Flux Capacitor

In this episode of The Flux Capacitor, host Francis Bradley welcomes Andrew Shaw for a conversation on the evolving Canada–U.S. electricity relationship amid trade tensions, energy security concerns, AI-driven load growth, and geopolitical change. Despite political friction, Andrew argues that reliability, resilience, and deep integration make continued cooperation both necessary and likely. They close the conversation with Andrew’s book recommendation.

Links:

Andrew Shaw on LinkedIn

Andrew Shaw at Bracewell

Bracewell LLP

Book recommendation:

• The Last Days of Budapest: The Destruction of Europe’s Most Cosmopolitan Capital in World War II, by Adam LeBor

In this episode of The Flux Capacitor, host Francis Bradley is joined by former TransAlta CEO John Kousinioris to discuss TransAlta’s transformation from coal to a diversified electricity company, the lessons of the energy transition, and the need to balance reliability, affordability and decarbonisation. They also explore electrification, AI-driven demand growth, workforce and supply chain challenges, regulatory uncertainty, and John’s leadership lessons. They close the conversation with John’s book recommendation.

Links:

John Kousinioris on LinkedIn

TransAlta Corporation

In this episode of The Flux Capacitor, host Francis Bradley speaks with Positive Energy’s Founding Chair, Monica Gattinger. After a decade of shaping Canada’s energy dialogue, Monica reflects on Positive Energy’s impact on public and investor confidence, Indigenous partnerships, and energy governance. She also explores why the sector’s greatest challenge is no longer ambition—but execution. They close the conversation with Monica’s book recommendation.

Links:

Monica Gattinger on LinkedIn

Positive Energy

Positive Energy Research Publications

Report, “System Under Stress: Energy Decision-making in Canada and the Need for Informed Reform”

Report, “Energy Projects and Net Zero by 2050: Can We Build Enough Fast Enough?”

Book recommendation:

• Horse, by Geraldine Brooks