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Flux Capacitor
Flux CapacitorEpisode 90: The State of Reliability with Jim Robb The President and CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, Jim Robb, in conversation with host Francis Bradley. They discuss the role NERC plays in ensuring reliability of the North American electricity system, the current state of reliability, the latest long term assessment, what the drivers are of future electricity demand growth, and the evolving threat environment for the grid. They also talk about collaboration to secure the grid, and Jim’s experience and an electric vehicle owner. They close the conversation with a book recommendation for the Flux Capacitor Book Club.Links:North Am...
2024-01-1544 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday Jan 18th 4pmSen. Perry Dozier R 16th Leg District joins Robb and Greg to discuss SB 5735 that would impact learning in schools, we discuss Omicron and the latest on a Superior Court Judge under fire.
2022-01-1939 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday Jan. 10 4pmRobb and Greg talk about the desire to end the filibuster, Black Monday in the NFL, and the end of the Seahawk season.
2022-01-1738 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineFriday Jan. 7th 4pmCEO of the Freedom Foundation, Aaron Withe, joins Robb and Greg to discuss the influence teachers unions are having on Covid policies in schools, Sen. Perry Dozier R-16th District talks about his priorities for the coming Legislative Session, plus The Donkey of Shame.
2022-01-1739 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday Nov. 3rd 3pmRobb and Greg discuss local and national election results.
2021-11-0439 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday March 16th 3pmThe WaPo's correction and Rep. Mark Klicker from the 16th Legislative District discusses the current state of the session in Olympia.
2021-03-1741 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday March 16th 4pmWhy is it so tough for Republicans in Washington State to win the Governor's Mansion?
2021-03-1739 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday March 15th 3pmWhat is Columbia University doing for graduation this year?.......or should we say graduations plural....
2021-03-1639 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday March 15th 4pmMedia madness...of the woke variety.
2021-03-1639 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday March 10th 3pmDiscuss the passage of the $1.9 trillion dollar "COVID relief" bill.
2021-03-1124 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday March 10th 4pmSaichi Oba, Vice provost fro Enrollment at WSU, discusses the coming Board of Trustees Meeting where the potential removal of SAT and ACT test scores in the admission process will be discussed.
2021-03-1140 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday March 9th 3pmThe Governor visited the Tri-Cities today.....like Robb and Ed would miss a chance to discuss that?
2021-03-1039 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday March 9th 4pmGuess what else is being removed and what group is really being targeting with the "cancelling"? 
2021-03-1039 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday March 8th 3pmJason Mercier from the Washington Policy Center talks passage of the Capital Gains Tax out of the Senate and the scenarios that could play out.
2021-03-0939 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday March 8th 4pmUpdated Covid guidance....bad bills from DC and why do we care bout the Royals?
2021-03-0939 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineFriday March 5th 3pmChris Cargill, Eastern Washington Director for the Washington Policy Center joins us to discuss the upcoming vote on a capital gains tax in the State Senate.  That same body passed a bill that would prohibit anyone under the age of 12 form being arrested for any crimes outside of Murder 1 or Murder 2.
2021-03-0839 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineFriday March 5th 4pmMore discussion on the State Senate bill that would prevent anyone under the age of 12 from being charged with a crime.  The only exceptions are Murder 1 and Murder 2.....plus the Donkey of Shame.
2021-03-0839 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineThursday March 4th 3pmThe State Republics roll out their Phase 3 and 4 reopening plans while the Governor sits and watches.
2021-03-0539 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineThursday March 4th 4pmThe latest in the Benton County Sheriff recall saga.
2021-03-0541 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday March 3rd 3pmCancel Culture, Phase 2 forever, masks or no masks post vaccination from the CDC.
2021-03-0439 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday March 3rd 4pmKennewick Police Chief Ken Hohenberg joins the show to discuss his retirement announcement.
2021-03-0439 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday March 2nd 3pm9th Legislative District Rep. Mary Dye discusses the latest in the session and the dangers of the low carbon fuel standard.
2021-03-0339 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday March 2nd 4pmDr. Seuss........CANCELLED
2021-03-0339 minThe CBD American Shaman Show
The CBD American Shaman ShowCBD American Shaman Show 11 2/2721Donnie and Robb discuss what seed to shelf means for American Shaman and how involved they are in every step of their products.
2021-03-0324 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday March 1st 3pmDiscuss the Seattle Mariner fallout along with President Trump CPAC speech.
2021-03-0239 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday March 1st 4pmFormer Washington State Treasurer Duane Davidson makes an announcement about his political future.
2021-03-0239 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday Feb 22 3pmThe Muppets are on notice and on the anniversary, we revisit the greatest sports moment in American history.
2021-02-2339 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday Feb 22 4pmDo you have a "fundamental right" to do basically whatever you want?
2021-02-2339 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineFriday Feb 19th 3pmJason Mercier with the Washington Policy Center discusses the latest from the legislative session.
2021-02-2239 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineFriday Feb 19th 4pmMark Cuban cancelled the National Anthem, Benton County Commissioner Will McKay talks the proposed wind farm, and The Donkey of Shame.
2021-02-2239 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday Feb 16 3pmRep. Skyler Rude R 16th Legislative District discusses the latest from the legislative session.
2021-02-1939 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday Feb 16 4pmDana Bieber from Affordable Fuel WA joins the show to discuss the low carbon fuel standard.
2021-02-1939 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineFriday Feb 5th 3pmChris Cargill, Director for Eastern Washington, from the Washington Policy Center discusses the latest developments from the legislative session.
2021-02-0939 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineFriday Feb 5th 4pmA Republican Congressman from Idaho wants to tear out the Snake River Dams.
2021-02-0939 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineThursday Feb 4th 3pmSen. Curtis King from the 14th Legislative District joins the show to discuss his legislation and the current state of the session.
2021-02-0840 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineThursday Feb 4th 4pmToday's cancel culture and the havoc it wreaks.
2021-02-0839 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday Feb 3rd 3pmThe CNN segment featuring yours truly aired and people around the Country felt compelled to contact us to................share their thoughts.
2021-02-0539 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday Feb 3rd 4pmThe MTG situation in DC and more people with too much time on their hands around the Country.
2021-02-0539 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday Feb 2nd 3pmEverything is a hot mess it seems.
2021-02-0539 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday Feb 2 4pmDiscussing the Inslee factor, education options and who knew it was Super Bowl week?
2021-02-0539 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday Feb 1 3pmNearly three weeks after the impeachment vote of President Trump we ask if time has changed any minds regarding Rep. Dan Newhouse and his vote in favor.
2021-02-0239 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday Feb 1 4pmThe latest ESD scandal and another in a long line of black eyes for the Inslee administration, plus this time they really may be coming for your guns.
2021-02-0239 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineFriday Jan 29th 3pmJason Mercier with the Washington Policy Center discusses the week that was during the State legislative session and what we do, or do not, have to look forward to in the coming days and weeks.
2021-02-0139 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineFriday Jan 29th 4pmJustin Raffa, Chairman of the Tri-City Civility Caucus, joins the show to discuss the Caucus, it's mission, and how you can be a part.
2021-02-0139 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday Jan 27 3pm 2021New developments following the now infamous Pasco School Board meeting that featured accusations of White Priviledge.
2021-01-2840 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday Jan 27 4pm 2021More on the now infamous Pasco School Board meeting and a discussion regarding the difference between trade and government unions.
2021-01-2839 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday Jan 26 3pmTalking day one of Impeachment number 2 and State Rep. Brad Klippert-R 8th Legislative District joins the show to discuss the current session and make a big announcement.
2021-01-2740 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday Jan 26 4pmListeners weigh in on the announcement from 8th District State Rep. Brad Klippert that he will run for US Congress against Rep. Dan Newhouse in 2022.
2021-01-2740 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday Jan 25 3pm 2021Discussing the latest developments in the situation surrounding Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher.
2021-01-2639 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday Jan 25 4pm 2021Mike Massey, Chairman of the Benton County Republican Party, joins the show to discuss the letter signed by six County Party Republican Chairs in the 4th legislative District asking for the resignation of Rep. Dan Newhouse -R.
2021-01-2639 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineFriday Jan 22nd 3pmJason Mercier with the Washington Policy Center joins the show for our weekly dive into the Legislative Session in Olympia.
2021-01-2539 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineFriday Jan 22nd 4pmTalking the coming impeachment trial, a lack of transparency in Olympia and how some decision by the Biden administration are already being received....plus The Donkey of Shame.
2021-01-2539 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineThursday Jan. 21 3pmSen. Sharon Brown from the 8th Legislative District joins the show to discuss the reopening bills and what bills she has coming through committee.
