John Larsen on political polarization
From Why Do We Keep Fighting Each Other? · · Megan Conner
“MAGA and liberal America are more the same than they are different.”
On , John Larsen, Executive Chairman at Alliant Energy Corporation, spoke about political polarization during Why Do We Keep Fighting Each Other? on Megan Conner.
About John Larsen
John Larsen, executive chairman of Alliant Energy, has appeared in discussions on political division and corporate sustainability. In a November 2025 podcast, Larsen stated that "MAGA and liberal America are more the same than they are different" and argued that "all of us have been sold a lie" by elites who "want to keep the proletariat... fighting infighting" to prevent the public from finding middle ground. In earlier appearances, Larsen discussed the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' involvement in political cases, including its support for Proposition 8 in California, which he said led some members to leave the church. In his corporate role, Larsen has promoted Alliant Energy's clean energy transition, describing a "clean energy blueprint" that includes retiring coal generation, expanding wind and solar resources, and investing in battery storage. He stated the company aims to eliminate coal from its energy mix by 2040 and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Larsen also highlighted Alliant's diversity and inclusion initiatives, pandemic-era customer assistance programs, and a commitment to plant one million trees. Additionally, he expressed support for the 115th Fighter Wing and the selection of Truax Field as an F-35 base, noting the company's collaboration with the unit on emergency preparedness.