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Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy

A podcast featuring interviews with experts throughout the Nuclear Energy field, covering advanced technology, economics, policy, industry, and more.

Latest Episodes:

Chernobyl, Episode Zero Jun 05, 2019

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In the Titans of Nuclear Chernobyl podcast series, we'll sit down with experts in the field of nuclear energy to take a dive into the HBO television series "Chernobyl".

This is episode zero, featuring Titan Bret Kugelmass. Naomi and Michelle discuss with Bret how the Energy Impact Center and Titans of Nuclear podcast are responding to the recent release of HBO's miniseries "Chernobyl", a discussion on which Titans would be best to sit down with and analyze the show and some surprising behind the scenes thoughts on what Bret, Michelle and Naomi felt after watching "Chernobyl".

Ep 171: Rep. Seth Moulton, United States House of Representatives May 31, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

How Seth Moulton's background in physics and the Marines led to a political career
Role of science in Congress and decision making
Ways Congress encourages innovation to fund technical solutions
Effect of automation on the American workforce and why an education revolution is the key to success
How the green technology revolution affects energy, climate and national security
Role of long term budgeting in energy development and planning for a carbon-free country
Making climate change personal in Seth's pursuit of the Presidency

Ep 170: Rep. Bill Foster, United States House of Representatives May 27, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

Bill Foster's background as an entrepreneur and physicist
An unintentional discovery Foster made while searching for proton decay
Role of the FERMI National Accelerator Lab in the particle physics world
How two generations of Fosters used their scientific expertise in public service roles
Resources available to Congress for technical evaluation of specialty topics
Why economics is the most important factor in decarbonization and fighting climate change
Public perception of nuclear technology and how it affects levels of social acceptance
Potential for accelerator-driven nuclear energy systems
How Bill Foster strategizes energy policy reform as an Illinois Congressman

Ep 169: Juan EibenSchutz Hartman, Mexico's National Nuclear Safety and Safeguards Commission May 24, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

How Juan EibenSchutz Hartman's engineering background led to a career in nuclear
Why Mexico considered adding nuclear power to its energy mix and how it was achieved
Mexico's development of a decision analysis program through the Stanford Research Institute
How public perception of nuclear technology became rooted in mistrust and what the nuclear community is doing to change it
Why small modular reactors (SMRs) may transform the industry away from a tendency of non-uniformity
A comparison of nuclear waste and other industrial waste in terms of perception and regulation
Juan EibenSchutz Hartman's responsibilities as Director General of Mexico's National Nuclear Safety and Safeguards Commission

Ep 168: Dr. Bob Ichord, Atlantic Council May 23, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

Bob Ichord's entrance into international energy research
How the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) brings rural electrification to Southeast Asia
How Chernobyl affected global safety and policy for nuclear reactors
The future of US nuclear power export and import markets
Nuclear's role in urbanization and growth in developing countries
Results of the Atlantic Council Task Force Report on U.S. Nuclear Leadership
Importance of innovation and commercialization of small modular reactors (SMRs)

Ep. 167 - Jeff Navin, Boundary Stone Partners May 22, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

Jeff Navin's high school dream of becoming a politician
Changes in the energy policymaking atmosphere during the Obama Administration
How politicization of climate change made the carbon emissions problem worse
Strategically using advanced reactors to start climate conversations and get policymakers on board
How setting a 100% clean energy goal will promote competition in technological advances
Challenges faced by advanced reactors in the research and development field
Why politicians seek out Jeff Navin and Boundary Stone Partners to help differentiate themselves on climate change

Ep 166: Bob Walker, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories May 21, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

How Bob Walker's career in the Canadian Department of National Defence led to his role as a nuclear energy leader
Role of the National Research Universal Reactor (NRU) in radioactive medical isotope production for the global healthcare market
Current status of CANada Deuterium Uranium (CANDU) reactor refurbishment around Canada
Why Canada pursued CANDU and pressurized heavy water reactor design
Canada's development of an intricate logistics, transportation, and distribution plan for medical isotopes
Options for used fuel storage and how the community is involved in the decision
Applications of small modular reactors (SMR's) in Canada and across the globe
Bob Walker's path to becoming the Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Ep 165: Margie Doane, Nuclear Regulatory Commission May 20, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

How Margie's upbringing influenced her career
How nuclear export licensing works and why it's important to the safe handling and security of nuclear materials
Why it was important for Margie to consider transboundary effects of Fukushima when negotiating to affirm the IAEA's post-Fukushima frameworks
How the Supreme Court's post-Fukushima ruling against the NRC's Waste Confidence policy caused an abrupt halt in plans for domestic and international nuclear power plant construction
How Margie's 3-step risk assessment process helped propel her to the top of the NRC
How training staff on new and different technologies, such as SMRs, will help propel NRC regulations forward

Ep 164: Marc Nichol, Nuclear Energy Institute May 17, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

How a high school project on propulsion led to Marc Nichol's career in nuclear energy
Responsibilities and considerations for managing spent fuel on-site and off-site
A comparison of costs and markets for small modular reactors (SMR's) and micro-reactors
How Alaska is preparing for deployment of groundbreaking micro-reactor technology
Future capabilities of the nuclear industry to provide energy for electricity, heating, and transportation
How Marc Nichol connects with communities, industries, and governments as Director of New Reactor Deployment at the Nuclear Energy Institute

Ep 163: Akira Tokuhiro, Ontario Tech University May 16, 2019

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In this episode, we discuss...

How Akira Tokuhiro's interest in race car design inspired him to study nuclear engineering
Research for the Japanese sodium cooled fast reactor
How nuclear energy safety culture and public risk perception compares to other industries
Responsibilities of being a director and licensed operator of a university experimental reactor
Safety challenges of graphite-moderated nuclear reactors
How the nuclear industry united to address the accident at Fukushima
Benefits of NuScale Power's small modular reactors (SMR's)
Akira's development of a new Bachelor of Technology in Sustainable Energy Systems at Ontario Tech University

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