This week on the Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey, Craig Montesano of American Waterways Operators joins us for Part 4 of our September EV Mandate & CRA Series, discussing California’s At-Berth and Commercial Harbor Craft waiver rules and their impact on the maritime industry.

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This week on the Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey, Andrew Bray of the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) joins the show to discuss California’s Small Off-Road Engine (SORE) regulations and the broader debate over restrictions on gas-powered equipment.

The conversation explores NALP’s concerns about the transition away from gas-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, pressure washers, portable generators and other small-engine equipment. 

Bray also discusses the policy debate surrounding these regulations, their potential impact on landscape professionals and businesses, and why decisions originating in California can become relevant to similar regulatory debates elsewhere in the country.

What happens in California energy policy doesn’t always stay in California.

This week on the Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey, Jodie Muller, President and CEO of the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA), joins the show for a conversation about California’s energy policies and what other states can learn from the West Coast.

This week on the Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey, Ericka Perryman, Vice President of Communications at the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), joins the show to discuss the latest battle over California’s emissions and electrification policies.

The conversation examines six California Clean Air Act waiver rules that the EPA has transmitted to Congress for review under the Congressional Review Act, including Advanced Clean Cars I, greenhouse gas emissions standards, small off-road engines, and regulations affecting ports and marine vessels.

Ericka shares AFPM’s perspective on why the organization is urging Congress to act on the six measures, the potential implications for consumers and manufacturers beyond California, and the broader debate over how much authority California should have to establish emissions standards that can influence policies nationwide.

TOPICS: Data Centers: The Jobs They Create, The Skilled Workforce That Builds Them, The Misconceptions About Them and America's Need To Be THE World Leader In AI.

This week on the Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey, Chris Madello, International Representative with the United Association, and Jim Snell, Business Manager of Steamfitters Local 420, join the show for an important conversation about the rapid growth of data centers and what it means for America’s workforce and future.

Show Guests 

- Chris Madello, International Representative , United Association | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-madello-00546023a/

- Jim Snell, Business Manager | Steamfitters Local 420 | https://www.420united.org/jimsnell

The Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey Presents:

- Chris Madello, International Representative , United Association | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-madello-00546023a/

- Jim Snell, Business Manager | Steamfitters Local 420 | https://www.420united.org/jimsnell

TOPICS: Data Centers: The Jobs They Create, The Skilled Workforce That Builds Them, The Misconceptions About Them and America's Need To Be THE World Leader In AI.

And More

Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey Featuring An AFPM Special w/Guests:

- Don Thoren, VP, State & Local Outreach, AFPM | https://www.linkedin.com/in/donthoren1/

- Aaron Ringel, VP Government Relations, AFPM | https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronringel/

TOPICS - A powerful discussion on the Climate Superfund lawsuits and legislation and the attempts by radical environmental groups and select law firms to wage a coordinated campaign to weaponize our judicial system against American energy producers and in the process destroy good paying jobs and the public welfare.

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Bill Sproule, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Eastern Atlantic States/EAS Regional Council of Carpenters

This Week’s Topics Include:

• An in-depth discussion on the Carpenters’ acquisition of a new, state-of-the-art Union Headquarters at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
• The future development of the on-site Apprentice Training Facility, designed to become a national model for the many skilled crafts under the Carpenters’ umbrella—educating apprentices and journeymen for generations to come.
• Training for emerging energy-based technologies, preparing Carpenters apprentices and journeymen—and women—for the skilled workforce needed to help build next-generation infrastructure, including data centers and advanced energy projects.
• The vision for the facility and the groundbreaking and unprecedented deal obtained by Carpenters leadership that led to the purchase of the $52 million dollar building, which was purchased by previous owners for $130 Million.

Michael Mische, Associate Professor of Management & Organization | USC Marshall School of Business 

USC Professor Michael Mische joins us to explain why California gas prices are structurally broken, how refinery closures and state policy are driving a looming fuel crisis, and why California’s energy experiment may be warning sign for the rest of the nation.

