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Chris Hadfield On Energy

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About the show

From the spark of a fire to the roar of a rocket engine, our progress has always been powered by how we harness energy. Now, as we face the realities of increasing energy demand, the question is: where do we go next? Hosted by astronaut and engineer Colonel Chris Hadfield, On Energy explores the unexpected ways energy shapes our world. With guests from the forefront of science, technology, and industry, Hadfield leads smart, solutions-focused conversations on the choices and innovations that will define our energy future.

Latest episodes

  • Episode 6 - Fueling Your Food: The Energy Behind Every Bite

    August 7, 2025 · 36 min

    From farm fields to your dinner table, every bite of food is supported by a complex network of energy. In this On Energy episode, Chris Hadfield is joined by Justin Rose, President of Lifecycle Solutions, Supply Management and Customer…

  • Episode 5 - Beyond the Horizon: The Energy Behind Transportation

    July 31, 2025 · 42 min

    A new generation of aviation is taking flight—powered by cleaner fuels and smarter design. In this episode of On Energy, Chris Hadfield sits down with former Air Canada CEO Calin Rovinescu to explore how the industry is working to reduce…

  • Episode 4 - Energy in Your Pocket: Powering Smartphones and the Internet

    July 24, 2025 · 46 min

    What’s the true energy cost of our digital lives? In this episode of On Energy, Chris Hadfield talks with Dr. Vijay Gadepally, a scientist from MIT, about the hidden energy usage behind every scroll, stream, and AI-generated response. From…

  • Episode 3 - Energy in Your Home: Fueling Comfort and Convenience

    July 17, 2025 · 38 min

    How do we maintain power when extreme weather temperatures strike? In this episode of On Energy, Chris Hadfield talks with Michele Harradence, President of Enbridge Gas, about the essential energy system that keeps millions of homes…

  • Episode 2 - The Power Behind the Plug: How Electricity is Generated

    July 10, 2025 · 45 min

    What really happens when you flip on a light switch? In this episode of On Energy, Chris Hadfield talks with energy expert Dr. Michael Webber about the invisible system that keeps our world running. They discuss various topics, including…

  • Episode 1 - Fueling the Final Frontier: The Energy of Space Exploration

    July 3, 2025 · 37 min

    What can space travel teach us about the future of energy? In this episode of On Energy, Chris Hadfield speaks with aerospace engineer Lauren Lyons,whose career spans NASA JPL, SpaceX, and Blue Origin. They discuss the technologies that…

  • Season 1 Teaser

    June 23, 2025 · 1 min

    Hosted by astronaut and engineer Colonel Chris Hadfield, On Energy explores the unexpected ways energy shapes our world. Each episode starts with something familiar—your phone, a cross-continent flight, the light switch in your home—and…