Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

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Ep 256: Edouard Hourcade, Jules Horowitz Experimental Reactor Apr 08, 2020

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Edouard Hourcade joins Jadwiga on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Edouard's background 2) Sodium Fast Reactor development and ASTRID project 3) Intellectual property and public communication after closing ASTRID program 4) Jules Horowitz reactor Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Ep 255: John Ahlberg, Kärnfull Energi Mar 31, 2020

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John Ahlberg joins Olu on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear.

1) John Ahlberg introduces the social landscape of Sweden and gives us a brief into the public understanding and acceptance of nuclear energy. 2) How the idea for Kärnfull Energi, Sweden's first 100% nuclear electricity provider, came to John and his co-founder Christian, and how they set up the company and have been making positive waves since. 3) Outlook for Kärnfull Energi as they continue to grow, plans for the future of the company, and John's personal motivations for choosing the nuclear industry even though he has a different educational and professional background. 4) The importance of correct information passed on to the public so people understand the benefits of nuclear energy and begin the first steps in correcting the public discourse in Sweden. Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Ep 254: Katie Tubb, Heritage Foundation Mar 24, 2020

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Katie Tubb joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear.

1) Katie Tubb discusses her journey into the nuclear energy sector, from an intern who admitted to know nothing about where energy comes from to to an advocate for innovative energy and environment policy. 2) Katie Tubb shares her passion for nuclear technology, the issues with the nuclear industry assuaging people's fears without educating them, and what the Heritage Foundation is doing to educate America on the nuclear industry. 3) Katie Tubb discusses the Blue Ribbon Commission's report and the fundamental errors in the Nuclear Waste Policy Act and how Finland has used consent-based siting successfully. 4) Katie Tubb shares her optimistic outlook on the future of nuclear waste in the United States.

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Ep 253: Clinton Carter, Luminant Mar 17, 2020

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Clinton Carter joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Modernizing Comanche Peak and More 2) Nuclear Safety Requirements and What Needs to Change 3) A New Industry Demonstration and the Role of Machine Learning in Nuclear 4) The Importance of the Legacy Fleet Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Ep 252: Scott Hsu, United States Department of Energy Mar 12, 2020

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Scott Hsu joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Plasma Physics & Magnetic Reconnection 2) Fusion Programs at ARPA-E 3) Experiments in Electromagnetic Physics 4) Technical and Economic Feasibility of Fusion Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Ep 251: Julian Gadano, Nuclear Energy for Argentina Mar 05, 2020

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Julian Gadano joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear.

1) Incorporating sociology into the nuclear sector 2) The Argentinian nuclear sector's structure and reinvigorating the industry 3) The CAREM SMRs and the plan to commercialize and export these power reactors 4) Working towards a new nuclear by creating the need for nuclear power and supporting young nuclear professionals Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Introducing OPEN100 Feb 25, 2020

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Bret Kugelmass is interviewed by Robert Dillon about the OPEN100 project presented by the Energy Impact Center. Learn more about OPEN100 at www.open-100.com

An Update from Titans of Nuclear Jan 31, 2020

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Host Bret Kugelmass shares an update on when Titans of Nuclear will return from hiatus, what the Energy Impact Center has been working on in the interim, and delivers a live reading of his recently published op-ed "Want to stop climate change? Embrace the nuclear option."

Ep 250: Andrew Sherry, National Nuclear Laboratory Dec 20, 2019

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Andrew Sherry joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Andrew Sherry and Bret Kugelmass discuss nuclear history in the UK starting with magnox power stations and advanced gas-cooled reactors through the "dash for gas" in the 1980s and today's Nuclear Innovation Program. 2) The UK is the first country to agree to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. How nuclear could be an affordable solution by using a fleet approach, advanced manufacturing, and modular construction. 3) Andrew Sherry shares six key ways to promote nuclear innovation and affordability after a cross-sector innovation roundtable including technology, leadership, collaboration, risk, financing, and regulation. 4) How to implement innovation from other sectors and what the nuclear industry can learn from the US space industry and Elon Musk Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

Ep 249: Adrienne Kelbie, Office for Nuclear Regulation Dec 19, 2019

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Adrienne Kelbie joins Bret on the latest episode of Titans of Nuclear. 1) Adrienne's uncommon route to the nuclear sector via the Lottery Fund 2) How the Office of Nuclear Regulation (ONR) is modernizing to engage in Advanced Nuclear Technologies (ANT) and increase accessibility 3) Changing the UK nuclear regulation process to decrease cost and foster innovation 4) Securing the future of the ONR by diversifying employee skill sets and focusing on outcomes Find more episodes on iTunes, Spotify, and on our Titans of Nuclear YouTube. You can follow us on Twitter at @NuclearTitans.

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