Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing The World Experts On Nuclear Energy

1) How Tim came to have a seat on the Georgia Public Service Commission and exactly what the Commission does in Georgia 2) A deep dive into Plant Vogtle, Tim’s experience with nuclear, and how ratepayers and constituents view the nuclear construction process 3) An exploration of Georgia’s unique energy mix 4) Tim’s energy goals for the future, a discussion of his own podcast, and a bit about Tim’s work with EVs

1) Brian’s background as a Mechanical Engineer and his experience being hired in the first group of Shift Technical Advisors at Indian Point 3 2) A day in the life of Indian Nuclear Power Plant back in the mid 1900’s and a discussion of its unique build 3) The mentorship which made Indian Point special and the excitement of outages and refueling 4) Some standout photos from Brian’s book and the family members that worked at Indian Point together

1) We kick off ‘Nuclear Now’ Day with a story of how the film came to be - Listen in for the story behind it all 2) How Oliver Stone and Joshua Goldstein took a deep dive into the nuclear industry in search of the film’s content, as well as what and who viewers might see in ‘Nuclear Now’ 3) A discussion of how we’ll get electrons on the grid and some of the most thought-provoking discoveries made in the production of ‘Nuclear Now’ 4) A glimpse into what our nuclear future looks like according to Oliver and Joshua

1) A roundtable discussion of Brent and Lex’s backgrounds in science, nuclear, engineering, and more 2) How Brent and Lex came to connect about the ideas behind Solid Atomic, as well as a deep dive into what these ideas could mean for nuclear energy 3) How transmission from 500 feet under the ocean works in the Solid Atomic gameplan 4) A discussion of HALEU fuel and where the Solid Atomic team currently stands in terms of prototyping

1) The choice that lead Roger into his nuclear career and the nuclear submarine it all started on 2) Roger’s work in public speaking and how to get involved in grassroots nuclear organizations or groups 3) A deep dive into Argonne and the multidisciplinary benefits of national labs 4) How projects work at a national lab - Support, funding, management, and more

1) The history of Chalk River and how Canadian Nuclear Laboratories covers the whole spectrum of nuclear projects 2) How Joe’s career path lead him into the broader energy and nuclear spaces - A ‘how to’ on entering the nuclear industry 3) The public perception of nuclear energy and how CNL focuses largely on environmental remediation and cleanup 4) A deep dive into medical isotopes and the Vision 2030 Plan

1) Exploring Julianne’s background and the arguments for and against nuclear she heard back at the start of her career 2) Julianne’s transition from deep technical work into more of a commercial, business development, and strategy space 3) They key pillars of growing a business into a scalable and sustainable entity 4) Julianne’s current role in the consulting space and how nuclear fits in to it all

1) Wayne’s background and a celebration of the one-year anniversary of his current role at General Atomics 2) A detailed explanation of a tokamak device and what it means in the space of fusion power 3) General Atomics’ leadership in the magnetic fusion energy field, as well as their involvement in the recent fusion breakthrough at LLNL 4) Talking points to showcase nuclear energy’s potential to those who aren’t familiar with the technology

1) Yasir’s background, his first internship in the industry, and how Fukushima shaped the start of his nuclear energy career 2) A deep dive into the microreactor work that eventually lead Yasir to Idaho National Laboratory 3) A discussion of the MARVEL project and what it stands for - both the acronym and the mission for the project itself 4) Yasir explores the mindsets of collaboration and competition in the nuclear industry

1) Bret’s educational background and the best piece of advice he would give to someone currently in their undergraduate years 2) A discussion of passive safety and the difference between reactor types 3) A look into the future of where USNC’s microreactors could be deployed 4) For those who missed it, a component of Bret’s speech given at the MIT-CANES Symposium

1) Ken’s impressive career and how he ended up working in the roles of U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. and Arms Control Director 2) A discussion of the world’s nuclear programs 3) A deep dive into the Strategic Defense Initiative 4) Looking back on the history of nuclear, where we've been, and where we’re going

1) Marco’s book, “Why We Need Not Fear Nuclear Energy,” and how he came to write about this particular topic 2) The inspiration for Marco’s book and how he went about researching the multitudes of materials it contains 3) The culture of debate around nuclear energy and how Marco believes we can appeal to those who stand in the middle 4) An exploration of tradition vs. innovation and simplicity vs. complexity when it comes to the nuclear industry  

Stefano’s background and how newcleo came to be A deep dive into nuclear technology and newcleo’s ideas The regulatory environment in Italy vs. other places around the globe A discussion of emerging technology and common debates surrounding the nuclear industry

1) Craig’s start as an entry-level engineer and the path of experience that eventually lead him to EPRI 2) Live from EPRI's annual Nuclear Power Council, Craig discusses advanced reactors, the development of nuclear and EPRI's thought leadership 3) An exploration of how EPRI supports both the existing nuclear fleet, as well as what they like to call the "future fleet" 4) A look at EPRI's recent accomplishments, including their Owner-Operator Requirements Guide and Siting Guide

1. John’s history of working with major renewable energy sources and when he began to combat the issue of climate change 2. The impressive progression of nuclear projects in Canada and a discussion of where they currently stand 3. A deep dive into CANDU reactors and what drove Canada to develop them 4. Important messages regarding learning about nuclear, supporting all renewables, and how we can all have a hand in the progression of nuclear energy

1) Boris’ background as a nuclear engineer from Germany and how looking at the energy transition as an opportunity spurred his continuing career in the industry 2) A deep dive into all things Urenco, including its international scope and more 3) Urenco’s growth into the medical isotope space and a discussion of SMRs 4) How hydrogen will play a role in the nuclear energy industry

1) A deep dive into Adam’s background in engineering, nuclear and consulting, and the variety of projects he worked on 2) The Breakthrough Institute’s mission and Adam’s step into the research and policy sectors 3) The history of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and how it affects policy today 4) An exploration of the NRC’s current ways of operating and how the states may play a role in future policy

1) Rusty’s early curiosity about nuclear energy and how it led to him becoming the Director of NEXT Lab at ACU 2) Rusty’s initial skepticism about molten salt reactors and how it eventually gave way to interest and execution 3) The landmark meeting with the DOE that moved NEXT Lab’s research forward 4) The NRC’s process of reviewing applications, as well as how this process could evolve and change in the future

1) Grace shares her passion for learning, engineering and nuclear energy, as well as nuclear's role in medicine 2) A discussion of the varied and exciting day-to-day life of working in a nuclear power plant 3) Grace’s time as a scholarship competitor, her new role as Miss America 2023 and traveling the world 4) The philosophical importance of communication and spiritual fulfillment in a future career path

1) A lively in-person interview detailing Jim’s background from music to nuclear law 2) The history of the Atomic Energy Commission and Jim’s transition to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 3) The importance of building relationships, learning the industry, and the role of law in the nuclear landscape 4) Major law-related moments in nuclear to keep an eye on as they develop