, lessons from Congress, and more.

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Emily Domenech joins to discuss permitting

Council and Congress with Emily Domenech

This week, we’re sitting down with the end-users. We discuss how permitting constrains manufacturing an AI, develop some permitting wishlists, and consider how political dynamics have shifted on both sides of the aisle.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, we’re sitting down with the end-users. We discuss how permitting constrains manufacturing an AI, develop some permitting wishlists, and consider how political dynamics have shifted on both sides of the aisle.&lt;/p&gt;
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Cy McNeill and Chris Phalen join to discuss data centers and transmission

The End-Users with Chris Phalen and Cy McNeill

We're live from week two of the government shutdown. We consider how the shutdown could play into permitting reform negotiations, and Politico's Josh gives us the Congressional state of play.

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We're live from week two of the government shutdown. We consider how the shutdown could play into permitting reform negotiations, and Josh gives us the Congressional state of play.

Special Shutdown Edition with Joshua Siegel

This week, we’re talking about transmission. We dig into interregional planning, FERC backstops, and cost allocation, and discuss why past efforts at reform have come up short.

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Daniel Palken of Arnold Ventures joins to discuss transmission.

The 3 P’s with Daniel Palken

Right of Way is a podcast about energy policy, energy politics, and, above all, the upcoming permitting reform negotiations. 

It is hosted by the Foundation for American Innovation’s Director of Infrastructure Policy, Thomas Hochman, and Policy Advisor, Pavan Venkatakrishnan.

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