#AI--NOWMEDIA Television Networks today announced two new episodes of its original series Abundant Energy and Infinite Future, hosted by entrepreneur, bestselling author, and energy expert Todd Thomas...
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Hosted by Todd Thomas on NOWMEDIATV, the latest episodes feature leaders from energy policy, clean power strategy, and venture innovation examining how society can scale AI, strengthen infrastructure, and preserve human resilience in an age of automation.
HOUSTON: #AI--NOWMEDIA Television Networks today announced two new episodes of its original series Abundant Energy and Infinite Future, hosted by entrepreneur, bestselling author, and energy expert Todd Thomas. The latest conversations continue the network’s focus on the defining forces reshaping modern society-from artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure to automation, innovation, and long-term economic resilience.
Featuring in-depth discussions with energy strategists, policy leaders, and innovation experts, the newest episodes examine one of the central questions of the AI era: how can society scale technological progress without compromising reliability, sustainability, workforce development, or human judgment?
Abundant Energy with Todd Thomas
Featuring Tom Mathew, Senior Strategy Manager at NorthStar Clean Energy, and Tim Profeta, Executive in Residence at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute and Principal at Novi Strategies LLC
The newest episode of Abundant Energy explores the growing collision between artificial intelligence, rapidly expanding data center infrastructure, and the future of the electrical grid. In a wide-ranging discussion, Todd Thomas, Tom Mathew, and Tim Profeta examine how AI-driven electricity demand is reshaping energy planning, infrastructure investment, and community development across the United States.
The episode breaks down the increasingly urgent challenge of grid capacity, explaining how hyperscale AI data centers are pushing power systems beyond the assumptions they were originally designed for. The conversation explores the rise of distributed power models, “bring your own generation” strategies, and the growing role of hybrid energy systems that combine renewables, storage, natural gas, and next-generation technologies to improve reliability and speed to power.
Mathew shares how energy producers are reevaluating legacy infrastructure and exploring new approaches such as co-located power generation for data centers, while Profeta discusses the policy and infrastructure reforms required to modernize the grid fast enough to support AI expansion. Together, the guests examine interconnection bottlenecks, load flexibility, demand response, and the growing expectation that large AI infrastructure projects contribute directly to the resilience and economic development of the communities where they operate.
The episode also explores the role of biomass, carbon capture, long-duration storage, geothermal energy, nuclear innovation, and virtual power plants in building a more resilient energy future. Rather than framing AI and energy demand as a crisis, the conversation focuses on how this moment could accelerate investment in cleaner, more flexible, and more intelligent energy systems.
Throughout the discussion, Thomas emphasizes a solution-focused approach to the AI energy transition-one centered on infrastructure modernization, workforce development, and practical collaboration between technology companies, utilities, policymakers, and energy producers.
Abundant Energy airs live every Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. CT / 10:00 p.m. ET on NOWMEDIATV.
Infinite Future with Todd Thomas
Featuring Elliott Parker, CEO of Alloy Partners and author of The Illusion of Innovation
The latest episode of Infinite Future features entrepreneur, investor, and innovation strategist Elliott Parker in a conversation exploring automation, resilience, entrepreneurship, and the future relationship between humans and intelligent systems.
Drawing from themes in his book The Illusion of Innovation, Parker discusses what he calls the “automation paradox”-the idea that as systems become more automated, the remaining problems become stranger, more complex, and more dependent on human judgment. The episode explores how highly automated systems can unintentionally weaken human expertise over time, creating new risks even as technology improves efficiency.
Thomas and Parker also examine the difference between short-term efficiency innovation and the kinds of “market-creating innovations” that fundamentally reshape society by making previously inaccessible technologies available to the broader public. The conversation critiques modern corporate over-optimization around quarterly returns and return on invested capital, arguing that long-term resilience, adaptability, and societal impact are increasingly important measures of success.
The episode expands into entrepreneurship, economic systems, and the cultural mindset required to navigate rapid technological change. Parker shares his perspective on why optimism remains essential in an era defined by disruption, arguing that human progress has historically depended on the belief that emerging problems can be solved through innovation, collaboration, and long-term thinking.
Throughout the discussion, Thomas and Parker explore how businesses, startups, and emerging technologies can create not only economic growth, but also meaningful societal advancement, workforce opportunity, and long-term resilience in the face of accelerating automation.
Continuing the Conversation Around AI, Infrastructure, and Society
Together, Abundant Energy and Infinite Future continue to position NOWMEDIA Television Networks as a platform for substantive, future-focused conversations around the technologies reshaping modern civilization. Rather than focusing on speculation or fear-driven narratives, both programs emphasize practical implementation, operational realities, and the systems-level thinking required to navigate the next generation of technological change.
The series are designed for innovators, executives, policymakers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders seeking deeper insight into the infrastructure, economic, and human implications of the AI era.
Airing and Distribution
Abundant Energy and Infinite Future air on NOWMEDIA Television Networks and stream nationwide through:
NOWMEDIA Network and Todd Thomas are actively seeking guests for upcoming episodes of both series. Executives, innovators, researchers, founders, engineers, policymakers, and industry experts working in the following areas are encouraged to participate:
Are you an innovator, an entrepreneur, a startup founder building the future? Would you like to be a featured contributor on Abundant Energy or Infinite Future? Visit NOWMEDIA TV and submit your application.
About Todd Thomas
Todd Thomas is a recognized voice in artificial intelligence, energy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He is the bestselling author of Hyperscale and the Unleashing Abundant Energy trilogy.
As Founder and CEO of woodchuck.ai, Todd leads a climate impact company focused on transforming waste into renewable energy, reducing landfill use, and creating measurable environmental and economic value. Throughout his career, Todd has focused on applying emerging technologies to real-world systems-bridging digital innovation with physical infrastructure to unlock new efficiencies and commercialization opportunities. He holds an Economics degree from Claremont McKenna College, has studied Strategy Execution at Harvard Business School, and earned advanced degrees in education, business administration, and economics from Claremont Graduate School and Arizona State University.
About NOWMEDIA Network
NOWMEDIA Network is the first bilingual media network in the United States, delivering original programming across television, streaming, and digital platforms. The network provides nationwide distribution through over-the-air broadcasting, Roku, Apple TV, and syndicated channels including iHeartRadio and SiriusXM. NOW Media Network focuses on delivering content that informs, inspires, and connects audiences across cultures and industries. Learn more at: https://nowmedia.tv/
Fonte: Business Wire