From the Source with Wade Crowfoot

In this episode of From the Source, California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot sits down with David Hochschild, Chair of the California Energy Commission, to discuss the state's unprecedented clean energy transformation. Together, they explore how California has grown into the world's fourth-largest economy while dramatically expanding renewable energy, battery storage and electric vehicles.

What is California doing to combat climate change? Secretary Wade Crowfoot sits down with California's preeminent climate leader, California Air Resources Board Chair Lauren Sanchez, to learn about the progress the state has made toward cleaning the air while also building our economy. Find links and resources on our website.

How did catastrophic wildfire shape the Newsom Administration? Wade sits down with CAL FIRE Director and Fire Chief Joe Tyler who has been at the Governor's side during all of California's major wildfires in the last 8 years. From scaling up the state's response and technology capabilities to transforming the state's prevention work, Chief Tyler lays out in clear terms how California has adapted to the new reality of a year-round fire season and where the state needs to go next on its wildfire journey.

Eight years. Historic wildfires, droughts, and an energy transition that has reshaped the fourth largest economy in the world. Now California Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot is pulling back the curtain.From the Source brings you unfiltered conversations with leaders across the Newsom Administration who have made the tough calls and consequential decisions that impact us all. No spin. No talking points. Just the truth behind California’s unfolding environmental story.  Coming soon to your podcast feed!