The Energy Mixx Radio Show

Texas Energy at a Crossroads with Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright

Kym Bolado welcomes Texas Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright for a candid conversation about politics, energy policy and the industry’s connection to everyday Texans. They discuss oil and gas revenue, the Rainy Day Fund, jobs and fuel prices, along with the Railroad Commission’s role in balancing safety, environmental protection and economic growth. Wright also shares his views on Corpus Christi’s water challenges, produced-water treatment and why energy companies need to communicate with their communities.

The New Energy Bottleneck: Robert Rapier on Refineries and Rising Costs

Energy analyst and author Robert Rapier joins Energy Mixx Radio to explain why crude oil supply is only part of the energy story. From refinery bottlenecks and diesel prices to Venezuelan crude and the conflict with Iran, Rapier breaks down how disruptions affect prices at the pump and the grocery store. Plus, the challenges of expanding U.S. refining capacity, the risks of restricting diesel exports, and his book, American Energy: A History of Power, Progress, and Change.

Texas Lithium and America’s Energy Future with Teague Egan

Could lithium beneath Texas help America reduce its reliance on China? EnergyX founder and CEO Teague Egan explains how direct lithium extraction turns mineral-rich brine into a resource for batteries and energy storage.The conversation explores EnergyX’s 10-year Trafigura agreement, valued at roughly $2 billion when announced, Project Lonestar in Texas, and the financing and technology behind the company’s expansion. Egan also addresses why early shipments could head to Asia, what it will take to build a stronger American battery supply chain, and why uranium could be EnergyX’s next opportunity.

How the Port of Corpus Christi Is Preparing for Energy’s Future

Jeff Pollack, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at the Port of Corpus Christi, discusses how the port is strengthening its oil and gas business while preparing for new energy opportunities. Explore hydrogen and ammonia exports, advanced nuclear technology, and how AI and digital mapping are helping shape the port’s future.

Global Conflict, Diesel Prices and Your Grocery Bill with Caleb Jasso

Kym Bolado welcomes Caleb Jasso, senior policy advisor at the Institute for Energy Research, to explore how overseas conflicts affect everyday costs. They discuss attacks on Russian refineries, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, and why diesel prices matter even if you don’t drive a diesel vehicle. Plus, a look at U.S. refining capacity, fuel exports and energy policy heading into the midterm elections.

Would a Diesel Export Ban Backfire? Tim Tarpley Explains

Tim Tarpley, president of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council, joins Kym Bolado to discuss rising diesel prices and the potential consequences of restricting U.S. fuel exports. They examine how a ban could disrupt Gulf Coast refineries, affect jobs and fuel supplies, and strain trade with Mexico. Plus, Tarpley outlines alternatives, including temporary tariff relief, and explains why global conflicts are complicating the path to lower prices.

From Hormuz to the Red Sea: How Conflict Could Raise Energy Costs

Energy analyst Robert Rapier joins the Energy Mixx Radio Show to explain how threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea could affect global oil supplies. They discuss Saudi Arabia’s pipeline, pressure on diesel prices, and why higher transportation costs can reach consumers through groceries and other goods. Rapier also examines the roles of Russia and China, risks to manufacturing supply chains, and what to watch in the next 30 to 90 days.

Build, Baby, Build: The Future of American Energy

Howard Energy Partners founder, chairman and CEO Mike Howard discusses rising energy demand, data centers, infrastructure and the need for reliable, affordable power to support economic growth and national security.

American Energy: How Power Built a Nation

Kym Bolado welcomes father-and-son authors Robert and Luke Rapier to discuss their new book, American Energy: A History of Power, Progress, and Change. They explore how wood, coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear power and renewables have shaped America’s economic growth and rise as a global power. The conversation also examines why new energy sources tend to build upon—not completely replace—the ones that came before, what history reveals about today’s energy transition and the unique experience of writing the book together.

Texas Energy with Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian