Podcasts about nuclear policy

Today we're excited to welcome Patrick White, Group Lead for Fusion Energy Safety and Regulation at the Clean Air Task Force (CATF), and Nicholas McMurray, Managing Director of International and Nuclear Policy at ClearPath. Patrick recently joined CATF and leads the organization's international working group focused on fusion energy safety, waste, and non-proliferation. He holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Science and Engineering from MIT and previously served as Research Director at the Nuclear Innovation Alliance. Niko is an expert in industrial policy, nuclear energy policy, and regulation. He has been with ClearPath since 2019 and formerly served as a Materials Engineer at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). A few weeks ago, Veriten partnered with CATF and ClearPath to publish a paper calling out reforms to NRC processes and procedures to accelerate the deployment of new nuclear reactors; establishing a more efficient regulatory framework for new and advanced reactors (paper linked here). We were thrilled to host Patrick and Niko for a discussion on the paper and broader trends in the nuclear landscape. Brett Rampal, Senior Director of Nuclear and Power Strategy at Veriten, joined for the conversation and led Veriten's contribution to the paper. In our discussion, Patrick and Niko share background on their organizations' missions and long-standing support for nuclear. We explore the need to demystify and modernize NRC processes to accommodate next-generation nuclear technologies, challenges with current regulatory frameworks originally designed for traditional large light-water reactors, the role of licensing structures and the value of more flexible licensing pathways, and the motivation behind their recent paper, which aims to provide actionable, bipartisan policy suggestions to enable nuclear deployment at scale. We examine the historical development and regulatory evolution of power versus non-power reactor definitions, how those distinctions have blurred over time, the shift toward performance-based regulation, and the commercial implications of licensing small reactors under Class 103. We discuss the importance of consistent terminology and regulatory clarity in advancing new nuclear technologies, whether the NRC's internal culture can evolve to support faster deployment without compromising safety, the NRC's broader oversight role beyond reactors including medical and industrial applications of radioactive materials, and congressional support for NRC modernization. Patrick and Niko provide insights into international regulatory approaches, such as performance-based models used in the UK, France, and Canada, the critical need to earn public trust through rigorous and efficient safety regulation, the feasibility of President Trump's goal of having 10 new reactors under construction by 2030, challenges beyond regulation, and much more. We greatly enjoyed the conversation. To start the show, Mike Bradley noted that the S&P 500 closed modestly lower on the day, while crude oil prices caught a bid amid escalating tensions in the Mideast. On the bond front, the 10-year bond yield (~4.4%) has pulled back over the last few days as markets await the outcome of the June 18th FOMC rate decision meeting. Consensus is for no change in interest rates at this FOMC meeting, but a cut is expected at the September meeting. From a crude oil market standpoint, WTI price has spiked by >$10/bbl to ~$74/bbl over the last five trading days due to the Iranian-Israeli military conflict. While Veriten isn't in the business of making short-term crude oil price calls based on supply disruption threats, we continue to emphasize that global oil demand growth projections are a more vital determinant for intermediate-term oil prices. On the global S/D front, the IEA recently modeled global oil demand peaking in 2029 (China in 2027), contra

[01:04:04:23 – 01:05:28:03] — “No Kings” Protest and Historical Parallels Discussion of the anti-Trump "No Kings" protest is connected to Enlightenment-era anti-clerical rhetoric and the French Revolution, raising concerns about its philosophical roots and potential consequences.[01:13:33:17 – 01:17:14:18] — Shooter's Alleged Political Ties and Media Bias Contrasts MSM headlines with alternative sources that claim the shooter was a left-wing activist with ties to Minnesota officials and NGOs, highlighting inconsistencies in narrative.[01:24:28:28 – 01:32:32:23] — Gold Markets and Financial Decoupling from the Dollar Explores gold's rising value after Israeli strikes on Iran, despite stagnant bond yields and dollar movement, interpreting this as a major signal of global monetary shift and de-dollarization.[01:44:26:08 – 01:48:27:28] — Veterans' Perspective on Militarism and Political Spectacle Reads and reflects on an article by a veteran criticizing Trump's military parade, highlighting the divide between militaristic pageantry and the reality of war[02:07:41:19 – 02:10:25:04] — First Strikes, Peace Talks, and Possible Staging Israel is accused of launching a Pearl Harbor-like attack during supposed peace negotiations; questions are raised about whether the war is authentic or staged to draw the U.S. into conflict.[02:14:22:13 – 02:17:56:00] — Osirak Bombing, Nuclear Policy, and False Flags Historical incidents such as the Osirak bombing, the USS Liberty, and JFK's opposition to Israel's nuclear ambitions are cited as evidence of long-term manipulation of U.S. policy by Israeli interests.[02:22:45:03 – 02:24:32:20] — Doubts About U.S. Military Readiness for Global Conflict With declining physical readiness and no national will to fight, the U.S. is portrayed as incapable of waging a large-scale war in defense of Israel.[02:36:03:07 – 02:37:29:21] — Deep-State Influence, Conspiracies, and Media Control The speaker revisits events involving James Forrestal, McCarthy, and JFK assassination documents to argue that a long-standing alliance between intelligence, media, and Zionist interests controls public discourse.[03:07:32 – 03:11:06] — Street-Level Interview and Psy-Op Speculation Discussion unfolds live from the South Bronx about the MAGA/no-kings shooter and the disinformation surrounding the case. Theories of fifth-generation warfare and media-manipulated perception dominate the analysis.[03:14:02 – 03:19:14] — Overwhelm, Not Distraction: Strategy of Mental Saturation Panelists argue the intent behind endless crises is not distraction but psychological overwhelm, tying in strategies like “flooding the zone” with insights on Stephen Miller's influence on policy.[03:25:19 – 03:33:38] — Bilderberg Normalization and Controlled Opposition Reflection on how secretive institutions like Bilderberg have gone mainstream; discussion expands into co-opted opposition, fractured movements, and how alternative media is also infiltrated and manipulated.[03:42:43 – 03:54:55] — Impeachment Hopes and Strategic MAGA Acceleration Critics advocate gridlock and impeachment of Trump to halt authoritarian overreach; references to Steve Bannon's own admission that MAGA must push its agenda rapidly before a likely 2026 Democrat resurgence. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

