@HardPointsPod

Neal Rickner & Mike Smith Former fighter pilots and current entrepreneurs. Startups, energy, and national security. Weekly.

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How does an executive order die? The 2020 grid order collapsed because utilities had no idea what it wanted from them. The new one's sharper—but it puts a lot of power in one person's hands. Join the discussion on @HardPointsPod now: youtu.be/4dpdqT-_HHw
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The solar industry built its supply chain to survive big ups and downs. Be nimble, build a tool that makes it easier, and there's real opportunity in the grid too. 🎧 Full episode of @HardPointsPod out now: youtu.be/4dpdqT-_HHw
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Turbines are sold out for years. People are importing them from overseas—Elon Musk is even eyeing the turbine blade business to get more, faster. Join the discussion on @HardPointsPod now: youtu.be/4dpdqT-_HHw
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This week on Hardpoints: Trump's grid emergency order. Iranian state actors got into a US dam in the Northeast. The twist? It wasn't even functioning—nothing to break. A farce. But they still got in. 🎧 Full episode: youtu.be/4dpdqT-_HHw
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We're sending young Army officers into the field blind to what many call the largest threat multiplier on the planet: climate change. Neal saw an island in Vanuatu that won't exist in 20 years. 🎙️ Full convo on @HardPointsPod 💬 Comment WATCH HP or LISTEN HP 🔗 Linktree in bio
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Mass migration doesn't just move people — it destabilizes entire regions. The Navy Postgraduate School has a team studying one question: what happens to national security when climate drives people from home? 🎙️ Full convo on @HardPointsPod with @climate_mike and Neal Rickner.
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If leadership is just tactical proficiency and push-ups, why have officers at all? Decentralized command is one of the military's greatest strengths — and a dangerous one to misread. Watch @HardPointsPod and join the discussion here: youtu.be/2-cz5xv-a-g
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What if AI automation actually creates a whole new generation of skilled blue-collar careers? @HardPointsPod breaks down China's AI automation factories. youtu.be/si3zsUkp2mg?si=yBIh…
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If AI regulation is about safety, shouldn't all major AI companies be treated the same? @HardPointsPod discusses AI and political corruption. youtu.be/si3zsUkp2mg?si=yBIh…
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Why are conspiracy theories gaining more traction when real-world scandals––like the Epstein files––expose abuses of power? #ReleasetheFiles @HardPointsPod discuss the decline of trust in the U.S. government. youtu.be/si3zsUkp2mg?si=yBIh…
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The AI race isn't just about smarter models. China is integrating AI into factories, robotics, and manufacturing at massive scale while the US dominates frontier AI models. Which matters more? Hear the discussion on @HardPointsPod now. 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/Ddk1of6GWQA
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As AI drives electricity demand higher, the question being asked is: If power is limited, who gets priority? Schools or AI data centers? We have our answer. What would you choose? Join the conversation on @HardPointsPod👇 🔗 youtu.be/xkJo3Wm_2To?si=hDa0…
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If sunlight is free, why would you choose to use coal as your energy source? Renewable energy like solar + batteries beats coal on cost every time. Watch the episode of @HardPointsPod👇 🔗 youtu.be/xkJo3Wm_2To?si=hDa0…
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When droughts and heat waves occur, we assume they'll eventually go back to their baseline. But what if the baseline itself is changing? That's called climate-driven aridity. Learn more about the effects of climate change on @HardPointsPod👇 🔗 youtu.be/xkJo3Wm_2To?si=hDa0…
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The Department of Energy issued six emergency orders to keep coal plants open that were set for retirement, in order to keep AI data centers running. Get the low down on the energy grid with @HardPointsPod👇 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/xkJo3Wm_2To
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If most wind developers avoid military training areas to begin with, then why is the Pentagon suddenly cracking down on warm farms? 🤔 Hear our theories on @HardPointsPod👇 🔗 youtu.be/agqa50JW9zE?si=V05P…
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Former military pilots explain whether or not if wind turbines are a major radar threat on @HardPointsPod 🔗 Watch it here: youtu.be/agqa50JW9zE?si=V05P…
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What're the chances that China could successfully invade Taiwan? 🇨🇳 🇹🇼 @HardPointsPod breaks down the logistics👇 🔗 youtu.be/EDkcjW2WTcA?si=nNT5…
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Taiwan's biggest downfall might just be energy... and China's got all of the energy resources they need. Learn more about energy security on @HardPointsPod👇 🔗 youtu.be/EDkcjW2WTcA?si=nNT5…
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