This Week's Labor & Energy Show w/ JDoc & Krausey:

Robert Bryce - Acclaimed Author | Journalist | Producer | Energy Expert | www.RobertBryce.com

TOPICS - A Discussion with Acclaimed Author | Journalist | Producer and | Energy Expert Robert Bryce on AI/Data Centers, Small Modular Reactors and his New Mini Documentary "Shrinking Fission: The Race To Build Small Modular Reactors" 

- And More

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Tune In To This Week's Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey Featuring:

- Brendan Williams, PBF Energy, Head of Govt Relations | https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-williams-7946705/

- Rock Zierman, Chief Executive Officer, California Independent Petroleum Association (CIPA) | https://www.cipa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=98

TOPIC - An in-depth discussion about California Energy Policy and it’s serius Impacts on jobs, fuel prices, the traditional energy Industry, the environment and the public on statewide and National levels.

- And More

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Joe "JDoc" Dougherty/Joe "Krausey" Krause

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"It's Time To Change The Narrative!"

Enclosed Is The Podcast of This Week's 9/27 Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey Featuring:

Ryan Sistad, Executive Director | Better In Our Back Yard + MEExpo | https://betterinourbackyard.com/bioby-board/

Topic: Discussion On The First Ever "Better In Our Backyard" Mining & Energy Expo

This inaugural national event will bring together America’s leading mining and energy companies, policymakers, and innovators for the purpose of helping to shape the future of domestic resource development and strengthen U.S. energy security. 

- And More

- Aired LIVE On TALK RADIO 1210 AM WPHT | PHILADELPHIA REGION | DELAWARE

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Tune In To This Week's Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey Featuring:

Shawn Steffee, Business Agent, Boilermakers Local 154 | https://boilermakerslocal154.com/lead...

TOPIC - The Power of AI In Pennsylavania And The Upcoming Projects At The Forefront of The Projected Boom Along With The Good Paying Union Jobs On The Horizon. It's Time To Make It Happen!

And more!

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"It's Time To Change The Narrative!"

Tune In To This Week's Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey Featuring:

- Rob Bair, President, PA. Building Trades | https://pabuildingtrades.org/officers.aspx

- Jim Welty, President | Marcellus Shale Coalition | https://marcelluscoalition.org/marcellus-shale-coalition/about/president/

- Jim Snell, Business. Manager, Steamfitters Local 420 | https://www.lu420.com/leadership.aspx

- John Bane, Dir. of Govt Affairs | EQT Corp | https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-bane-2baa0524/

TOPIC: Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon Overview including:

- The Future of Energy In Pa. - An Air Of Optimism

- The Impact on PA's Natural Gas Industry and The Roles of EQT and The Marcellus Shale Coalition

- The Impact on The Philadelphia and Pa, Building Trades Energy Sector Jobs

- How the Public Will Benefit From PA's Pro-Energy Future

- Pennsylvania's Esential Role in America's Energy Future!

- And More

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Tune In To This Week's Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey Featuring:

- Mike Umbro, CEO/Founder, Californians for Energy & Science | https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mikeumbro_california-gas-prices-could-rise-75-percent-activity-7325714195528716289-SSFL/

SHOW TOPIC: An Update on California Energy Policy And Related Issues

This segment will explore the ongoing energy policy debate in California, a state whose decisions frequently influence energy direction across the U.S. We’ll also discuss the growing controversy surrounding Governor Gavin Newsom’s continued refusal to act on practical, expert-backed recommendations from California Energy Commission/CEC Commissioner Siva Gunda. These proposals aim to stabilize gas prices, prevent energy shortages, and guide a more balanced and reliable transition to clean energy — yet they remain largely ignored.

- And More

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Tune In To This Week's Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey Featuring:

- Chet Thompson: President/CEO, American Fuel & Petro-Chemical Manufacturers | https://www.afpm.org/about-afpm/staff-directory/chet-thompson-president-and-ceo

- Brendan Williams: Head of Govt Relations, PBF Energy | https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-williams-7946705/

SHOW TOPIC - A consequential discussion with Chet Thompson, President/CEO AFPM and Brendan Williams of PBF Energy on The Renewable Fuel Standard/RFS, the most important term you may have never heard of, that impacts many of our refineries, America's energy security, thousands of good paying jobs, many of our communities and how much you may pay at the pump. Don't Miss it and Once You Listen, TAKE ACTION!!

