Podcasts about Diablo Canyon

Send us a textIf Diablo Canyon stays open, does it open the door for a broader reevaluation of nuclear's role in the U.S. — or is it a one-off anomaly in a blue state's climate panic?Talking with  Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow author of "Atomic Dreams: The New Nuclear Evangelists and the Fight for the Future of Energy."What role should nuclear power play in our energy future?Rebecca explores the unlikely resurgence of nuclear power as a climate solution — not through the lens of old Cold War anxieties, but through a new generation of thinkers, engineers, and environmentalists who see splitting the atom as a bridge to a carbon-free future.And here in California, that question hits home. Diablo Canyon — the state's last operating nuclear plant — was on its way out. Now, it's looking like it's on its way back in. What changed? And what does that tell us about the shifting cultural and political ground beneath our feet?Stay with us as we explore the strange, complicated afterlife of nuclear power — from protests and policy to power grids and hope.Support the show_________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL!

Maureen Zawalick joins the show to discuss how the Diablo Canyon can benefit CA. Maureen is Pacific Gas and Electric Company Vice President Business and Technical Services at Diablo Canyon Power Plant, May 9th 2025 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, host Stuart Turley engages with Doug Sandridge to explore the complex issues surrounding the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant in California. They discuss the impact of the plant's closure on the Northern Chumash Tribe, as well as the tribe's efforts to purchase the land surrounding the plant from PG&E. However, the deal faces significant opposition from environmental groups and state regulators. Doug also delves into broader energy policy challenges, emphasizing the critical role of nuclear energy in California's future while criticizing the inefficiencies of alternatives like ethanol. He highlights the urgent need for leadership that prioritizes sound energy economics.Highlights of the Podcast 00:00 - Intro01:07 - Diablo Canyon and California's Energy Mismanagement02:34 - The Northern Chumash Tribe's History06:00 - PG&E and the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant09:02 - Tribe's Efforts to Buy Back Land12:54 - Diablo Canyon's Shutdown and Advocacy Efforts15:29 - The State's Role in Land Ownership18:03 - California's Legislation on Native Land Rights20:18 - How to Help the Tribe22:01 - The Landman Podcast Discussion23:27 - Germany's Nuclear Energy Situation27:02 - Germany's Energy Crisis and Nuclear Revival29:31 - Hydrogen and Energy Policies31:01 - Ethanol and Its Economic Impact33:01 - Leadership in Energy Policy35:56 - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsWe recommend following Doug's Substack: https://douglascsandridge.substack.com/For the entire video and Transcript: https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/

It’s the first U.S. nuclear plant to use AI. Where does Diablo Canyon go from here? Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the first U.S. nuclear plant to use AI. Where does Diablo Canyon go from here? Please Subscribe + Rate & Review KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson – KMJ’s Afternoon Drive Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KCBX Programming Intern Sam Doyle-Jacobson's interview with Randy Widera, Director of Programs for California State Parks Foundation, where he discusses the decline in monarch butterfly populations and why their survival is key. Linda Seeley and Jane Swanson, board members of San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace, speak with KCBX's Meher Ali about their concerns related to the Diablo Canyon Power Plant and why they continue to advocate for its closure. Then, KCSB reporter Mavis Holley talks to Megan Overland, who is part of the Santa Barbara Advocacy Network, about how allies can support the transgender community going forward. Lastly, we have another story from KCSB: this one from reporter Rose Friedrich, who interviews Asian American Studies Professor John Park about the history of birthright citizenship.

Jim Dantona, host of Working Lunch and CEO of San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce sits down with Maureen Zawalick, Vice President of Business and Technical Services at PG&E to talk about the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. KCBX's Brian Reynolds talks to Reilly Newman, co-author of a new book, along with his business partner Scott Saunders, titled “Brandy: 101 Sips of Wisdom For Attaining a Successful Brand.” Dr. Ronda Beaman, Executive Director of the nonprofit Dream Makers San Luis Obispo, speaks with KCBX's Meher Ali about what she has learned from fulfilling the final wishes of terminally ill patients in San Luis Obispo County.

Harvey Wasserman, a journalist and environmental activist, urges smart rebuilding from the LA fire and the closure of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletter Purchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make America Utopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And Be Fit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of an Afro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES…WE PRAY FOR LEONARD PELTIER WITH THE GREAT ROSE STYRON & MORE…     We start GREEP Zoom #206with a report from the burning city of Los Angeles that it's long past time to shut the two reactors at Diablo Canyon, before they could pour a radioactive cloud into a city/county with 11 million.   The great ROSE STYRON….poet, activist, co-founder of Amnesty USA….tells us to get active to help us save Leonard Peltier out of prison before he dies.   Rose is joined by ALEX MATTHEISSEN adds to the request in the name of his father, Peter, renowned author of IN THE SPIRIT OF CRAZY HORSE.   Alex also helps us celebrate the coming of congestion pricing to New York City and elsewhere.     TATANKA BRICCA gives us a report on this campaign from the perspective of the tribes and the Pope, who we hope will convince Biden to spare this man's life.   Maryland State Senator JEFF WALDSTREICHER introduces us to the opening day of the legislature in Annapolis….and the revival of Progressive values in the face of the advent of Donald Trump.  Jeff also warns of an attempt to use private prisons to hold large numbers of political prisoners.   DAVID SALTMAN reminds us of the Bruce Curtis case, in which a Canadian citizen convicted of murder was remanded to Canada rather than being put to death.   MIKE HERSH reminds us that there is a resolution signed by many members of the US House calling for Peltier to be released, as well as a warning that Trump may be persecuting those who raise progressive issues..   The cases of CHARLES LITTLEJOHN is raised by NICOLE UNG, along with that of STEVE DONZIGER.   From Santa Monica, NANCY NIPARKO and PAUL NEWMAN give us on-the-spot reports from the front lines of the Palisades Fire.   Radio host LYNN FEINERMAN raises the question of whether Westwood is being protected because of atomic reactors on the UCLA campus east of the 405.   DENNIS BERNSTEIN of the Flashpoints Show at KPFA raises the issue of farmworkers and prisoners fighting the LA fires.   Firefighters have been coming from Ukraine, adds Nancy Niparko.   MARC IMLAY describes how the military has been fighting fires.   STEVE CARUSO warns that the creep of fascism is burning the planet.   JOHN FITZGERALD reports on the attempt to hold Trump accountable for violating the third section of the 14th Amendment, which would disqualify him from becoming President.   DAVE SALTMAN raises the issue of why this 14th Amendment challenge to the Trump Presidency has gotten no media coverage.   The question of whether police should prevent this Inauguration is raised by ANDREW LEVIS.   From western Mass we hear ANNA GYORGY seconding the motion for enforcing the 14th while decrying the lack of attention being given to it.   PATRICIA GRACIAN emphasizes the work of Steve Spoonamore (Duty to Warn) and Greg Palast (Vigilantes Inc) in documenting the “irregularities” of our elections.   ANNE WILCOX clarifies that objecting to the certification of an Electoral College delegation has become far more difficult.   CLAIRE ROSENFIELD adds important advice for dealing with ICE, including by demanding a warrant.   Talking to us from Columbus, Ohio, SANDY BOLZENIUS suggests that we get radio stations—like Pacifica—to spread the word about saving democracy.   Sanctions against Russia established by Trump a few years ago & then extended by Biden are raised by MINDY GALLEGOS   MARY ELIZABETH JACKSON asks for reassurance in a difficult time……let's hope the sun rises soon.