2021-01-2239 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineThursday Jan. 21 4pmListeners weigh in on everything from Rep. Dan Newhouse's vote on impeachment to the direction of the Republican Party.
2021-01-2239 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday Jan 20 3pm 2021Talking inauguration and what the new administration will mean to the Country.
2021-01-2139 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday Jan 20 4pm 2021Discussing the events of the day and what will the new direction of the Country bring?
2021-01-2139 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday Jan 19 3pmWokeness, hypocrisy, and a militarized Nation's Capital....
2021-01-2140 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday Jan 19 4pmThe guys discuss the impending change in DC and all things associated.
2021-01-2139 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday Jan 18 3pm 2021Breaking down the latest press conference from Gov. Jay Inslee.
2021-01-2130 minThe CBD American Shaman Show
The CBD American Shaman ShowCBD American Shaman Show 1 12/05/20Donnie and Robb talk about the history of CBD and what makes CBD American Shaman products stand out from the rest.
2020-12-0724 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday November 24th 20 4pmRobb and Ed continue to discuss the doxxing happening in the Tri-Cities.
2020-11-2643 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday November 16th 2020 3pmThe Governor decided to deliver a "Sunday crappy Sunday" to Washington State.  Robb and Ed discuss the latest from the DOSHOF.
2020-11-1739 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineFriday September 25th 2020 3pmThe President's nominee for SCOTUS has leaked and Robb and Ed discuss the pick.
2020-09-2939 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday September 23rd 3pmDOC is looking to release even more inmates for this reason and Robb and end talk with Lee Smith, author of The Permanent Coup: How Enemies Foreign and Domestic Targeted the American President, regarding what role, if any, Gen. Jim Mattis played in attempting to remove President Trump.
2020-09-2938 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineFriday September 4th 3pmJason Mercier with the Washington Policy Center joins Robb and Ed to discuss the budget deficit and other topics related to Olympia.
2020-09-0639 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday August 26th 4pmIs political office/public service part time or full time?  Robb and Ed discuss.
2020-09-0339 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineThursday August 13th 3pmThe Governor delivers his latest presser on COVID-19 and other topics then Robb and Ed break it down plus some of Kamala Harris' glossed over history.
2020-08-2041 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday August 4th 2020 3pmJoe Biden officially announces his running mate and Robb and Ed break it down.
2020-08-1739 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday August 5th 4pmChris Cargill, Eastern Washington Director for the Washington Policy Center, joins the show to discuss the WPC's new camapign called "Free Markets Destroy_______"  Robb and Ed discuss the latest COVID numbers in the area and the latest election results.
2020-08-0639 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday August 3rd 2020 3pmRobb and Ed discuss the "demands" from PAC-12 players regarding the coming season, ones that make sense, ones that don't, and the endless debate of athlete compensation.
2020-08-0440 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday June 9th 4pmDuke Mitchell joins Robb and Ed to discuss racism and the current climate in our nation and community
2020-06-1645 min#MicroMessage
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2020-06-1620 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineThursday June 4th 2020 3pmRobb and Ed discuss the latest COVID info after the Governor's latest presser.
2020-06-0923 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday June 3rd 2020 3pmRobb and Ed talk about the continued fallout from the death of George Floyd.
2020-06-0440 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineThursday May 7th 2020 4pmThe guys get the full narc on your neighbor list compiled by AG Ferguson's office and a break from COVID talk as the full NFL schedule is released and Robb and Ed talk Seahawk wins.
2020-05-1139 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday April 29th 2020 4pmRobb and Ed discuss antibody testing and what one local businessman is planning on doing May 5th.
2020-04-3039 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday April 29th 2020 3pmVJ Meadows, Executive Director of the Tri-Cities Food Bank, joins Robb and Ed to discuss how they are faring as the pandemic continues.  Mark Manthei with Summit Funding talks forbearance and how the mortgage finance business continues to operate inside all of the changes during Covid-19.
2020-04-3039 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday April 14th 4pmRobb and Ed talk Covid-19 and the WHO getting it's fair share of criticism.
2020-04-1539 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday March 18th 3pmThe Governor updates the Coronavirus situation in the State as Robb and Ed deliver the latest related news and the impacts on the community.
