Outside/In1 Jul 2021

Windfall, Part 2: Please Let Me Finish, Mr. Kennedy.

Ten years ago, a Kennedy and a Koch shared the same goal: stop Cape Wind, America’s would-be first offshore wind farm. Despite nearly two decades of effort, Cape Wind was never built, and its failure had huge consequences for the offshore wind industry. But it also laid the groundwork for the next wave of offshore wind and the explosive growth to come. Windfall is the story of a promising renewable technology and the potential of wind power in a changing climate. It’s a story about who has the power to reshape our energy future. Featuring: Cheryl Andrews-Maltais, Jim Gordon, Sean Corcoran, Beth Daley, and Audra Parker. Beth Daley is now the editor-in-chief of The Conversation. Sean Corcoran is currently the managing editor at WGBH. Part 2 of 5. SUPPORT Windfall is made possible with member-support. Click here to become a sustaining member of Outside/In. Subscribe to our newsletter. LINKS A note about our reporting process A pro-Cape Wind PSA (from Greenpeace) circa 2007 CREDITS Co-hosts: Sam Evans-Brown and Annie Ropeik Writing and reporting: Jack Rodolico Senior Producer: Jack Rodolico Executive Producer: Erika Janik Mixing: Taylor Quimby Fact-checking: Sara Sneath Editors: Erika Janik, Annie Ropeik, Justine Paradis, Taylor Quimby, Felix Poon, and Hannah McCarthy Special thanks to Beth Daley, Sean Corcoran, Bettina Washington, and Richard Andre Music: Ben Cosgrove, Blue Dot Sessions, and Breakmaster Cylinder Windfall Graphic Design: Sara Plourde Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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