Today on AirTalk, President Biden commuted 37 of the 40 federal death sentences into life imprisonment. We're going over what this move means politically and how it may affect Trump's plans for office. A popular Chinese internet router faces a possible ban in the U.S. due to national security concerns. Call in and tell us how you navigate all your relationships and work, scattered across L.A. Also, we're talking updates on the Aliso and Diablo Canyon power plants. And, the owner of the Helms Bakery tells us about the role the bread manufacturer plays in SoCal history. We're also talking about the fascinating story behind the popular Christmas movie It's A Wonderful Life. Today on AirTalk: - Biden commutes federal death sentences (0:15) - Popular Chinese internet router faces possible ban in U.S. (15:18) - Navigating life in SoCal (31:15) - Updates on Aliso and Diablo Canyons (51:54) - Helms Bakery history (1:09:38) - The story behind It's A Wonderful Life (1:31:03)

Beyond skepticism and mere questioning of official narratives is a legitimate paranoia that has been gestating into a dangerous and delusional conspiracy culture. Although conspiracies are part of human history, and the theoretical variety are usually healthy ways of dealing with official narratives that make little sense, conspiracy culture instead goes to extraordinary lengths to essentially deny everything, and admit to nothing. Ironically, conspiracy culture is not unlike the way governments tend to handle controversial issues - deny and admit to nothing. Conspiracy culture is also shockingly similar to the post-modernist thought, which is characterized as skepticism, subjectivism, and relativism; the post modernist is suspicious of reasoning and intellectualism. This world view has lead us to deny even the most basic functions of our world. Weather is no longer personified as a god or explained via scientific observation, but instead based on climate change or DEWs. Manmade disasters are likewise blamed on the previous two culprits.  When PG&E admitted in 2020 to causing the Paradise fire in California, and killing 84 people, the mainstream media continued to push climate change while the alternative media continued to push directed energy weapons. A recent report from Maui County was also released showing how the Lahaina fires were likewise the result of utility company negligence. Yet, climate change and directed energy weapons remain the only two acceptable narratives in the media. The same thing is happening again with the recent 7.0 magnitude earthquake off the northwestern coast of California, with people claiming it wasn't natural because there are radiation spikes in the area. No radiation was detected though. Instead 4 hours south is the Albany Bulb recreational center, built on a radioactive waste dump, which is leaking dangerous levels of gamma radiation - reported just days before the earthquake. Still another 4 hours south is Diablo Canyon nuclear plant which, despite being at the end of its life and recently being found to have cracks in its piping, was kept operating by California to generate power in its transition to green energy. The plant is safe, however, at least according to PG&E. This is classic misdirection. Likewise, environmentalists will ignore chemical dumping, water and food contamination, etc., as well as mountains of trash and drugs, in favor of cracking down on C02. Lost in all of this tap dancing is the fact our sun changes our moods, behaviors, state of health, and via cosmic rays even beyond the sun, earthquakes. -FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITEPAYPALCashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tst-radio--5328407/support.

PROTECTING THE 2024 VOTE, & A WEBINAR ON NEW NUKES > > We start GREEP Zoom #193 with the great ANDREA MILLER, who lays out her powerful push for getting out the vote in key swing states, including Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. > > STEPHEN SPITZ explains his very mixed experience with young election workers at the University of Michigan. > > RAY MCCLENDON follows by describing the mixed impacts of manipulated polls and the stripping of voter registration rolls in Georgia and elsewhere. > > A major election outcome prediction made by Alan Lichtman, who has been right many times before, is analyzed by TATANKA BRICCA. > > > We then shift gears to our Nuclear Webinar, starting with Michigan-based reporter ROGER RAPOPORT, who gives us the low-down on the insane attempt to re-fire the Palisades atomic reactor. > > World-renowned health researcher JOE MANGANO confirms the death toll from TMI, Fermi, Palisades and other nukes linked to radiation emissions from these “perfectly safe” loser reactors. > KEVIN KAMPS of Beyond Nuclear adds Fermi I and other destroyed or decrepit nukes to the murderous list. We pay homage to the great Philadelphia Inquirer op ed against TMI from the great Jane Fonda.  LINDA SEELEY from the San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace updates us on the latest developments from Diablo Canyon, and reminds us that badly embrittled pressure vessel at Unit One is identical to the RPV at Palisades.. SHERI MCWHIRTER asks about the rule-making petition being circulated by Roger Rapoport. MYLA RESON reminds us of the steam generator disaster at San Onofre that forced that plant's permanent closure. Cleveland's CONNIE KLINE reports on the continuing energy disaster in Ohio. Santa Monica's PAUL NEWMAN asks about Betty Yee, a candidate for California governor who stabbed the renewables industry while she was on the Coastal Commission. LYNN FEINERMAN wonders if the fossil/nuke industry is using the “anti-woke” reaction to obstruct the rise of renewable energy worldwide. STEVE CARUSO wonders about the “crazy-whack” attack against renewables despite their plummeting price tag. Next week we will meet on Indigenous People's Day, hopefully to celebrate the release of LEONARD PELTIER.

Host Joe DeMare talks about the early fall bird migration that seems to be going on in North America. Next, he interviews Linda Seeley with Mothers for Peace about a rare point of hope in their battle to protect California from the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, poised for disaster on thrust faults. Rebecca Wood tells us all about armadillos. Ecological News includes: new shocking levels of plutonium contamination at Los Alamos; Elon Musk sabotaging the switch to the Tesla charging system; and Brazilian wildfires. 

LETS GET MONEY OUT OF POLITICS; LET'S GET SOLAR ON OUR ROOFTOPS!! GREEP zoom #186 opens with the brilliant, beautiful poetry of our great Laureate MIMI GERMAN. We then dive deep into the nightmare of money in politics with GREG COLERIDGE of Move to Amend. RAY MCCLENDON of Communities United for Justice gives us the full report for embattled, disenfranchised Georgia. We take a deep dive into the dark world of the Electoral College and the possibility that the 2024 election could hinge on MAGA decertifying enough states to swing the presidency. WENDI LEDERMAN gives us the latest report from Ron Desantis's Florida. PAUL NEWMAN, MIKE HERSH, MYLA RESON & LYNN FEINERMAN give us great insights into saving our democracy. Chair SUSAN YOUNG of the Pacifica Radio National Board gives us the call to vote in the on-going Pacifica election. DR. RUTH STRAUSS updates us on Pacifica and the protection of our national election. TATANKA BRICCA then introduces the great DENNY ZANE, former mayor of Santa Monica, who explains the Earth-moving referendum process in Los Angeles. Denny is joined by the great LINDA SEELEY of the Mothers for Peace of San Luis Obispo, working for 50 years to shut the insane reactors at Diablo Canyon. STEVE CARUSO jumps in to remind us of the immense power potential of using hemp to move our vehicle fleet. MYLA RESON reminds Denny of the need to protect what's left of Santa Monica and LA's decimated tree canopy.

Coming to your electric bill: monthly charge to extend Diablo Canyon's life. Chinese migrants rush to find a way to the U.S. border before the doors close. Shade will make or break American cities. Veterans' demands for more housing on West L.A VA campus goes to trial.

