Chris Wright
Mentioned in 32 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
U.S. Energy Secretary in the Trump administration who has been heavily involved in energy policy and infrastructure initiatives, including LNG terminal expansion, nuclear microreactor transportation, and data center power regulation. He has also played a diplomatic role in energy matters, visiting Venezuela to assess its oil industry and signal U.S. engagement with new leadership. Podcast coverage focuses on his coordination of energy market responses, deregulation efforts for data centers, and broader administration energy strategy.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 12, 2026
5/12/26: Trump Says Ceasefire On Life Support, Trump Desperate Gambit On Gas Prices, UFO Files Breakdown
“Quoted on economic pressure campaign against Iran through blockade and asset freezes”
Bloomberg Surveillance · Apr 28, 2026
Bloomberg Surveillance TV: April 28th, 2026
“Guest discussing Iran sanctions, U.S. energy exports, refinery capacity, and Trump peace pipeline initiatives”
Shift Key with Robinson Meyer · Apr 23, 2026
Everything We Didn't Know About the World’s Buzziest Geothermal Startup
“Current Trump administration official; publicly supportive of Fervo; has formalized ties to company”
Runaway Country with Alex Wagner · Apr 23, 2026
The Gas Prices Are Too Damn High
“Energy secretary stating gas prices could remain elevated through 2027, contradicted by Trump”
The Bulwark Podcast · Apr 22, 2026
Sam Stein: Can Trump Avoid Humiliation in Iran?
“Ranked fourth-worst for promoting coal as energy solution during oil crisis and lacking policy depth”
What A Day · Apr 22, 2026
Donald Trump Boosts Renewable Energy (By Accident)
“Testified to Senate that coal will lead global electricity production indefinitely”
The Editors · Apr 21, 2026
Episode 867: Praising Clarence Thomas
“Appeared on Sunday shows discussing gasoline price projections”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Apr 21, 2026
4/21/26: US Seizes Iranian Ship, Energy Crisis Spirals, Trump Says No Ceasefire Extension
“Energy secretary contradicted by Trump on gas price recovery timeline; predicted prices won't drop to $3 until next year”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · Apr 21, 2026
Don Cheadle, Jake Tapper | Weed My Lips
“Interviewed by Jake Tapper about gas price forecasts; gave non-committal answer on $3 gallon target”
The Headlines · Apr 20, 2026
U.S. Attacks and Seizes Cargo Ship Near Iran, and a First Step Toward Tariff Refunds
“U.S. Energy Secretary who stated fuel costs for consumers could stay high amid oil price increases”
The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · Apr 16, 2026
Anne Hathaway (Extended) | Gaslighting
“Quoted making cryptic statement about America's energy direction that Colbert mocked as meaningless”
Pod Save the World · Apr 8, 2026
Trump Threatens Genocide
“Excluded from Iran war planning despite energy supply expertise”
The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens · Apr 1, 2026
Scrambling for Energy Security: Navigating Unstable Energy Supplies Amidst Global Conflict with Chris Keefer
“Board member of Oklo nuclear startup; example of political connections in nuclear startup ecosystem”
Marketplace All-in-One · Mar 31, 2026
Inside the "Super Bowl of energy”
“Attended CERA Week conference as government official speaking to energy industry leaders”
Law and Chaos · Mar 13, 2026
Ep 212 — Trump Comes Up With Magical Insurance Plan To Make Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz
“Falsely claimed Navy escorted oil tanker through Strait of Hormuz; deleted post after White House denial”
NVIDIA AI Podcast · Mar 12, 2026
Building AI Factories: How Red Hat and NVIDIA Turn Enterprise Data Into Intelligence - Ep. 293
“Chief Technology Officer and SVP of Global Engineering at Red Hat, discussing AI factory implementation”
Morning Wire · Mar 11, 2026
Evening Wire: Iran Threatens California & Epstein Guard Scrutinized | 3.11.26
“Secretary of Energy whose false post about Navy escorting oil tanker caused $10/barrel oil price swing and market chaos”
Marketplace · Mar 2, 2026
Overnight, a wartime economy
“Energy Secretary; attended LNG export terminal expansion approval in Corpus Christi.”
Marketplace All-in-One · Mar 2, 2026
Overnight, a wartime economy
“Energy Secretary; attended LNG terminal expansion approval in Corpus Christi with President Trump”
CNBC's "Fast Money" · Mar 2, 2026
Stocks Stage Comeback Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict… And Jamie Dimon’s Credit Concerns 3/2/26
“Energy Secretary coordinating with Rubio on mitigation program for energy market disruption”
Global Security Briefing · Feb 18, 2026
Is the Trump Administration's 'Donroe' Doctrine Transforming Relations with Latin America?
“US Energy Secretary who visited Venezuela to signal US commitment to oil industry rehabilitation and economic engagement with new Venezuelan leadership”
Morning Wire · Feb 18, 2026
Evening Wire: Hockey Shooting Latest & ‘Restore Britain’ Goes Viral | 2.17.26
“Energy Secretary joining first successful air transport test of nuclear microreactor from California to Utah”
What A Day · Feb 13, 2026
Democrats Shut Down DHS
“US Energy Secretary; visited Venezuela to assess country's oil industry”
Energy Policy Now · Feb 3, 2026
How PJM Is Grappling With Data Center Power Demand
“Energy Secretary participating in White House press conference on PJM data center cost protection principles”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Jan 30, 2026
Trump's 2026 Cabinet Kickoff, Man Rams Car Into Jewish Center, Social Media on Trial: AM Update 1/30
“Energy Secretary credited Trump with unleashing U.S. oil and natural gas production exceeding Saudi Arabia and Russia combined”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 23, 2026
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Breaks Down the Three Biggest Trends in Crypto + More from Davos!
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Jan 17, 2026
Iran's Breaking Point, Trump's Greenland Acquisition, and Solving Energy Costs
“Secretary of Energy; directing FERC to deregulate co-location and behind-the-meter power generation for data centers”
The Journal. · Jan 14, 2026
Oil Companies Aren't Sold on Venezuela
“U.S. Energy Secretary present at White House meeting with oil executives regarding Venezuelan oil development plans”
Squawk Pod · Jan 8, 2026
Paths Forward: Venezuela’s Leadership & Rare Disease Regulation 1/8/26
“Energy Secretary stating Venezuela debts to ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil not immediate administration priority”
Tech Brew Ride Home · Jan 7, 2026
CES Day 3
“Energy Secretary; warned data center developers they are losing narrative control in rural America”
The Money Mondays · Aug 18, 2025
Why Franchises Are the Smart Investor’s Play 🏬 EP135
“Software and product background; co-founded Franzy to democratize franchise discovery and disrupt traditional broker model”
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Jul 24, 2025
PLEDGE WEEK: “Living in the Past” by Jethro Tull
“Co-founder of Chrysalis Records with Terry Ellis; started label after MGM Records' failure with Jethro Tull”