Electric Futures

University of Southern California

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Electric Futures is USC’s award-winning podcast that explores the charged intersection of energy and the environment through deep, on-the-ground reporting, original academic research, and alongside the people who will be most impacted by the changes coming their way. Produced by the Center for Climate Journalism at the Annenberg School and hosted by Charles Zukoski — former USC provost, Robert E. Vivian Professor in Energy Resources, and Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering — Electric Futures made its debut in 2024, charting as a Top 50 Science P

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Recent episodes

  • Episodio 8: El Centro de Datos en la CuadraMay 8, 2026 · 26 min
  • Episode 7: Electric Futures Live! Everything You Need to Know About Data CentersApr 23, 2026 · 52 min
  • The Data Center Next Door | Episode 6: The AI Data Center PushbackApr 15, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
  • The Data Center Next Door | Episode 5: Will AI Bring Jobs to the Valley?Apr 15, 2026 · 43 min
  • The Data Center Next Door | Episode 4: Not in My BackyardApr 15, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
  • The Data Center Next Door | Episode 3: Water is for Fighting OverApr 15, 2026 · 45 min
  • The Data Center Next Door | Episode 2: The Tech Behind an AI Data CenterApr 15, 2026 · 59 min
  • The Data Center Next Door | Episode 1: Back to the Imperial ValleyApr 9, 2026 · 51 min
  • Season 3 Trailer | The Data Center Next DoorMar 30, 2026 · 2 min
  • Special | My Story Is A Climate Story: 2025 LA Wildfires | Episode 1: January 7thFeb 4, 2026 · 37 min

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