Quick recap The team discussed the upcoming elections, focusing on the need for secure voting methods, fairness in ballot counting, and the role of activists in ensuring a fair election. They also introduced notable figures, including Christian and Dennis Bernstein, who shared their views on women's rights, voter education, and the importance of poetry in times of uncertainty. Lastly, they engaged in discussions about potential running mates for Kamala Harris, the interconnectedness of all work, and the historic nature of Harris becoming the first woman of color to hold the presidency. Next steps Karen Greenberg and Julian Zelitzer to continue promoting their book "Our Nation at Risk: Election Integrity as a National Security Issue Christian Nunez and NOW to continue get-out-the-vote efforts and voter education initiatives Dennis Bernstein to follow up on discussing Diablo Canyon on his radio show Harvey Wasserman to connect Karen Greenberg and Julian Zelitzer with Dennis Bernstein for a potential radio interview Harvey Wasserman to reach out to Barbara Koppel about obtaining video footage from Woodstock '94 Myla Reson to monitor astrological aspects related to upcoming political events Harvey Wasserman to write a letter to the current Mayor of Chicago regarding protest permits for the upcoming Democratic Convention Mike Hirsch to prepare audio recording of his composition for next week's call Harvey Wasserman to invite Mimi Gurman back next week to read her poetry Call participants to continue discussing and analyzing potential VP picks for Kamala Harris Call participants to monitor and support Cori Bush's primary campaign in the coming days Harvey Wasserman and Myla Reson to host their radio show on Wednesday at 3:05 PM Pacific time on KPFK.org Summary Automatic Meeting Summary and LSD Discussion Gree-Gree introduced an automatic meeting summary feature, which could simplify the work of the station board secretaries. myla and Mike discussed the potential benefits and issues, including name recognition accuracy. Meanwhile, karen presented while Win led a discussion on LSD legalization and the Fermi nuclear plant incident. The group also discussed a book by karen and julian about a potential "armed coup," with Win praising their credentials. Lastly, Linda Foley, a Maryland representative, joined as a guest, and plans were made to feature poetry readings by Dennis Bernstein in the following hour. Election Security and Voting Rights Discussion Win initiated a discussion about the security of the upcoming elections and the nation, with karen and julian sharing their concerns. karen emphasized the importance of viewing elections as a national security issue, given the various vulnerabilities and threats. julian discussed the relevance of the issues surrounding voting rights and election administration in the current political climate, highlighting the potential for increased political support to tackle these problems. The discussion also touched on the origins of these issues in the 21st century, with Win citing examples of voter roll purges and alleged electoral fraud in several states. The conversation concluded with the importance of election security and the potential threats to the upcoming presidential election being emphasized, with julian suggesting the reintroduction of measures to restore the Voting Rights Act. Introducing Notable Figures and Endorsing Kamala Harris Win introduced several notable figures including Delegate Foley, a journalist and former president of the newspaper guild, and Christian, a social worker and women's rights advocate. Christian, representing the National Organization for Women, emphasized the importance of fighting for women's civil, voting, and reproductive rights, and the need to combat disinformation and oppression in the upcoming presidential election. He also announced their Political Action Committee's official endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Presidential nominee, made the day after Joe Biden endorsed Harris. Securing Elections and Protecting Democracy The team discussed concerns about the integrity of the US election process, focusing on the need for secure voting methods, such as hand-marked paper ballots, and the importance of fairness in the selection of those who count the ballots. They also highlighted the role of activists and grassroots movements in ensuring a fair election, and the potential impact of high volunteer rates for campaigns. The discussion touched on the upcoming election in North Carolina, the need for voter education, and the potential challenges and vulnerabilities in the election process. The team also emphasized the importance of unity and solidarity in protecting democracy, and the need to prevent a regression to pre-Civil Rights era conditions if Donald Trump is re-elected. Dennis Bernstein's Poetry and Election Discussion Win introduced Christian, who had to leave early, and then invited Dennis Bernstein, a poet and talk show host, to share his work. Dennis read two poems: one in memory of his brother who was a skilled mechanic, and another in honor of his father, a war hero who often spoke of a bee that saved his life. The meeting also included an open forum discussion about the upcoming election, but no official endorsements were made. Poetry Sharing and Resilience Discussion Dennis shared a poem about resilience and hope, emphasizing the importance of living fully despite difficult circumstances. Tatanka thanked Dennis for his poetry and encouraged others to continue sending letters to Biden and Harris. Win then shared a poem about his experience at Woodstock, reflecting on the loss of his parents and the spiritual connection he felt at the event. The conversation ended with Win sharing another poem titled "Shoshi and Daddy," which he dedicated to his mother. Sharing Personal Poetry and Emily Dickinson Win shared a personal and touching experience with his daughter on Mother's Day, which was followed by Tatanka's drum song "2 Hearts, one drum," emphasizing the power of love and the importance of being present in the moment. Dennis shared a personal anecdote about his mother's poem and encouraged others to share their own poetic works, with myla affirming that everyone in the Zoom call likely had a poem to share. The group also discussed the life and work of Emily Dickinson, highlighting her impact and influence, and mentioned an ongoing exhibition in Amherst, Massachusetts, and a yearly gathering of her fans to read her poetry. Woodstock Memories and Regrets Ron and Win reminisced about their experiences at Woodstock in 1994 and 1969. Win recounted being asked to give a speech criticizing Pepsi and other bottlers at Woodstock '94, though Pepsi threatened to withhold sponsorship if he did so. Ron shared an anecdote about interacting with Country Joe of Country Joe and the Fish. Win discussed the chaos of being introduced by Graham while Crosby, Stills & Nash were playing during his 1969 Woodstock speech. He also mentioned a premonition about his mother's death while dancing to Tatanka's music. Both speakers lamented their inability to obtain a video of the events to show their grandchildren. Hope, Diablo Canyon, and Songwriting Discussion Dennis shared a poem about hope, which led to a discussion about Diablo Canyon and a promise to provide more information. myla then shared her nostalgic experience selling the Berkeley Barb during the war and the group discussed the upcoming primary election for Cori Bush, a Democratic Squad member. The group considered endorsing candidates and supporting Bush's campaign through the Progressive Democrats of America. Towards the end, the group engaged in a light-hearted discussion about singing and songwriting, with a focus on the Scalia and Thomas themes. The possibility of future discussions with songwriter Steven Seinheim was also suggested. Discussing Potential Running Mates for Kamala Harris Win suggested several potential running mates for Kamala Harris, including Josh Shapiro, Roy Cooper, and Mark Kelly. Win believed that Mark Kelly would be a strong candidate due to his impressive resume and potential to deliver Arizona and Nevada. However, Steve disagreed, suggesting that Roy Cooper would be a better choice due to his experience and ability to attack the Republicans. myla also expressed her preference for Cooper and Tim Walts, highlighting their progressive values and leadership qualities. The group also discussed potential drawbacks of having two women on the ticket and expressed uncertainty about the progressive credentials of Roy Cooper. Ancestors, VP Candidates, and Elections Tatanka initiated a discussion about the interconnectedness of all work and the significance of acknowledging ancestors. The group then engaged in a lively conversation about potential vice presidential candidates, with suggestions ranging from Muhammad Ali to Eleanor Roosevelt. The historic nature of Kamala Harris becoming the first woman of color to hold the presidency was also discussed, with references to Gracie Allen's 1941 presidential campaign. The participants also discussed the possibility of international observers for the upcoming US election, the influence of big tech money on Kamala's campaign, and the upcoming Democratic Convention. Personal anecdotes and memories were shared, and the importance of remembering names correctly was emphasized.

