Author and energy expert Alex Epstein joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to challenge the mainstream narrative on fossil fuels, climate change, and the environmental movement. Alex explains why environmentalism is anti-human, why fossil fuels are essential for human flourishing, and how green energy policies are putting the West in serious danger. Follow Marissa on social: https://www.instagram.com/marissastreit/ https://x.com/marissastreit https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissastreit/ Follow Alex Epstein: https://www.instagram.com/alexepsteinenergy/ https://x.com/AlexEpstein 00:00 – The Big Lie About Energy and the Earth 03:00 – Human Flourishing vs. “Saving” the Planet 06:20 – Can Fossil Fuels Actually Help the Environment? 10:00 – Why the War on Energy Is a War on You 14:00 – How Fossil Fuels Created Modern Civilization 18:30 – The Green Movement’s False Promises 23:00 – The Hidden Costs of Solar, Wind, and Batteries 27:00 – Environmentalism’s Anti-Human Roots 33:00 – Are EPA Regulations Hurting Americans? 42:00 – How We Win the Energy Fight: Policy, Philosophy, and Truth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
