Episode 148: “Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads” with Francis Bradley
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Episode 148: “Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads” with Francis Bradley
After 147 episodes behind the microphone, Francis Bradley takes a seat on the other side of the conversation. In this special farewell episode, Francis reflects on the origins of The…
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After 147 episodes behind the microphone, Francis Bradley takes a seat on the other side of the conversation. In this special farewell episode, Francis reflects on the origins of The Flux Capacitor, the idea that inspired it, and the curiosity that has guided nearly eight years of conversations about the future of Canada’s electricity sector.
Joined by Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Julia Muggeridge, and Director of Communications, Graeme Burk, Francis shares how a “wild idea” became a podcast that captured the conversations already shaping the industry. He discusses the meaning behind the name Flux Capacitor, the satisfaction he experiences producing every episode himself, and the moments and guests that left a lasting impression. The conversation also explores some of the podcast’s milestones, from on-the-ground recordings at COP27 to hundreds of book recommendations and more than 200 hours of interviews. Francis even admits what books recommended for the book club that he actually read!
Along the way, Francis reflects on the relationships and experiences that shaped both the podcast and his remarkable 40-year career with Electricity Canada and its predecessor, the Canadian Electricity Association, offering a personal perspective on how Canada’s electricity sector has transformed over the decades.
As he steps into retirement after four decades in the industry, Francis looks ahead to photography, travel, family, and whatever comes next, while leaving listeners with a simple lesson that has shaped his career: be curious, ask good questions, and stay open to where the conversation leads.
The Flux Capacitor will return.
Book recommendation: The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vzi1bvWkrjw
Episode 147: Electrification Isn’t Stalled: Fact, Fiction, and Canada’s Electricity Future, with Philippe Dunsky
From the fate of the Canadian Electricity Advisory Council's recommendations to the challenge of connecting data centres, Philippe Dunsky joins host Francis Bradley to discuss the difficult decisions confronting policymakers,…
Read moreFrom the fate of the Canadian Electricity Advisory Council’s recommendations to the challenge of connecting data centres, Philippe Dunsky joins host Francis Bradley to discuss the difficult decisions confronting policymakers, regulators and utilities as Canada balances economic growth, affordability, reliability and electrification.
Links:
Canadian Electricity Advisory Council’s final report “Powering Canada: A blueprint for success”
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Episode 146: Frontier AI, Zero-Day Exploits, and the Evolving Threat Landscape for Canadian Electricity Companies
What happens when cyber threats start moving at machine speed? Bridget Walshe and François Lemay join host Francis Bradley to discuss frontier AI, zero-day vulnerabilities, critical infrastructure protection, and the…
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What happens when cyber threats start moving at machine speed? Bridget Walshe and François Lemay join host Francis Bradley to discuss frontier AI, zero-day vulnerabilities, critical infrastructure protection, and the new race between attackers and defenders in Canada’s electricity sector.
Links:
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (the Cyber Centre):
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Our host Francis Bradley
Francis Bradley is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Electricity Canada. In 2019, he created and continues to host “The Flux Capacitor” podcast, featuring discussions about the future of electricity with CEOs, regulators, political figures, and leaders from civil society.
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