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AI’s explosive growth is forcing America to rethink how it powers the grid. In this condensed recap of Relentless, Ti Morse sits down with US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and General Matter CEO Scott Nolan to unpack the data center buildout, nuclear energy, natural gas, grid reliability, and the economics of scaling artificial intelligence. This shorter version trims the full conversation into a minutes-long listen, highlighting Wright’s case for “energy addition” over subtraction, Nolan’s warning about exponential electricity demand, and why peak demand—not annual averages—will decide who can keep up. You’ll also hear how nuclear restart plans, bridge fuels, and hyperscaler incentives could shape the future of energy, climate tech, and AI infrastructure. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.