Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago
This week, we're republishing a conversation Noah Smith and Matt Yglesias live on Substack this past Monday. They revisit a wide-ranging conversation on the transformative role of electric motors, batteries, and industrial policy in a politically polarized era, touching on the history of energy, global economic competition, AI regulation, the Inflation Reduction Act, Democratic strategy, and the need to redefine America’s identity amid demographic shifts.
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RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE:
Noahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/
Slow Boring: slowboring.com/podcast
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:37) Historical evolution of energy
(01:49) Technological breakthroughs in the 1990s
(02:42) Battery-powered innovations
(04:07) Manufacturing and industrial policy
(05:57) AI and technological frontiers
(08:12) Political and economic implications
(13:51) Sponsors: Netsuite | Adquick
(15:55) China on electric vehicle (EV)
(24:46) Cultural and political shifts
(36:50) Religious freedom and minority rights
(38:28) Race and reverse discrimination
(39:13) Trump administration's anti-discrimination policies
(41:43) Identity politics and democratic party dynamics
(45:42) Obama's coalition and democratic strategy
(47:22) Challenges facing the democratic party
(54:20) Economic policies and fiscal challenges
(01:04:54) Democratic party's internal dynamics
(01:12:23) Wrap
This week, we're republishing a conversation Noah Smith and Matt Yglesias live on Substack this past Monday. They revisit a wide-ranging conversation on the transformative role of electric motors, batteries, and industrial policy in a politically polarized era, touching on the history of energy, global economic competition, AI regulation, the Inflation Reduction Act, Democratic strategy, and the need to redefine America’s identity amid demographic shifts.
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SPONSORS:
NetSuite
More than 41,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud financial system bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, into ONE proven platform. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine learning: netsuite.com/102
AdQuick
The easiest way to book out-of-home ads (like billboards, vehicle wraps, and airport displays) the same way you would order an Uber. Ready to get your brand the attention it deserves? Visit adquick.com today to start reaching your customers in the real world.
–
SEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: Econ102@Turpentine.co
–
FOLLOW ON X:
@noahpinion
@mattyglesias
@eriktorenberg
@turpentinemedia
–
RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE:
Noahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/
Slow Boring: slowboring.com/podcast
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:37) Historical evolution of energy
(01:49) Technological breakthroughs in the 1990s
(02:42) Battery-powered innovations
(04:07) Manufacturing and industrial policy
(05:57) AI and technological frontiers
(08:12) Political and economic implications
(13:51) Sponsors: Netsuite | Adquick
(15:55) China on electric vehicle (EV)
(24:46) Cultural and political shifts
(36:50) Religious freedom and minority rights
(38:28) Race and reverse discrimination
(39:13) Trump administration's anti-discrimination policies
(41:43) Identity politics and democratic party dynamics
(45:42) Obama's coalition and democratic strategy
(47:22) Challenges facing the democratic party
(54:20) Economic policies and fiscal challenges
(01:04:54) Democratic party's internal dynamics
(01:12:23) Wrap