FLORIDA FASCISM; DIABLO NUKE SHOWDOWN; LEONARD PELTIER'S LAST CHANCE; PACIFICA ELECTIONS; THE PEOPLE'S GUIDE We begin GREEP Zoom #181 with a terrifying report from WENDI LEDERMAN on the declining state of democracy in Ron DeSantis's Floridastan. The great former California Public Utilities Commission Chair LORETTA LYNCH gives us a deep dive into the brutal battle over the Diablo Canyon nukes and the additional $400 million the once-green Governor Gavin Newsom wants to hand his pals at Pacific Gas & Electric. MYLA RESON, TATANKA BRICCA, PAUL NEWMAN, RON LEONARD, LINDA SEELEY and STEVE CARUSO jump into this truly electrifying mega-theft being perpetrated on the people of California. We then hear from KEN STERN on the dark, dire history of the trials of LEONARD PELTIER and the reality of his last parole hearing.  As we explore the horrific 50-year injustice done to this beloved AIM activist, JAMES STARKEWOLF reminds us of the early travesties accompanying this horrible persecution. We hear further about the possibility of having Congress appoint a new member to the Parole Board that might restore Leonard's freedom. MYLA RESON then fills us in on the vital upcoming election at the Pacifica Radio Network.  VINNIE DESTEFANO gives us a quick update on the case of JULIAN ASSANGE. Finally, CAMILLA REES fills us in on the latest developments with THE PEOPLE'S GUIDE TO GRASSROOTS ELECTION ORGANIZING, a definitive document we hope will help us save American democracy.

Hometown Radio 06/19/24 4p: The Diablo Canyon Safety Committee prepares to meet

Host Joe DeMare talks about the growing movement to throw out the ideas of personal responsibility making a difference in the war to save the planet. Then Kevin Kamps of Beyond Nuclear tells us about the criminal history of Holtec, the company the Biden administration trusts to restart the dead Palisades nuclear reactor. Rebecca Wood talks about radiation contamination in Toledo. Ecological News includes: a geoengineering experiment that was stopped in California; EVs are now cheaper that gas cars; and California lawmakers balking at giving Diablo Canyon more money. 

 GOOD NEWS FOR JULIAN ASSANGE; DAVID SWANSON'S BEYOND WAR; SAVING WMASS FROM BAD BATTERIES; WHO & THE COVID > > > > Our astoundingly dense GREEP Zoom #178 starts with VINNIE DESTEFANO giving us some rare but important good news on JULIAN ASSANGE & his ridiculous victimization by the US government. > > In this case a British court has ruled that the US cannot guarantee him a fair trial, and that he therefore has the right to appeal against extradition.  Hopefully he'll soon be free!!! > > We follow with the great peace activist DAVID SWANSON and his illustrious cohort DAVID HARTSOUGH. > > David Swanson tells us about his magnificent BEYOND WAR campaigns against the senseless militarism that plagues our species. > > David Hartsough narrates some of his fantastic stories of peace activism, including an amazing moment when seven sailors jumped off a warship rather than deliver weapons to destroy Vietnam. > > DAVID SALTMAN informs us that AMAL CLOONEY has had a helping hand in issuing the indictments to Netanyahu and Sinwar. > > MYLA RESON and TATANKA BRICCA join PAUL NEWMAN in raising important questions about the war in Ukraine. > > ANNA GYORGY, CORT DORSEY and BILL STUBBLEFIELD give us the low-down on a brutal grassroots fight against a lithium battery field criminally mis-sited in the rural Massachusetts town of Wendell. > > This classic bottom-up battle shows how the coming of Solartopia must be done with eco-sanity. > > Finally, CAMILLA REES introduces a stellar session on the World Health Organization, vaccines and COVID. > > DR. MERYL NASS and MARY HOLLAND give us the devastating detail on the WHO attempt to install a global program on vaccination. > > WENDI LEDERMAN, MIKE HERSH & DR. NANCY NIPARKO offer differing points of view of this critically important crisis. > > Next week being Memorial Day we'll take the time off and SEE YOU AGAIN IN 2 WEEKS. > > No Nukes…shut Diablo Canyon!!!

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NUKE ATTACK ON SOLARTOPIA; UNCOMMITTED; RESHAPING THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE We start GREEP zoom #175 with the great LINDA SEELEY from the Mothers for Peace of San Luis Obispo explaining the latest hearing on shutting the Diablo Canyon nukes. Linda explains that the extreme heat, pressure and radiation inside a nuclear reactor have embrittled Reactor Pressure Vessels, robbing nukes everywhere of their braking systems…rendering them all vulnerable to the next apocalyptic explosion. As Linda says, we have far more battery storage in California than Diablo produces….so who needs nukes?  Answer:  NOBODY!! MIKE THALLER of Progressive Democrats of America tells his personal horror show of what the San Diego utility has done to his electric bill (hint: it's not pretty). Ohio's CONNIE KLINE tells us about the gargantuan pro-nuke bribery fire still melting the Buckeye State. Green power pioneer RON LEONARD gets us to the solar nitty-gritty. MAYA VAN ROSSUM tells us how Green Amendments can help shut the nuke industry. STEVEN SONDHEIM offers his wisdom on saving the planet. VINA COLLEY of southern Ohio warns us against the dangers of reviving the Piketon enrichment facility, which has “killed so many people in the community.” VINNIE DE STEFANO gives us an update JULIAN ASSANGE just as Joe Biden has extolled freedom of the press at the National Correspondents Dinner. The abortion issue is dissected by WENDI LEDERMAN, including an on-the-ground report of “baby killer” accusations all over. MIKE HERSH explains the “Uncommitted” movement to get Biden's attention on war and democracy. LYNN FEINERMAN demands that the political mainstream pay more attention to the young and the marginalized. RUTH STRAUSS and MYLA RESON bring reason and balance to the discussion of a nation in upheaval. From Ann Arbor, we hear from BRIAN STERNBERG on Michigan's confused but vital debate over what happens to electoral delegates. We conclude with the debate over reshaping the Electoral College and its devastating impact on real democracy.

MIMI GERMAN'S GORGEOUS POETRY; PAUL BURKE ON ELECTION PROTECTION; NORMAN SOLOMON ON PEACE Our GREEP zoom gathering #173 begins with the magnificent MIMI GERMAN, our much-loved Poet Laureate.  Mimi reads us her fabulous poem about the time she almost got shot at the CGS nuke on the Hanford nuclear wasteland. Plus she tells of our great adventure on the legendary peace boat GOLDEN RULE and the time we were rammed (true!!!) by a police boat while protesting Portland's militaristic “fleet week.” The great DENNIS BERNSTEIN joins us with tales of his activism as we celebrate the massive impact of his nationally syndicated FLASHPOINTS SHOW on KPFA/Pacifica.  PAUL NEWMAN chips in with a great comment on nuclear casualties. RON LEONARD reminds us of the realities of the insane continued operations at Diablo Canyon...and of the new Friends of the Earth lawsuit against the handout to keep Diablo headed toward an uninsured Armageddon. The connection between nuclear power and nuclear weapons is underscored by ALFRED MEYER. WENDI LEDERMAN the introduces the amazing PAUL BURKE of VOTEWELL.NET, who fills us in on many of the crucial the realities of  election theft. DONALD SMITH and PAUL STOKES raiseadditional key issues on election protection, At the top of the second hour, we're joined by the legendary NORMAN SOLOMON. Norman's uniquely brilliant career as a journalist includes his work as a non-violent pioneer for peace. As a co-author of KILLING OUR OWN, Norman reminds us of the horrible death toll among downwinders from the lethal Nevada Bomb tests of the 1950s and ‘60s. Norman also urges our participation in DAN ELLSBERG WEEK, upcoming June 10-16. TATANKA BRICCA reminds us of Ellsberg's true greatness and of the many adventures they shared.  RUTH STRAUSS then reminds us that peace activism can be a dangerous business….and that the voting machines bought with millions of taxpayer dollars for Los Angeles are seriously problematic. MARION EDEY, legendary founder of the League of Conservation Voters and co-founder of the Threshold Foundatlon talks to us about election protection and more. We then hear MYLA RESON bemoaning the illusion among some young people that nuclear power can help fight global warming; she also raises the issue of depleted uranium being mis-used in US warfare. MIKE HERSH reminds us of the great accomplishments of the Clamshell Alliance and Norman's very effective activism in Oregon on shutting the Trojan reactor. Norman ends with a plea for the revival of diplomacy as a tool of foreign policy rather than building ever-more weapons for increasingly insane wars. With such a mindset, Norman warns, DR. STRANGELOVE remains a documentary….NO NUKES!!!