2020-03-1941 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday March 18th 4pmRobb and Ed talk with Numerica CU's Central Washington SVP Andy Stirling about steps they are taking to provide relief during COVID-19 and Bishop Joseph Tyson of the Yakima Diocese talks how the pandemic has impacted faith celebrations and what recourse is there for those that are struggling.
2020-03-1939 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineFriday January 17th 2020 3pmJason Mercier with the Washington Policy Center joins Robb and Ed to breaks down the first full week of the Legislative session.
2020-01-2339 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday January 13th 2020 4pmRobb and  Ed discuss the Dam rally and workshop happening tonight in Pasco and what the point of all of it is.
2020-01-1539 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineThursday January 9th 3pmWhy the left is blaming the President for the downed airliner in Iran and former Pasco and Chiawana Head Football Coach Steve Graff joins Robb and Ed to talk retirement.
2020-01-1439 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday January 8th 2020 4pmWhy is no one in the Tri-Cities is talking about an income tax ban and Robb and Ed discuss the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
2020-01-1439 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday Jan 6 2020 4 pmRobb and Ed discuss Ricky Gervais and the Golden Globes, the "I" Word, and the Seahawks' win against the Eagles.
2020-01-0739 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday Jan 6 2020 3 pmRobb and Ed discuss Iran and the implications and backlash
2020-01-0739 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday December 31st 3pmBenton County Republican Chair Dennis Walters and Franklin County Democrat Chair Jeffrey Robinson join Robb for a roundtable discussion on issues ranging from local to National.
2020-01-0239 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday December 31st 4pmFranklin County Democrat Chair Jeffrey Robinson and Benton County Republican Chair Dennis Walters join Robb for a roundtable discussion on issues ranging from local to National.
2020-01-0240 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday Dec 16th 3pmMatt Marshall, the gentleman who authored and filed the recall petition against AGOWA Bob Ferguson, joins Robb and Ed to discuss his reasons.
2019-12-1739 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday Dec. 16th 4pmHave we taken the bait as  society?  US Congressman Dan Newhouse joins Robb and Ed to discuss the Columbia River Treaty and the negotiations with Canada
2019-12-1739 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday Nov. 19 th 3pmThe saga of the Benton County Jail situation continues after a contentious Commissioners meeting.  Robb and Ed break it down.
2019-12-1739 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday Nov 5th 4pmRobb and Ed discuss voting and some interesting topics for the evening'd Kennewick City Council meeting.
2019-11-0739 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday October 24 3pmThe Benton County Jail is now run by the County Commissioners.  Robb and Ed discuss the issues and questions it raises and the callers make their voices heard.
2019-10-2439 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineOctober 22nd 3pmBenton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher joins Robb and Ed to discuss the decision by the Benton County Commissioners to take the jail away from his department.
2019-10-2339 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday October 9th 3pmCharges filed by Spokane County prosecutors against Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher.  Robb and Ed discuss the fallout.
2019-10-1039 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineTuesday October 8thRobb and Ed remember a friend of the show who suddenly passed.
2019-10-0939 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday September 18 4pmOSPI Che if Chris Reykdahl, in light of flat-lining test scores, claimed poverty and systemic racism were the reasons......Robb, Ed, and the callers discuss.
2019-09-1939 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineMonday June 10th 3pmJason Mercier with the Washington Policy Center discusses the coming State Supreme Court hearing regarding the Public Records Act.  The Kennewick City Council named it's newest member and Robb talks about what it was like going through the process.
2019-06-1139 minThe Bottom Line
The Bottom LineWednesday April 10th 4pm9th District Legislators Mary Dye - Pomeroy, and Joe Schmick - Colfax, talk about the newest assault being made on the Snake River Dams.  Plus Robb starts making laws to affect the West Side since they like to make laws affecting us.
2019-04-1139 minFlux Capacitor
Flux CapacitorEpisode 003: Jim Robb and the Complex Future of the North American GridFlux Capacitor, the podcast about the future of electricity, Episode 003, featuring a discussion with Jim Robb, the President, and CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). Hosted by Francis Bradley, the discussion with Jim ranges from the complexity of the future of the North American electricity grid, including the integration of distributed resources, the role of batteries, electrification, and electric vehicles, and cyber threats, to lessons from WWII generals. From the CEA team, Michael Powell checks in with interesting news from the heart of Texas to the Canadian Arctic, and Julia Muggeridge drops by to...
2019-02-2741 min