We’re joined by Permitting Council Executive Director Emily Domenech to discuss administrative vs legislative permitting reform, lessons from Congress, and more.
The End-Users with Chris Phalen and Cy McNeill
10/20/2025 | 49 mins.
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.
Special Shutdown Edition with Joshua Siegel
10/10/2025 | 16 mins.
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.
The 3 P’s with Daniel Palken
9/18/2025 | 53 mins.
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.
The Permitting Picture with Richard Meyer and Peter Stahley
8/18/2025 | 46 mins.
This week, we talk all about permitting: NEPA, the Clean Water Act, and beyond. We discuss how these laws are slowing or blocking critical infrastructure projects, and consider how to get the political economy right for reform.
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.