Congressman Pat Harrigan on Energy Independence & National Strength

In Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy , Stuart Turley speaks with Congressman Pat Harrigan of North Carolina’s 10th District about national security, energy independence, and government accountability. Harrigan shares his journey from the military to politics, expressing concerns over past administrations’ weak foreign policies and emphasizing the critical role of energy security in national security. He discusses efforts to cut regulations, support small businesses, and ensure strong leadership under President Trump. Harrigan also highlights the need for government transparency, encourages public engagement, and shares a personal note on balancing family life with political duties. Please follow and support Congressman Pat Harrigan on his X Account and Congressional Website Here: X https://x.com/RepPatHarrigan House Website: https://harrigan.house.gov/ Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 - Intro 00:45 – Military Service & Leaving Due to Political Influence 01:59 – The Fall of Afghanistan & Running for Congress 04:08 – U.S. Foreign Policy & National Security Concerns 04:57 – Energy Independence as National Security 06:29 – Exposing Government Corruption & Deep State Issues 08:21 – The Shift to "America First" & GOP Challenges 09:22 – National Debt & Ukraine Aid Concerns 10:02 – Military Equipment, Border Security & Cartels 11:28 – Trump’s Leadership & Future Political Strategy 13:33 – Reducing Regulations & Supporting Small Businesses 14:51 – How the Public Can Engage & Influence Policy 16:05 – Balancing Politics & Family Life 17:34 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action