There’s a growing narrative that renewable energy sources are now just as affordable—or even cheaper—than fossil fuels, but a closer look raises major questions. While official reports tout plummeting costs for solar and wind, many are missing the hidden hand of subsidies, regulatory games, and creative accounting that make these numbers look better than reality. Dig into the contracts, and you’ll see governments and utilities often bake in special incentives, forced purchases, and even penalties for not using green power, propping up renewables in ways that fossil fuels never enjoyed. Plus, the true costs of intermittency—like backup systems, storage, and grid upgrades—tend to get swept under the rug. Meanwhile, some of the biggest financial backers behind the green push are the same global elites and corporations who profit from controlling both the energy transition and its narrative. The “cost-competitive” label might be more about manufacturing consent than about actual market forces. To get the full story and all the uncomfortable details that mainstream voices gloss over, dive into the podcast episodes and follow the money.