March 26, 2024   Hour 1:  A cargo ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning, causing a near-total collapse of the span and halting vessel traffic into and out of the Port of Baltimore. California lawmakers are worried that taxpayers could be on the hook for a $300 million gap in a loan issued to Pacific Gas and Electric to keep the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant operational until 2030. One week from now, fast-food workers' wages will go up to $20 an hour.    KMJ's Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson  Weekdays 2-6PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X  Listen to past episodes at kmjnow.com  Subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music    Contact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 26, 2024   Hour 1:  A cargo ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning, causing a near-total collapse of the span and halting vessel traffic into and out of the Port of Baltimore. California lawmakers are worried that taxpayers could be on the hook for a $300 million gap in a loan issued to Pacific Gas and Electric to keep the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant operational until 2030. One week from now, fast-food workers' wages will go up to $20 an hour.    KMJ's Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson  Weekdays 2-6PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X  Listen to past episodes at kmjnow.com  Subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music    Contact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WE DEMAND THE FREEDOM OF JULIAN ASSANGE; WE REVEAL OUR “PEOPLE'S GUIDE TO ELECTION ACTIVISM” & THEN WE EXPLORE SOLARIZING LA VINNIE DESTEFANO starts us off with a detailed excursion in to horrid on-going torture of Julian Assange. We then get into the weeds with WENDI LEDERMAN on our comprehensive PEOPLE'S GUIDE TO GRESSROOTS ELECTION ORGANIZING, 2024. PAUL NEWMAN introduces a discussion of hand-marked/counted paper ballots, which, with digital scanning, can finally give us reliable election outcomes. DAVE SALTMAN introduces the issue of the Electoral College. LINDA SEELEY fills us in on the latest at Diablo Canyon. PAUL KANGAS talks abut Senate bills 9 & 10 for building four-family houses with 100 solar panels We follow with a full hour on the possibility of changing the world by Solarizing Los Angeles, It's a project that can transform the entire energy picture in California, the US and the world. This is the world debut of a campaign that could completely end the reign of KING CONG—Coal, Oil, Nukes, Gas. Join US!!

THE 5-G NIGHTMARE THAT THREATENS US ALL Throughout the world 5-G transmission is being imposed on the human population.  It has terrible health effects that are almost everywhere hidden from an unsuspecting public.  Millions of human are almost certainly suffering from health impacts that would appear inexplicable but that are being cause by this terrible technology. We're joined at today's CALIFORNIA SOLARTOPIA show by world-renowned expert CAMILLA REES. She is joined by Los Angeles activists SIDNEE COX and BRENDA MARTINEZ.  Though some of this show's information is specific to Southern California, the overall picture of the health and political realities put forward here is invaluable We also chide LA Representative Adam Schiff for his grotesque US Senate campaign, in which he trashed the legendary Barbara Lee and activist Katie Porter, elevating instead a fascist Republican to be his Senate opponent this fall. And with MYLA RESON and TATANKA BRICCA we remind with world of the insane dangers of the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant and all other atomic reactors. And of the criminal opposition to renewables now being pushed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Hometown Radio 02/20/24 4p: A preview of this week's Diablo Canyon Safety Committee meeting

This is a wild and fun discussion with Hugo Kruger about the international Energy Markets. I mean we covered oil, gas, coal, nuclear and even geopolitical. Hugo has a great Substack HERE: https://substack.com/@hkrugertjie. He has quite a following, and even Robert Bryce is in the mix of followers. (One of my heroes). I recommend following him.Hugo has vast experience in geopolitics, contemporary politics, and climate science and is truly an international thought leader. When we recorded this episode, he was in Paris and was taking a bit of a holiday from South Africa.Thank you, Hugo, for taking the time to stop by my podcast! - StuHighlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro2:12 - Introduction of Hugo Kruger and his background in civil engineering, cement manufacturing, nuclear engineering, and insights into the oil and gas industry.6:03 - Discussion on the impact of political decisions on nuclear energy in France, leading to delays in maintenance, skills gaps, increased costs, and the complex interplay of politics and energy issues.9:34 - Overview of seven energy sources, including wind, solar, hydropower, nuclear, oil, LNG, and coal, with considerations of constraints, geopolitical issues, and economic factors.15:07 - Exploration of corruption and cronyism in South Africa's renewable energy projects, emphasizing the moral argument for African countries to consider a balanced energy mix, including wind, solar, and coal.17:23 - Comparison of current energy policies to historical colonialism, criticizing restrictions on developing nations, advocating for a balanced approach in Africa, and discussing the challenges and benefits of nuclear energy.19:33 - Discussion on the economics of nuclear energy, comparing capital and operational costs to coal, advocating for a mix of coal and nuclear in a country's energy portfolio, and highlighting the challenges and benefits of small modular reactors.23:14 - Analysis of challenges in the uranium market, emphasizing low prices, Russian control in processing, and the cost competitiveness of nuclear energy after capital expenditure.27:39 - Advocacy for a revised electricity pricing model, emphasizing fixed charges to cover grid services and infrastructure costs, and skepticism about the viability of a distributed grid.29:42 - Discussion on the financial challenges of wind farms, highlighting abandoned turbines and the costs of removal, questioning fiscal sustainability without tax subsidies.31:52 - Proposal for a restructuring of the pricing model in the energy sector, advocating for fixed tariffs to cover services like backup, grid stability, and synchronous power.34:38 - Emphasis on the need for a revised pricing model, citing California's Diablo Canyon as an example and advocating for fixed tariffs to reflect the true value of different energy sources.37:36 - Highlighting systemic issues in the energy sector, emphasizing the need to address problems like corruption and colonialism, suggesting solutions such as eliminating subsidies and improving regulations.41:17 - Conclusion and information on finding Hugo Kruger on Substack.41:54 - Outrohttps://energynewsbeat.co/

SHUTTING THE NUKE POWER INDUSTRY & SAVING SOLAR WHILE FACING UF0S We're joined at GREEN POWER & WELLNESS via CALIFORNIA SOLARTOPIA and a deep dive into the hard realities of getting to a green-powered Earth. Along with co-hosts MYLA RESON and TSUKURU FORS, we hear from  KARL GROSSMAN, LINDA SEELEY and TATANKA BRICCA. They tell us of the latest nuke-threatening quakes in Japan, the absurd failure of the COPS Conference on Climate, the desperate need to shut Diablo Canyon, the utter insanity of Gavin Newsom's attacks on rooftop solar. We conclude with an excursion into the transformed world of UFOlogy, newly renamed….with way more to come…..so JOIN US. 

