How to Make America Great Again with Domestic Energy Resources
America is in the midst of an energy renaissance, and President Trump will have the opportunity to set the nation on a course toward self-sufficiency – our situation is good. Instead of predictions about the future, I offer my advice on how to make it great. Continue Reading
Statement from T. Boone Pickens on Former Texas Governor as Pick for U.S. Secretary of Energy
Rick Perry is a friend. He was a great Texas governor, and I believe he will be a great Secretary of Energy. Continue Reading
A wide-ranging conversation with Joe Nocera
New York Times reporter Joe Nocera joined me for this week’s episode of the Pickens Podcast. Among the many subjects Joe has written about is the importance of natural gas. Continue Reading
We Can’t Ignore the Importance of Energy. Thankfully Senator Burr Isn’t.
The price of gasoline and oil is low, so we don't need to worry about energy policy, right? Wrong. Continue Reading
Higher Education – Who Should Pay For It?
Higher Education: Why is it important and who should pay for it? I went into this discussion with Jack DeGioia, President of Georgetown University, and Eduardo Padrón, President of Miami-Dade College. These two college presidents had the tough task of trying to convince me that a college education should be available to any student that wants one. They came pretty close. Continue Reading
A Service Academy for Civilians?
Legendary journalist Tom Brokaw and Arizona State University President Michael Crow have come up with a concept that deserves your attention. It’s certainly got mine. Continue Reading
FedEx and Clean Energy Celebrate New CNG Station in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA. – October 11, 2016 – The leaders of FedEx Corp, Clean Energy Fuels Corp., (NASDAQ: CLNE) and the State of Oklahoma cut a giant ribbon today to officially open a state-of-the art compressed natural gas (CNG) station that will allow over 100 FedEx Freight Class 8 trucks to use the convenience of Continue Reading
Brokaw and Crow on Civilian Leadership
Legendary journalist Tom Brokaw and Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University, are my guests on this episode of the Pickens Podcast. They have teamed up to build a world-class Public Service Academy to create a next-gen class of young Americans who want to change the arc of civilian service to America. Continue Reading
Presidential Debate Preview with Jane Harman
Get ready for a great conversation with Jane Harman, who served nine terms in Congress and is now president of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C. Continue Reading
Get smart on transportation and energy issues before Election Day!
In case you missed it, earlier this week T. Boone Pickens participated in a Transport Topics discussion presented by American Trucking Associations and Securing America’s Future Energy. The webcast featured Boone along with FedEx’s Fred Smith and Natural Gas Vehicles for America’s Matt Godlewski. Listening to this insightful conversation is a great way to quickly Continue Reading