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Alex Epstein

Founder & President, Center for Industrial Progress

Search every verified Alex Epstein interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Alex Epstein, founder and president of the Center for Industrial Progress, appeared in a recent interview with Stossel TV in which he discussed his views on fossil fuels, AI, and energy policy. Epstein argued that fossil fuels are necessary for reliable power and human flourishing, and he criticized the push toward net-zero emissions, stating that countries pursuing these policies have faced economic hardship and energy scarcity. He also commented on AI, describing it as vital to national security and future prosperity, and he pushed back against concerns about data centers' resource use. During the interview, Epstein also addressed the role of solar and wind power, claiming these sources are primarily "fuel savers" rather than reliable substitutes for fossil fuel plants. He referenced examples of European energy struggles and argued that the U.S. should not abandon AI development or related infrastructure. The interview was published alongside Epstein's ongoing advocacy for increased fossil fuel production and use.

Recent appearances

  • The Fossil Fuel Comeback: Alex Epstein on AI, Climate Alarmism, and the Retreat from Net Zero

    October 20, 2026 · 📺 John Stossel

    For years, climate hysteria won most every argument. Now, finally, that hysteria has diminished. Here’s why. --------- To make sure you receive weekly video from Stossel TV, sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscrib... --------- “[Climate change] is our World War II!” claimed AOC. “Transition away from the oil industry, yes!” said President Biden. Those were winning arguments just a few years ago. Companies like Microsoft boasted, "by 2030, [we'll] be carbon negative!” But now: “You're just getting admission after admission that we're not going to do these things,” says Alex E…

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  • Goblin-Mode, Jon Gray from Blackstone Joins, Alex Epstein on OPEC, Trial Progresses

    April 28, 2026 · 📺 TBPN

    00:04:20 In-Car Surveillance 00:16:28 Goblin-Mode 00:18:54 Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone, joined the firm in 1992 and has been instrumental in its growth to managing over $1.3 trillion in assets. In the conversation, he reflects on Blackstone's evolution from a small advisory business to a global investment powerhouse, emphasizing the firm's entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to delivering premium returns. Gray also discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on various industries, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities it presents for investors. 00:40:24 Colleen…

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  • Oil & AI, Alex Epstein Joins, Adam Smith, Recursive Self-Improvement

    March 09, 2026 · 📺 TBPN

    07:23 Ships in Gulf Declare Themselves Chinese to Dodge Attack 09:12 Largest Oil Disruption in History Reactions 20:58 Oil & AI 46:02 Sundar's New Pay Deal 54:52 Four Loko For Sale 01:06:41 Dr. Alex Wissner-Gross on emulating a fruit fly brain and advancing whole-brain simulation 01:26:27 Charles Lamanna on Microsoft Copilot Cowork and the upcoming Microsoft 365 E7 suite 01:41:13 𝕏 Timeline Reactions 01:45:39 Julien Bek on AI’s shift from tools to outcome-driven software businesses 02:05:52 Eoghan McCabe on Intercom’s AI customer agent FIN and its rapid growth 02:19:14 Alex Epstein on the geop…

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  • Renewable Energy, Fossil Fuels, and the Climate Debate | Alex Epstein | EP 514

    January 13, 2025 · 📺 Jordan B Peterson

    Jordan Peterson sits down with philosopher, podcaster, and author Alex Epstein. They discuss the unprecedented need for energy to fuel the AI boom, the potential for abundant energy to outpace the problems it could create, the failure of the net-zero agenda, the necessity of a pro-human, pro-fossil fuel world, and the governmental policy ideas that would ensure an energy rich future. Alex Epstein is a philosopher and energy expert who argues that "human flourishing" should be the guiding principle of energy and environmental progress. He is the author of the new bestselling book, “Fossil Futu…

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  • #207: Alex Epstein (Center for Industrial Progress) - Why Canadian Energy Enables Human Flourishing

    January 02, 2025 · 📺 Trevor Rose

    Hello, and welcome back to the podcast This episode we are joined by Alex Epstein - founder & President of the Center for Industrial Progress - a for-profit think-tank seeking to bring about a new industrial revolution by using technology to improve the planet across a multitude of industries including mining, manufacturing, agriculture, chemistry, and energy. Mr. Epstein is also the author of the new book titled Fossil Future, the New York Times bestseller The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, and the creator of EnergyTalkingPoints.com - a source of talking points on energy, environmental, and c…

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  • EP 233: Alex Epstein on Why Fossil Fuels Are Needed for Continued Human Flourishing

    July 22, 2024 · 📺 Gabriella Hoffman

    In Episode 233 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Center for Industrial Progress founder, author, and philosopher Alex Epstein to the program. In this exclusive teaser clip fo her forthcoming YouTube interview and Townhall.com write-up, Alex discusses what led him to start the Center for Industrial Progress and the problem with efforts to decarbonize in the U.S. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Bookmark Gabby's YouTube Channel (   • INTERVIEW: Alex Epstein Explains Why Fossi...  ) and Townhall.com Column (https://townhall.com/columnists/gabri...) before Friday's release. Connect wit…

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  • Compelling Argument for Fossil Fuel with Alex Epstein

    October 29, 2023 · 📺 Frontier Africa Reports

    To use fossil fuels they can prosper so whether it's yes of course the Nations that have abundant resources should use them but ...