Hometown Radio 12/21/23 3p: Dr. Gene Nelson reacts to the extension of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

DEAD FUKUSHIMA FISH; INSANE KOP28 GOES NUKE-CRAZY; ENDING HATE IN THE MIDDLE EAST We start GREEP ZOOM #160 with a discussion of Ohio's newly legalized pot access, and the insane interventions against abortion in Texas and Ohio. KARL GROSSMAN explains some of the horrors of the radioactive release at Fukushima, Japan, which has been followed by the predicable mass death of millions of sardines and mackerel in northern Japan. Karl has reviewed RADIOACTIVE: THE WOMEN OF THREE MILE ISLAND by Heidi Hutner, featuring four stalwart women whose health and families have been decimated by radioactive fallout from the 1979 TMI disaster. KAT KRAMER reminds us of her great work with Kat Kramer's Films that Change the World which will feature the WOMEN OF THREE MILE ISLAND, perhaps in March. Karl further describes the KOP28 which was captured by the Emirates' oil industry and nuke power promoters who want 3X the reactors we have now. TATANKA BRICCA then joins in with a description of California Governor Gavin Newsom's sabotage of the phase-out of two decrepit reactors at Diablo Canyon. WENDI LEDERMAN, STEVE KAISER and JUSTIN LEBLANC add to the dialog. We're then regaled by CAMILLA REES, JOHN STEINER & MIKE HERSH with the needs of the GREEP calls for financial support. In our second hour, DR. KENNETH STERN & legendary newsman DAVID SALTMAN conduct a uniquely powerful session on the Middle East. Dr. Stern represents the Bard College Center for the Study of Hate.  He and Dave share powerful, unique knowledge of the history of this war-torn region that casts the current Gaza disaster in a new light. LYNN FEINERMAN, JULIE WEINER, MYLA RESON, ELISSA MATROSS wrap us into a peaceful, powerful climax unlike virtually any other discussion of this polarizing ancient never-ending hell-storm. 

December 18, 2023   Hour 1:  California regulators vote to extend Diablo Canyon nuclear plant operations through 2030. The Boston Globe demanded Harvard to state clearly if their president Claudine Gray plagiarized.  KMJ's Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson  Weekdays 2-6PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X  Listen to past episodes at kmjnow.com  Subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music    Contact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 18, 2023   Hour 1:  California regulators vote to extend Diablo Canyon nuclear plant operations through 2030. The Boston Globe demanded Harvard to state clearly if their president Claudine Gray plagiarized.  KMJ's Afternoon Drive with Philip Teresi & E. Curtis Johnson  Weekdays 2-6PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X  Listen to past episodes at kmjnow.com  Subscribe to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon Music    Contact See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy economist and analyst Charles Komanoff says that it's totally 'nuts' to displace all nuclear power like California's Diablo Canyon Power Plant with wind and solar in the effort to ween our reliance on fossil fuels. You can listen to every episode from season seven online!

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup - Weekly Recap, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss various energy-related topics. They cover Iran's expanding oil trade with China, highlighting the significant increase in Chinese imports of Iranian oil. The discussion also touches on the importance of Stu's "dark fleet" in understanding such trade dynamics. The hosts then shift to the UK, where the net zero minister claims that oil and gas are not the problem for climate change, but rather, it's the carbon emissions from these sources. The conversation explores global energy dynamics, including China's growing role in LNG imports and the environmental impact of such deals. The hosts also touch on Diablo Canyon's potential extension, crediting President Xi's influence, and Exxon's plans to produce lithium for electric vehicles. Finally, they discuss challenges with EV charging stations, highlighting issues such as outages, payment failures, and handshake failures in the charging process, indicating the challenges in scaling up electric vehicles.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:06 - Explainer: Iran's expanding oil trade with top buyer China03:33 - Oil and gas ‘not the problem' for climate, says UK's net zero minister05:52 - China LNG deals come at an environmental cost08:09 - Top LNG importer China re-selling more cargoes, eyes trading gains10:16 - PG&E files extension to keep Diablo Canyon operational13:41 - Exxon to start lithium production for EVs in the US by 202716:49 - I Visited Over 120 EV Chargers: Three Reasons Why So Many Were Broken19:58 - OutroPlease see the links below for articles that we discuss in the podcast.Explainer: Iran's expanding oil trade with top buyer ChinaNov 10 (Reuters) – China's oil imports from Iran have hit record highs as Iran ramps up output despite the threat of further U.S. sanctions. Existing sanctions were implemented over Iran's nuclear programme, and U.S. […]Oil and gas ‘not the problem' for climate, says UK's net zero ministerOil and gas are “not the problem” for the climate, but the carbon emissions arising from them are, the UK's net zero minister has told MPs. In words that suggested the UK could place yet […]China LNG deals come at an environmental costChina's LNG deal-making has been gaining momentum, even amid international calls to pull back on gas development due to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and methane leakage problems. Chinese gas importers have increased long-term LNG contracts with both Qatar and […]Top LNG importer China re-selling more cargoes, eyes trading gainsChina, the world's top importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), is increasingly re-selling some of the super-chilled fuel to other Asian buyers as it looks to profit from price swings. Armed with a growing portfolio […]PG&E files extension to keep Diablo Canyon operationalPacific Gas & Electric has officially filed its relicensing application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to extend operation at the Diablo Canyon power plant for another 20 years. The multi-year process will not hinder the […]Exxon to start lithium production for EVs in the US by 2027HOUSTON, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) said on Monday it plans to start producing lithium from subsurface wells by 2027 to provide supplies of the key metal used in electric-car batteries and advanced electronics. Oil […]I Visited Over 120 EV Chargers: Three Reasons Why So Many Were BrokenLos Angeles County has more public electric-vehicle fast chargers than any other in the country. WSJ's Joanna Stern hit up 30 charging locations in a Rivian R1T and ran into problems at 40% of them. […]Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsENBEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB Substack– Get in Contact With The Show –

The collapse of New Jersey's ambitious offshore wind plan has put increasing pressure on New York and other Northeastern states to help President Joe Biden meet his clean energy goals. POLITICO's Marie French and Ry Rivard break down the pressure on New York to rescue Biden's wind plans. Plus, Pacific Gas and Electric has officially requested federal permission to keep the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in California open for 20 more years.   For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro:  https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy   Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Ry Rivard covers energy, the environment and transportation in New Jersey for POLITICO.  Marie J. French covers energy and the environment for POLITICO New York.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.  Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO.  Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

ALL MOST NOW FOCUS ON THE DIABLO / NUKE CRISIS We focus in the GREEP Zoom #155 on the in-your-face crisis at California's Diablo Canyon nuke reactors. While the 39-year-old Unit One is shut for refueling, a growing public movement demands the obvious—test this crumbling old nuke for embrittlement and much more BEFORE it's allowed to re-open. After four decades of blasting heat, pressure and radiation, Diablo's Reactor Pressure Vessels are fried to the point of shattering like glass should they be flooded with coolant water in an emergency. In other words….if the “brakes” are applied at uninsured Diablo during a major accident, the whole place will blow up. Steam, Hydrogen and fission explosions will blast apocalyptic radioactive cloud into the steady breezing blowing south to Los Angeles. Then it'll go west into the Central Valley, then north to the Bay Area….and all across the continental United States. LINDA SEELEY of the Mothers for Peace explains how her long-lived, incredibly persistent group is fighting to keep Diablo shut in the court system, regulatory agency and Public Utilities Commission. As we learn from ROBERT FREEHLING and RON LEONARD among others, renewable energy has long since filled any possible supply gaps caused by Diablo's closure. The billions in hand-outs being offered PG&E to stay open dwarf any help being given wind, solar, efficiency, etc which have already far outstripped nuclear power in price. Indeed, the nature of the grid now DEMANDS that base-load nuke supplies give way to flexible, cheaper, cleaner, safer and more reliable renewables. At the core of the issue, we seek the Plan B that will shut these nukes forever….in the midst of rumors Gov. Newsom may be “reconsidering” his insane decision to keep Diablo running. Transcript

Energy-policy analyst Charles Komanoff on nuclear power and his influence on the Diablo Canyon Power Plant in California. Catch the entire interview here!