- And More

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Tune In To This Week's Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey Featuring:

-  Stephanie Catarino Wissman, Executive Director American Petroleum Institute/API Pennsylvania | https://www.linkedin.com/in/scwissman/

TOPIC - Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon and Pennsylvania's Esential Role in America's Energy Future!

- And More

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Tune In To This Week's Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey Featuring:

- Tim Sbranti, Executive Director, Contra Costa County Building & Construction Trades Council

TOPICS:

- A fascinting and inspiring conversation with Tim Sbranti, whose background in education and politics has led him to become the Executive Director, Contra Costa County Building & Construction Trades Council in California.

Points of Discussion Include:

- The commitment to secure jobs for the Contra Costa County Building Trades Workforce

- The Priority of Job Safety

- Educating the community and project owners on the benefits of hiring skilled union labor

- Apprentice Training Programs

- Challenges of Gas Affordability

- The Impact and Consequnces of The Loss of Refineries

- An all of the above approach to expanding all traditional energy sectors and the jobs that come with them.

- Project Labor Agreements

- And More

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THE LABOR & ENERGY SHOW

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Tune In To This Week's Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey Featuring: 

-  Michael A. Stivala, President and CEO of Suburban Propane and Suburban Renewable Energy | https://www.suburbanpropane.com/about/leadership/

- TOPIC: A Labor & Energy Educational Broadcast Featuring A Deep Dive Into What Most People Don’t Know About Propane—But Should.

- Company CEO/President Mike Stivala provides an in depth tutorial and history Lesson on Suburban Propane (And Suburban Renewable Energy), an iconic company with a workforce of over 3,300 employees and a continued vision for the future, built on a legacy of nearly 100 years serving over 1 million customers across 42 states and still growing. 

- A Soup To Nuts Discussion on Propane and It's versatility and place in America's energy landscape from propane’s role as a clean, efficient, and versatile energy source to its impact on outdoor cooking, home heating, agriculture, transportation, and even NASCAR, this educational broadcast sheds light on one of America’s most underrated fuels including the role of propane as a major renewable energy source.

And More

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"It's Time To Change The Narrative!"

Tune In To This Week's Labor & Energy Show w/JDoc & Krausey Featuring: 

- Jim Welty, President, Marcellus Shale Coalition | https://marcelluscoalition.org/marcellus-shale-coalition/about/president/

- Jim Snell, Business Manager, Steamfitters Local 420 | https://www.lu420.com/leadership.aspx

- Todd Snitchler, President, Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) | https://epsa.org/about-epsa/our-staff/snitchler/

- Pa. State Rep Martina White, Serving Pa's 170th Legislative District | https://www.repwhite.com/

- SHOW TOPICS INCLUDE:

A Comprehensive Discussion on the Growing Demand and Opportunities for Natural Gas & LNG

The Role of Natural Gas in U.S. Power Generation

- The current state of power generation in the United States and how natural gas fits into the energy mix as a reliable, dispatchable, and lower-emission fuel source.

Marcellus Shale: Resources, Economic Power, and Workforce Impact

- The significance of the Marcellus Shale formation as one of the largest natural gas reserves in the world, and its economic and job-creating benefits for Pennsylvania and the broader region.

The Potential for an LNG Export Terminal at the Port of Philadelphia

- A focused discussion on the findings of the Philadelphia LNG Export Task Force, the economic feasibility of an LNG terminal, and its potential to create union jobs, attract investment, and support long-term growth.

Union Jobs and Skilled Trades in the Natural Gas and LNG Sectors

- How infrastructure and export projects tied to natural gas and LNG — including at the Port of Philadelphia — would generate thousands of high-quality union jobs for skilled trades like steamfitters, pipefitters, welders, electricians, and more.

The Strategic Importance of American LNG to U.S. Allies

- How U.S.-produced LNG can help support energy security for allies abroad, particularly in Europe and Asia, by reducing dependence on hostile or unstable energy suppliers.

Rising Demand for Natural Gas Across Key Sectors

- Exploring the expanding use of natural gas in power generation, industrial manufacturing, home heating, and even heavy-duty transportation — and what this means for future supply and infrastructure needs.

Balancing Energy Security, Affordability, Environmental Performance and Reliability

- Addressing how natural gas plays a critical role in the "energy trilemma" by offering dependable, cost-effective energy while contributing to emissions reductions and supporting grid reliability.

And More

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