What could cause America’s power grid to fail—and why is protecting it so difficult? This conversation explores EMP attacks, solar storms, cyberattacks, and the debate over U.S. electric grid security.
What could cause America’s power grid to fail—and why is protecting it so difficult? This conversation explores EMP attacks, solar storms, cyberattacks, and the debate over U.S. electric grid security.
From electromagnetic pulse testing to the 1859 Carrington Event, the discussion examines threats to electrical infrastructure and the potential consequences of a major blackout. The guests also question whether utility oversight and political incentives are keeping pace with the risks.
Topics include:
- EMP attacks and high-altitude nuclear testing
- Solar storms, coronal mass ejections, and the Carrington Event
- Cybersecurity threats and the Ukraine power grid attack
- High-voltage transformers and grid vulnerability
- AI data centers and rising electricity demand
- FERC, NERC, and utility accountability
- Grid security advocacy and the influence of lobbying
As artificial intelligence increases the demand for reliable electricity, could technology companies help drive stronger grid protection?
Watch the conversation and tell us: Which concern deserves the most attention—cyberattacks, EMPs, solar storms, or infrastructure security?