In our continued coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Ralph welcomes James Zogby, co-founder and president of the Arab American Institute and author of "Palestinians: The Invisible Victims.” Then, no-nukes activist Harvey Wasserman joins to warn us about the dangerous condition of nuclear reactors across the country, including the threat of “embrittlement” at the California reactor in Diablo Canyon. James Zogby is co-founder and president of the Arab American Institute, and he is featured frequently on national and international media as an expert on Middle East affairs. Since 1992, he has written a weekly column— “Washington Watch” —that is published in 12 countries. He is the author of several books, including Looking at Iran: The Rise and Fall of Iran in Arab Public Opinion, The Tumultuous Decade: Arab, Turkish, and Iranian Public Opinion - 2010-2019, Arab Voices: What They Are Saying to Us, and Why it Matters, and Palestinians: The Invisible Victims.There are two narratives, and we have to understand both. There's Israeli trauma and Jewish trauma, and there's Palestinian and Arab trauma. Both are real because there are two groups of humanity who each have histories. When we adopt one and ignore the other, then we end up creating the kind of torment the Palestinians have been living with.James ZogbyThis does not make Israel more secure. Taking massive amounts of Palestinian lives, evacuating them, forcing them to flee from their homes, murdering them from the air—doesn't make them more secure. At the end of the day, when the dust settles and the tears dry, you're going to have a whole lot more dead people, a whole lot more anger, a whole lot more frustration, and nothing else will change in Gaza or in the West Bank.James ZogbyHamas was a tiny religious organization which was fostered into a more powerful organization by the United States and Israel. They thought that if they built up a religious organization, it would undermine the PLO (the Palestine Liberation Organization). And once again, just as in Afghanistan, we create our own adversaries, blundering back and forth.Ralph NaderHarvey Wasserman is a journalist, author, democracy activist, and advocate for renewable energy. Mr. Wasserman is the author of Solartopia! Our Green-Powered Earth, and The People's Spiral Of U.S. History. He has written and researched atomic energy since 1973, and co-authored Killing Our Own: The Disaster of America's Experience With Atomic Energy.There's only one explanation why they're continuing to operate these two reactors and all the other reactors in the United States. And that's because the commercial reactor industry is now the infrastructure of the nuclear weapons industry. If you like nuclear power, you love nuclear weapons. They are joined at the hip, these two industries.Harvey WassermanThese two reactors are upwind of the entire United States. An accident at Diablo Canyon could—within four hours—send an apocalyptic radioactive cloud into Los Angeles, into the Central Valley where we get our fruits and vegetables for the winter, and into the Bay Area. The stakes could not be higher. And again, these are military facilities, masquerading as fighters of global warming, which is absolutely ridiculous.Harvey WassermanIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantis1. The Huffington Post reports that the State Department has imposed a censorship regime, directing high-level diplomats involved in Middle East affairs to refrain from using the following phrases: “de-escalation/ceasefire, end to violence/bloodshed, and restoring calm.” This mirrors White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's response to a reporter's question during a recent briefing, when she deemed calls for a ceasefire by progressives in Congress “wrong…repugnant, and…disgraceful.” Rejecting this censorious framework, Rep. Jamaal Bowman tweeted that the “Official statement from [his] office [is] De-escalate. End the violence. Restore calm.”2. According to Semafor, MSNBC has “quietly” pulled their Muslim anchors from the air, preventing them from covering the rapidly escalating situation in Gaza. “The network did not air a scheduled Thursday night episode of The Mehdi Hasan Show…reversed a plan for Ayman Mohyeldin to fill in this week…for…Joy Reid's 7 p.m. show… [and] the network also plans to have Alicia Menendez fill in …for Ali Velshi.” This piece goes on to quote from anonymous MSNBC sources who “[feel] all three hosts have some of the deepest knowledge of the conflict.” NBC denies this is an intentional and coordinated move, instead claiming these shifts are merely “coincidental.” Meanwhile, MSNBC did prominently feature New York City Mayor Eric Adams making the extraordinarily dubious claim that “the DSA and others [were] carrying swastikas and calling for the extermination of Jewish people.” DSA members are now mulling a suit against the mayor for defamation, per City and State NY.3. The Intercept is out with a story about divisions within the liberal Zionist advocacy group, J Street. Per the story, J Street is supporting a congressional resolution that “pledges unconditional support to Israel's war in Gaza,” which “makes no mention of Palestinian civilians.” In response, over 1,000 former J Street staffers and representatives are urging the organization to join calls for a ceasefire. J Street's position mirrors that of many congressional progressives who have been hesitant to call for a ceasefire even as the civilian death toll continues to mount.4. Law schools have become another major venue for conflict on this issue. The Jewish Law Students Association of the City University of New York has issued a statement, expressing their “uncompromising solidarity with the Palestinian people in their righteous struggle for self-determination,” and noting that “institutions like the UN have consistently demonstrated an unwillingness and/or inability to hold Israel accountable over its blatant disregard for international law.” Similar statements have come out of Harvard, Columbia, and NYU – leading top law firm Davis Polk to rescind job offers they had extended to students from these institutions, per NBC. Some donors have also cut ties with Harvard over the statement, including the Wexner foundation, founded by former Victoria's Secret CEO and close Epstein associate Leslie Wexner.5. The Washington Post reports Venezuela and the United States have reached a breakthrough agreement in which the U.S. will ease sanctions on the country's oil industry, and in exchange the country will hold  “a competitive, internationally monitored presidential election next year.” This agreement represents a win for both nations, with the Biden administration hoping it will ease oil and gas prices, while the Maduro administration will, at long last, have the opportunity to reaffirm its legitimacy following the Trump-backed coup attempt that began in 2019.6. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has called on the full Senate to expel Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey following his indictment on corruption charges and allegations by the Department of Justice that he was acting as an unregistered foreign agent. Fetterman's statement reads “Senator Menendez should not be a U.S. Senator. He should have been gone long ago. It is time for every one of my colleagues in the Senate to join me in expelling Senator Menendez…This is not a close call.” This from the Hill.7. Negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP have broken down yet again, this time over two specific issues. The first, according to the LA Times, is the actors' demand for a 2% share of streaming revenue, or alternatively 57 cents per subscriber per year. The studios have called this an “overreach” which would “create an untenable economic burden.” The other major point of contention is AI, with the studios “continuing to demand ‘consent' on the first day of employment for use of a performer's digital replica for an entire cinematic universe (or any franchise project),” per Deadline. Meanwhile, the guild has lauded a new Senate bill – the NO FAKES Act – which would “prevent a person from producing or distributing an unauthorized AI-generated replica of an individual to perform in an audiovisual or sound recording without the consent of the individual being replicated.” SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said of the bill “A performer's voice and their appearance are all part of their unique essence, and it's not ok when those are used without their permission. Consent is key,” per Deadline.  8. Finally, the Guardian reports that Indian officials have approved a trial for sedition against renowned author Arundhati Roy concerning a 2010 speech she made on Kashmir. The article notes Reporters Without Borders has warned that “press freedom is in crisis” in India. Roy herself has been an outspoken critic of the rising tide of Hindu nationalism in India, which has earned her the ire of right-wing authoritarian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