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  • The Full Alex Epstein: the Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, and Green Deceptions

    April 18, 2023 · 📺 John Stossel

    Green activists want to BAN fossil fuels. I wish they’d listen to energy author Alex Epstein. He explains how fossil fuels make the world better, and how banning them ruins lives. -------- Don't miss a single video from Stossel TV. Sign up here: https://www.johnstossel.com/#subscribe --------- How can fossil fuels be “moral" when activists tell us, “keep it in the ground?" Because: “3 billion people …. still use less electricity than a typical American refrigerator” says Epstein. To allow them to have a modern life, “that's going to depend on fossil fuels.” But what about polluti…

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  • Alex Epstein: Our Fossil Future, Keynote Address, Heartland Institute Climate Conference 2023

    March 02, 2023 · 📺 The Heartland Institute

    Alex Epstein, author of the new book Fossil Future, the New York Times bestseller The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, and the creator of EnergyTalkingPoints.com, gives his keynote address at The Heartland Institute's 15th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC15) on Feb. 24, 2023. The Fifteenth International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC15) featured more than 50 speakers who are top scientists in their fields and policy experts from around the world. Each edition of these conferences attracts scientists, legislators, environmentalists, and more all discussing their views on clima…

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  • Nevada Newsmakers - Oct 7, 2022 - Alex Epstein, President, Center for Industrial Progress

    October 07, 2022 · 📺 Nevada Newsmakers

    Friday, October 7, 2022 Host: Paul Enos, CEO, Nevada Trucking Association Guest: Alex Epstein, President, Center for Industrial Progress

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  • The Truth About Fossil Fuels and Climate Change, with Alex Epstein

    June 01, 2022 · 📺 Megyn Kelly

    Megyn Kelly is joined by Alex Epstein, author of "Fossil Future," to speak about the future of energy, the politics of fossil fuels, the truth about how little fossil fuels billions of people use in the world, and more. LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos everyday: https://bit.ly/3Aw93yw Watch full clips of The Megyn Kelly Show here: https://bit.ly/3xFXNxI Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts: Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/0awxEJH... Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: Twitter —   / megynkellyshow…

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  • They Are Lying About Fossil Fuels w/ Alex Epstein

    May 29, 2022 · 📺 Bitcoin Magazine

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Notable quotes

“The future of human prosperity and America's national security in terms of prosperity. There are hundreds of millions of Americans who have absolutely no idea what they're missing out on with AI because AI is going to bring them a level of access to intelligence that was previously reserved only for the very rich. So you can think of the realm of teaching like very rich people can afford private tutors in multiple su”

“The basic mistake with how people think about solar and wind is they need to recognize that solar and wind are useful, but they are useful primarily as fuel savers, not as reliable power. The perfect use case of solar panels and wind turbines is you're in a place with expensive fuel like Japan, Korea, right? You don't have a lot of fuel. Let's say you don't have developed nuclear power in part because the anti-nuclea”

“Long term, I believe what the best estimates I've seen is longer term, we're actually screwed in the other direction. We've had all of these anti-fossil fuel policies that have disincentivized long-term investment in oil. And oil is really hard to sustain. People need to remember oil depletes over time. So, you don't just take the same well and keep tapping at the exact same amount. You have to do what's called reser”

“I'm very sympathetic to that argument. It would be just miraculous if it didn't get a lot worse in terms of prices. I mean, you're dealing with a situation we talked about last time. You have a certain amount of spare capacity. So, you know, international agencies released a lot of oil reserves. But these are all very temporary measures. It's like 30 days here, 90 days there, 180 days. And there was already a bunch o”

“The only solutions involve unlocking oil in one way or another. You do not want to screw up the markets so that people are less inclined to unlock oil. Nor do you want to screw up the markets to destroy information. So again, the main unlock is reopen that strait. There's no way around that. But then we can talk about other things. So one category is what you call spare or emergency capacity. And this is, there's som”

“The Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has control over, is 20% of the world's oil production flowing through that every day. And so whether you're looking backward or looking forward, there is no replacement whatsoever for opening that strait and keeping it open. And one of the things we've heard from different people is, oh, we have a lot of options on the table. There are definite things that you can do, but none of the”

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