[01:04:04:23 – 01:05:28:03] — “No Kings” Protest and Historical Parallels Discussion of the anti-Trump "No Kings" protest is connected to Enlightenment-era anti-clerical rhetoric and the French Revolution, raising concerns about its philosophical roots and potential consequences.[01:13:33:17 – 01:17:14:18] — Shooter's Alleged Political Ties and Media Bias Contrasts MSM headlines with alternative sources that claim the shooter was a left-wing activist with ties to Minnesota officials and NGOs, highlighting inconsistencies in narrative.[01:24:28:28 – 01:32:32:23] — Gold Markets and Financial Decoupling from the Dollar Explores gold's rising value after Israeli strikes on Iran, despite stagnant bond yields and dollar movement, interpreting this as a major signal of global monetary shift and de-dollarization.[01:44:26:08 – 01:48:27:28] — Veterans' Perspective on Militarism and Political Spectacle Reads and reflects on an article by a veteran criticizing Trump's military parade, highlighting the divide between militaristic pageantry and the reality of war[02:07:41:19 – 02:10:25:04] — First Strikes, Peace Talks, and Possible Staging Israel is accused of launching a Pearl Harbor-like attack during supposed peace negotiations; questions are raised about whether the war is authentic or staged to draw the U.S. into conflict.[02:14:22:13 – 02:17:56:00] — Osirak Bombing, Nuclear Policy, and False Flags Historical incidents such as the Osirak bombing, the USS Liberty, and JFK's opposition to Israel's nuclear ambitions are cited as evidence of long-term manipulation of U.S. policy by Israeli interests.[02:22:45:03 – 02:24:32:20] — Doubts About U.S. Military Readiness for Global Conflict With declining physical readiness and no national will to fight, the U.S. is portrayed as incapable of waging a large-scale war in defense of Israel.[02:36:03:07 – 02:37:29:21] — Deep-State Influence, Conspiracies, and Media Control The speaker revisits events involving James Forrestal, McCarthy, and JFK assassination documents to argue that a long-standing alliance between intelligence, media, and Zionist interests controls public discourse.[03:07:32 – 03:11:06] — Street-Level Interview and Psy-Op Speculation Discussion unfolds live from the South Bronx about the MAGA/no-kings shooter and the disinformation surrounding the case. Theories of fifth-generation warfare and media-manipulated perception dominate the analysis.[03:14:02 – 03:19:14] — Overwhelm, Not Distraction: Strategy of Mental Saturation Panelists argue the intent behind endless crises is not distraction but psychological overwhelm, tying in strategies like “flooding the zone” with insights on Stephen Miller's influence on policy.[03:25:19 – 03:33:38] — Bilderberg Normalization and Controlled Opposition Reflection on how secretive institutions like Bilderberg have gone mainstream; discussion expands into co-opted opposition, fractured movements, and how alternative media is also infiltrated and manipulated.[03:42:43 – 03:54:55] — Impeachment Hopes and Strategic MAGA Acceleration Critics advocate gridlock and impeachment of Trump to halt authoritarian overreach; references to Steve Bannon's own admission that MAGA must push its agenda rapidly before a likely 2026 Democrat resurgence. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Sprott Asset Management CEO John Ciampaglia spoke with Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the transformative changes underway in the uranium market and the pivotal role of the Sprott Physical Uranium ETC, developed in partnership with HANetf. Ciampaglia described the current market landscape as "unprecedented," driven by sweeping shifts in U.S. nuclear energy policy and intensifying energy demands from emerging technologies. A key focus of the discussion was the dramatic policy push from the Trump administration, which has issued four executive orders aimed at revitalizing and securing the U.S. nuclear supply chain. These directives address the full nuclear ecosystem—from domestic uranium mining and processing to the construction of both large-scale and small modular reactors (SMRs). Ciampaglia underscored the significance of regulatory reform, stating, “If it takes hundreds of millions of dollars to get a new design approved or if it takes, you know, 8 to 10 years to get new mines approved and built, that is just way too long.” The CEO also shed light on the surging power demand from AI data centers and the broader reshoring of critical industries, both of which are accelerating the push for reliable, carbon-free energy sources like nuclear. Despite these growing needs, U.S. uranium production remains critically low—just 1 million pounds per year, compared to 50 million pounds in domestic demand, with potential future requirements possibly reaching 200 million pounds, nearly equal to current global output. Although uranium fundamentals remain robust, Ciampaglia acknowledged that the market has recently been weighed down by broader commodity sector volatility and elevated short positions in uranium equities. Still, he expressed confidence in the sector's resilience, emphasizing, “The fundamentals in the medium to long term will win the day.” Looking ahead, he anticipates a wave of pent-up demand from utilities, which could result in increased buying activity once current uncertainties around tariffs, tax credits, and sanctions are resolved. According to Ciampaglia, this convergence of policy support, technological innovation, and rising energy needs places uranium in a unique position to become a cornerstone of the global energy transition. #Sprott #Uranium #NuclearEnergy #Investing #HANetf #EnergySecurity #ETC #MiningStocks #PhysicalUranium #ProactiveInvestors