IN THE STREETS FOR DEMOCRACY  IN FLORIDA, OHIO & AT THE NUCLEAR WEAPONS/POWER PLANTS   GREE-GREE # 153 begins with the great WENDI LEDERMAN's harrowing accounts of gathering signatures for Florida's pro-choice referendum.     You can't hear these stories without worrying for the lives of those pounding the pavement for what's left of our democracy.   RUTH STRAUSS and JUSTIN LEBLANC join in the dialog on this incredibly important life/death isue.   Ohio's RACHEL COYLE explains the astounding “you can't make this stuff up” madness that's overtaken the Buckeye State on the issues of abortion, pot, democracy and more.   At a key moment she connects with the great RAY MCCLENDON, hopefully leading to more grassroots democracy in the swing state heartland.   STEVE CARUSO and SANDY BOLZENIUS also report in from Columbus with the latest mich-a-gass.   Wendi then reports again, this time about the hideous Cop City project in Atlanta with a terrible fascistic crack-down on the basic rights of pro-democracy protestors.     In our second hour we leap into the nuclear power issue and the desperate need to shut the Diablo Canyon reactors and all others throughout the world.   The great KEVIN KAMPS of Beyond Nuclear joins LINDA SEELEY of the San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace (www.mothersforpeace.org) to discuss the strategies of fighting sick atomic reactors in Michigan and California.   We also hear from DONNA GILMORE, TORGEN JOHNSON, TATANKA BRICCA,  JENNIFER TANNER, ROBERT FREEHLING, KARL GROSSMAN, PAT MARIDA , MYLA RESON and more help us navigate the absolutely essential path to making our state and world post-nuclear. We also hear from DONNA GILMORE, TORGEN JOHNSON, TATANKA BRICCA,  JIM HEDDLE, MARY BETH BRANGAN, JENNIFER TANNER, ROBERT FREEHLING, KARL GROSSMAN, PAT MARIDA , MYLA RESON and more help us navigate the absolutely essential path to making our state and world post-nuclear.

1) How Paris got her start in nuclear and began the mission of learning more about energy through research and activism 2) The fight to stop the shutdown of nuclear plants and how this culminated in the effort to save Diablo Canyon 3) How resilience and weekly meetings lead to the government's reconsideration of Diablo Canyon 4) What Stand Up for Nuclear is currently working on and where Paris sees nuclear going in the future

Legislative staff in California's State Capitol have long been banned from unionizing.  In recent years, efforts to grant them that right have been shot down. But another bill to allow staff to unionize is making its way through the state legislature. Reporter: Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio Advocates rallied Tuesday in support of a bill California lawmakers are considering that would let workers take more paid sick days to care for themselves or family. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED Operations at Diablo Canyon, California's last nuclear power plant, were going to stop in a couple years. But Pacific Gas and Electric is applying to keep it open through 2045 to help the state meet its ambitious green energy goals. A new study says those extra years could result in significantly higher bills for PG&E's ratepayers Reporter: Caleigh Wells, KCRW

Paris Ortiz-Wines didn't plan to be a nuclear advocate when she graduated from the University of California-Santa Cruz a few years ago. In this episode, the 28-year-old native of California explains how she became the head of a non-profit that advocates for nuclear energy all over the world, why millennials are more open to nuclear, why California's politicians decided to keep Diablo Canyon open, and which countries are likely to build new nuclear reactors over the next few years. (Recorded May 8, 2023.) 

1) Ryan's studies of political science and renewable engineering, and how he overcame his skepticism of nuclear energy and turned into a nuclear energy advocate 2) How Ryan went from listening to Titans of Nuclear to attending rallies in support of saving nuclear power plants 3) Ryan's impressive contributions to the nuclear energy movement, building relationships, and a quick dive into some Diablo Canyon history 4) What it's like to be a nuclear advocate and how to become one, as well as a call to grow and elevate the nuclear movement

#murdaugh #verdict #diablo #florida #politics Kim and Albert rock the show with Mark away and it's a packed Friday. The Murdaugh murder sentencing just went down and he's going away for life... Diablo Canyon gets an extension.. FRIDAY FABULOUS FLORIDA (John Daly joins).... MIchael Shure on politics and world events... The Culture Blaster, Michael Snyder, on what to watch this weekend.

What's led the world to restart the stalled atomic engine?2022 was a year of important milestones for nuclear power. The most significant piece of climate legislation in US history – the IRA – included tax incentives and investment for the nuclear industry. A $15 per megawatt-hour tax credit for production to keep existing plants competitive, as well as $700 million to build a domestic supply chain for modern reactors, was a statement of intent from a government seeking to increase energy security. There is a resurgence of interest in nuclear power around the world. From the support for nuclear power in recent legislation in the US, to the plans for new reactors in France and the UK, to Japan's commitment to a new generation of advanced nuclear technology. Soaring prices for natural gas and concerns about energy security following Russia's invasion of Ukraine have prompted renewed interest in reliable sources of supply. And at the same time, the international pressure to address climate change has not faded. So, zero-emissions sources have the greatest long-term potential. Diablo Canyon in California, Vogtle in Georgia, as well as major projects planned for Poland and Finland have put nuclear firmly back in the spotlight. How far has safety and efficiency developed in the past decades? What's driven the industry to restart engine of atomic power, previously stalled for decades? We've had a lot of correspondence to the show about nuclear power, so we're dedicating the entire hour to the topic. Ed Crooks is back in the host seat, joined by a distinguished panel of guests. We welcome two new faces to the gang: Katy Huff, Assistant Secretary and head of the Office of Nuclear Energy at the Department of Energy and Carl Perez, CEO of Exodys Energy. Also joining the show is Melissa Lott, Director of the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University's Climate Lab. It's a packed show, with discussion on the Biden administration's strategy for increased nuclear planning, the type of reactors and Exodys Energy's role in developing the technology, and the challenges to increase nuclear development. Let us know your thoughts on nuclear – we're @TheEnergyGang.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1) Heather's background in Materials Engineering and her path to nuclear 2) A deep dive into misconceptions about nuclear power plants and how Heather overcame her initial skepticism 3) Heather's advocacy and the story of Mothers for Nuclear 4) The saving of Diablo Canyon and predictions for what the future could hold

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THE THESIS: The power grid in America isn't failing, it's under attack like our schools, cities, police, small businesses and churches. The Cultural Revolution cannot occur without people believing it's our republican form or constitutionally limited government collapsing, so The Party is assaulting it.  THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES:  The enemy wants us afraid. Do not follow the enemy, follow God.  A sister put together a list of 145 instances in the Bible where God reminds us to not fear THE NEWS & COMMENT: The grift keeps on drifting and the Mockingbirds keep on mocking  https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/1572668495002996736 The dictator of California is also destroying the people of California, but it's for a good cause: “green, ‘don't-cha know?'”  Gavin Newsom Signs 40 New Climate Bills At Once; New Mandates, Restrictions Larry Summers, the Obamaton, is trying to get on the right side of the snowball rolling downhill.  [AUDIO] -  Former Obama economist Larry Summers: "It's kind of insane" the Biden administration isn't backing the construction of new oil pipelines Meanwhile, Gavin Newsome has a) pushed for Diablo Canyon's power plan to be shut-down and b). decreed that only electric [read: largely coal powered] cars will be sold new in California--which 17 other states are legally bound to adopt because they signed the economic suicide pact with California. 'Without Diablo Canyon, California's overburdened electrical grid will collapse,' Mathis says Amid Heat Wave, California Asks Electric Vehicle Owners to Limit Charging The destruction of the American energy infrastructure has been pushed by globalists and evil, greedy people like Newsome and aided by the useful idiocy and emotionalism of young people like this woman. Here she is, testifying in congress about energy policy, and she has not a single policy idea, simply outbursts and, yes, angry rants against “your God.”  [AUDIO] - Rep. Clay Higgins: “This is what Democrats support – total and immediate elimination of American oil and gas production. Watch my exchange with an unhinged climate activist from today's @GOPoversight Committee hearing.” It's not “just” energy they have targeted, it's food. The Party is targeting the food supply chains and the same marketers of terror from the Covid response hoax, are waiting to “rescue” us with bugs and fake “meat.” Powerline: Next up, green starvation  And, that, of course will tank the markets  Putin & Powell Pummel Markets; Gold Jumps, Yield-Curve Inversion Nears Volcker LowsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.