Big Nuke Energy

In the thirty-eighth episode of this podcast about young women working in non-proliferation, Arielle, Sam, Grace, and guest Rose discuss Chinese nuclear programs, the ethics of software development, and favorite BNE memories.

In the thirty-seventh episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Arielle, Sam, Grace, and guest Jordan discuss the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area, the Russian hacks, and how to deal with difficult family members during the holidays.

In the thirty-sixth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Sam, Arielle, Grace, and guest Lauren discuss Girl Security, the assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist, and the TV show the Queen's Gambit.

In the thirty-fifth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Arielle, Sam, Grace, and guest Megan discuss North Korean propaganda, the Natanz facility construction, and blustering during New START negotiations.

In the thirty-fourth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Arielle, Sam, and guest Melissa discuss the Open Nuclear Network, open-source intelligence and crowdsourcing, and etiquette when male professors interrupt female students.

In the thirty-third episode of this podcast about young women working in non-proliferation, Arielle, Grace, Sam, and guest Alex discuss the importance of multilateral negotiations for non-proliferation, what to do about potential presidential incapacitation due to COVID, and the Q-Anon conspiracy.

In the thirty-second episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Arielle, Grace, Sam, and guest Jessica discuss the Nuclear Fusion Project (NFP), the protests in Belarus, and Trump's secret nuclear weapon.

In the thirty-first episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Arielle, Grace, Sam, and guest Masako discuss disarmament education, the significance of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and how the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affects Americans.

In the thirtieth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Arielle, Sam, and guest Michelle discuss 38 North, Trump's attempts to prevent mail-in voting, and justice for Breonna Taylor.

The the twenty-ninth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Arielle, Sam, and guest Reja discuss CSIS's "Under the Nuclear Shadow" report, President Trump's attempts to prevent mail-in voting, and a Russian COVID vaccine.

In the twenty-eighth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Arielle, Sam, and Grace speak with three former guests about their experiences after their shared summer 2019 internship.

In the twenty-seventh episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Arielle, Sam, Grace, and guests Caroline and Sumaya discuss New START extension, North Korean-South Korean communications, and women's participation in arms control agreements.

In the twenty-sixth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Sam, Arielle, and guest Lyric discuss a feminist foreign policy in the U.S., the Black Lives Matter movement, and South Korea-North Korea relations.

In the twenty-fifth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Arielle, Sam, and guest Deepika discuss communications in nuclear security, the Open Skies treaty, and stereotypes about flirting.

In the twenty-fourth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Arielle, Sam, and Grace speak with Dr. Jung Pak about her book "Becoming Kim Jong Un" and discuss tokenism.

In the twenty-third episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Sam, Arielle, and guest Hannah discuss using social media to highlight women in STEM, White House coronavirus briefings, and feminism as a brand versus a movement.

In the twenty-second episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Arielle, Sam, Grace and guest Dr. Natasha Bajema discuss national security fiction, nonpro movies and books, and Trump's naval strategies via Twitter.

In the twenty-first episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Arielle, Grace, and Sam discuss with guest Maggie uranium production in the DPRK, the issues of dual-use, and phallocentrism.

In the twentieth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Sam, and Arielle discuss college, corona, and chaos. Additionally, baking bread and Soviet soldiers dancing are main topics of this episode. Enjoy.

This week we are live! The BNE gals talk to Maggie Feldman-Piltch about feminist foreign policy and her work with #NatSecGirlSquad in addition to singing some acapella and discussing gendered care labor.

In the eighteenth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Sam, Arielle, and guest Sara discuss the fragmentation and competition of nuclear nonproliferation, DPRK photoshopping, and being a feminist killjoy.

In the seventeenth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Sam, Arielle, and guest Elsa discuss the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and Nonproliferation, the coronavirus, and sexual assault in the military.

In the sixteenth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Sam, Arielle, and guest Jamie discuss new mediums for public engagement in nonpro, the false narratives of paradise in Oceania, and emotions as knowledge.

In the fifteenth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace and Sam discuss the book "Radiation Nation" with author Dr. Natasha Zaretsky, Three Mile Island, and the portrayal of women's bodies in the antinuclear protests of the 70s.

In the fourteenth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Sam, and guest Katie discuss the intersection between nuclear energy and nonproliferation, Putin's reorganization of the Russian government, and the Doomsday Clock moved to 100 Seconds to Midnight.

In the thirteenth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Sam, and guest Corey discuss all things Iran- JCPOA, the effects of General Soleimani's death, and advice from the Princess Bride. Also discussed is the impact of the impeachment on Trump's foreign policy and mentorship advice for young professionals.

The the twelfth episode about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace and Sam discuss how sports empower women, inclusivity and imposter syndrome, and tactics of the patriarchy on social media.

In the eleventh episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace and Sam discuss nuclear weapons as a medical and social justice issue, the importance of testimonies of affected peoples, and the doomsday real estate market.

In the tenth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace and Sam discuss No First Use policy, how to set attainable goals for nonproliferation, and vocal fry and uptalking.

In the actual ninth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Arielle, and Sam discuss with fellow intern Emily Quinn her research project of marine trafficking of sanctioned Iranian oil vessels, the Trump whistleblower situation, and how to make nonproliferation more accessible.

In the eighth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Sam, and Arielle discuss institutional gender equality, a potential return of US-Russia arms race, and the impact of #MeToo on men.

In this seventh episode about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Arielle, and Sam discuss the perspective of Non Nuclear Weapons States, the culture of interrupting women, and Kim Jong-un's mixtape.

In this sixth episode about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Arielle, and Sam discuss more on open-source sleuthing, the culture of politeness, and the 1983 movie "War Games."

In this fifth episode about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Arielle, and Sam discuss the ethics of open-source intelligence, workplace discrimination based on age, and female participation in the Manhattan Project.

In the fourth episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Arielle, and Sam discuss mentorship of women and underrepresented groups, Fake News and Twitter, and Stranger Things Season 3.

In the third episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Arielle, and Sam discuss how it feels to be the only woman in the room, the issues facing women with technical skills in a non-technical field, and how Adele lyrics have predicted US-DPRK relations.

In the second episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Arielle, and Sam discuss the patriarchal linguistics of arms control, nonproliferation jargon, and the 1964 film "Dr. Strangelove."

In the first episode of this podcast about young women working in nonproliferation, Grace, Arielle, and Sam discuss Iran and the collapse of the JCPOA, Twitter as a medium for foreign policy, and how older movies about nonproliferation promote the patriarchal structure of arms control.