Code Conversations

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In every episode, EC&M Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Consultant Russ LeBlanc sit down to discuss difficult-to-decipher concepts surrounding the National Electrical Code in under 15 minutes.

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In every episode, EC&M brings electrical insights, market data, technical information, and helpful hints to our audience of electrical engineers, electrical contractors, and plant facility personnel.

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Ellen sits down with industry experts to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the electrical industry.
March 23, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 12" by Mark Lamendola.
March 16, 2026
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30 Under 30 All Star Carlie Cook sits down with Ellen to share insights into her career in the electrical industry.
March 12, 2026
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ICYMI, Ellen highlights a recent article from Jennifer Daneshgari and Dr. Heather Moore.
March 9, 2026
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Ellen and Russ LeBlanc discuss the placement of barriers in relation to electrical equipment.
March 2, 2026
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In the third and final part of Ellen's interview with Philip Keebler, they discuss monitoring power quality.
Feb. 23, 2026
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In this Podcast, David Speidelsbach, Sales and Strategic Initiatives at Wesco, shares expert insights on how to successfully pursue and execute complex data center projects.
Feb. 20, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 11" by Mark Lamendola.
Feb. 16, 2026
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30 Under 30 All Star Austin Hays sits down with Ellen to share insights into his career in the electrical industry.
Feb. 12, 2026
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ICYMI, Ellen highlights this recent EV article about charging anxiety by expert Theo Brillhart.
Feb. 9, 2026
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Ellen and Russ discuss NEC revisions to the location of service equipment for docks and marinas.
Feb. 2, 2026
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Ellen Parson and Jim Lucy break down the construction forecast for 2026.
Jan. 27, 2026
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 10" by Mark Lamendola.
Jan. 19, 2026
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ICYMI, Episode 94 features an audio-only version of a popular past article written by Mark Lamendola and read by Ellen Parson.
Jan. 12, 2026
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Episode 93 features insights from Sophia Pike, electrical engineer III with Syska Hennessey Group, on how she found early success in her career.
Jan. 8, 2026
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Ellen and Russ discuss NEC changes to test and maintenance protocols surrounding emergency systems.
Jan. 5, 2026
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In Episode 92 (and the final one of 2025), the entire editorial staff of EC&M are highlighting the most popular/memorable content pieces and topic areas from this past year.
Dec. 22, 2025
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In this episode of the EC&M On Air podcast, Wesco Editor in Chief Ellen Parson speaks with David Speidelsbach, Vice President of Sales and Strategic Initiatives for Electrical...
Dec. 19, 2025
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Ellen Parson highlights "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 9" by Mark Lamendola.
Dec. 15, 2025
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Ellen Parson and Chad Kennedy discuss 2026 NEC Code Changes.
Dec. 12, 2025
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Episode 91 features a special interview with Luis Llamas, a 2025 EC&M 30 Under 30 honoree, master electrician, and owner of Salvador Electric.
Dec. 10, 2025
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Learn some MRO-related best practices from electrical expert Mark Lamendola in the latest episode of EC&M On Air.
Dec. 8, 2025
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The 2023 Code cycle included revisions to address horticultural lighting hazards.
Dec. 1, 2025
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Episode 89 features the second part of a power quality-related series with Philip Keebler of PBE Engineers.
Nov. 24, 2025