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A key witness in the impeachment testimony could implicate Rick Perry

Episode Summary

The U.S. Ambassador to the EU, Gordon Sondland, has repeatedly connected the Energy secretary with the discussions at the heart of the impeachment inquiry. Pro's Anthony Adragna is following for more hints to the role that Secretary Perry played in the administration's connections with Ukraine. Plus, a new draft legislation on renewable energy tax breaks. And, we preview the Democratic debate from the perspective of climate policy with Climate 2020's Jeff Nesbit.

Episode Notes

Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the EU, once referred to himself, Energy Secretary Rick Perry, and special envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker as the three amigos in Ukraine policy. But will he remember the only one of these "amigos" in his public hearing before the House Intelligence Committee? Plus, a preview of the Democratic presidential debate from a climate perspective with Climate 2020 podcast host Jeff Nesbit. And, the House Ways and Means Committee presents draft legislation that would extend expired renewable energy tax breaks and create new ones. 

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