Tough Talk with Jody Rowe

Dec 04 2024 38 ep. 41 mins 3

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The Tough Talk podcast delves into a broad range of topics, primarily focused on the Energy sector, which remains a timely and complex subject that is not always fully comprehended. In each episode, we cover a diverse range of areas such as Strategy, Climate, Human Resources, Mining, Oil and Gas, Power Generation, Transmission, Health, Safety and Environment, Renewables, Future Jobs, Targets, Risks, Constraints, and feature interviews with industry insiders. Tune in to Tough Talk to broaden your understanding of the Energy sector and stay abreast of the latest developments.

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