A rising Democratic star lays out his energy plan

Today, POLITICO Energy host Zack Colman sits down for an extended interview with Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), a leading voice of the party on a range of issues and a rumored 2028 presidential candidate. They discuss Gallego's 32-page energy policy plan, rising electricity prices, data centers, climate change, and why energy affordability should be Democrats’ number priority heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Cyril Zaneski is executive editor of POLITICO’s E&E News. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Veronica Tejera is the deputy head of Audio/Video at POLITICO. Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Follow the show on Apple, Spotify, Youtube and Instagram. Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: ➤ Instagram: / politico ➤ Facebook: / politico For more reporting on energy and the environment,

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This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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