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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis discusses rising energy prices, Democratic messaging on energy and climate change, and navigating the Trump administration.

Today, POLITICO Energy host Zack Colman sits down with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis for an extended conversation. They discuss what rising energy prices mean for Americans, Democrats’ messaging on energy and climate change ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and how one of the most prominent blue state governors is navigating the Trump administration. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Cyril Zaneski is executive editor of POLITICO’s E&E News. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Veronica Tejera is the deputy head of Audio/Video at POLITICO. Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Follow the show on Apple, Spotify, Youtube and Instagram. Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram: / politico ➤ Facebook: / politico For more reporting on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro…

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Hosts: Zack Colman, Nirmal Mulaikal

Guest: Jared Polis

Topics covered

• energy prices
• Democratic strategy
• 2026 midterm elections
• climate change
• Trump administration

Keywords

• energy prices
• Democrats
• 2026 elections
• climate change
• Trump

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Organizations: POLITICO, Trump administration, POLITICO Energy

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