Vote NO on a Backdoor Expansion of the Ethanol Mandate
The House Rules Committee is set to consider two amendments—proposed by Rep. Sorensen and Rep. Fischbach—that would allow E15 gasoline to bypass existing air‑quality limits, effectively expanding the federal ethanol mandate. The Sorensen amendment simply lifts the restriction, while the Fischbach amendment adds tougher exemption rules for small refiners. Critics argue both measures are morally objectionable and procedurally improper because they alter air‑quality law rather than farm policy. Opponents urge a vote against the amendments to keep the Farm Bill focused on agriculture and to prevent further entrenchment of a contested ethanol program.
Why I Think AI Will Be a New Fundamental of Human Flourishing
In this episode, the host argues that artificial intelligence will become a new fundamental driver of human flourishing, comparable to the impact of low‑cost energy. He explains how abundant, cheap energy created "machine labor" that amplified and expanded physical capabilities,...
Politicians Who Cut Solar and Wind Subsidies Saved Our Grid
Politicians in the House and Senate trimmed federal solar and wind tax credits in the 2024 budget, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” The cuts limit new subsidy‑eligible projects after July 2026, restoring market signals for reliable baseload generation. Following the...