Nuclear power is experiencing a notable revival in policy circles. The Trump administration has moved quickly on this front, drafting executive orders to accelerate plant construction, directing the Pentagon to explore reactor installations on military bases, and reshaping the regulatory landscape. A recent $900 million solicitation for small modular reactors (SMRs) has been modified to emphasize technical merit and streamline deployment.But can America's nuclear renaissance actually deliver? Traditional nuclear plants remain staggeringly expensive—the recent Vogtle reactors in Georgia arrived seven years late and $35 billion over budget (the kind of numbers that make even venture capitalists nervous). A dozen startups are betting smaller, modular designs can slash costs and deployment times, but they face the triple threat of regulatory uncertainty, NIMBY resistance, and an energy market still obsessed with quarterly returns. Yet the alignment of energy security needs, climate goals, and now AI's voracious power requirements creates a potential inflection point for nuclear technology.Joining us to explore these questions are Ed Petit de Mange, Director of Fuel Recycling at Oklo, whose next-generation microreactors can operate on recycled nuclear fuel; Patrick O'Brien, Director of Government Affairs at Holtec International, bringing decades of industry experience to the SMR revolution, Kathleen Nelson Romans, Head of Commercial Development at Aalo Atomics, whose compact reactors aim to serve rapidly deployable off-grid and microgrid applications, and Emmet Penney, energy writer and Senior Fellow at FAI, who provides critical context on nuclear's role in our energy transition.

The world is entering a new nuclear age—one defined by proliferating arsenals, eroding arms control, and rising geopolitical tensions. In this episode, Isaac Kardon sits down with international security expert and Stanton Senior Fellow Ankit Panda to discuss the return of nuclear weapons to the center of global strategy. As Russia issues nuclear threats, China and North Korea expand their capabilities, and emerging technologies like AI reshape the battlefield, the risks of confrontation are growing. Can new approaches to stability and deterrence pull us back from the brink? Learn more in this week's episode of The World Unpacked.Notes:Ankit Panda, The New Nuclear Age: At the Precipice of Armageddon (Cambridge: Polity, 2025), https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2025/04/the-new-nuclear-age-at-the-precipice-of-armageddon?lang=en

America's infrastructure future isn't being decided in Washington—it's being fought permit by permit in state capitals across the country. While politicians talk about building more, the real bottlenecks are happening where rubber meets bureaucratic road.From Donald Trump to Pete Buttigieg, everyone agrees: America has forgotten how to build things. But even if Washington cleared every federal rule tomorrow, states would still hold the keys to actually breaking ground. Whether it's Clean Air Act permits, water discharge approvals, or the maze of mini-NEPAs and local reviews, states issue most of the paperwork that determines if your project lives or dies.This isn't just red tape—it can be competitive advantage. States that master the art of streamlined permitting without sacrificing environmental standards can capture billions in reshoring investment. Digital dashboards, consolidated reviews, shot-clocks with automatic approvals—these bureaucratic innovations are becoming economic development superpowers.Federal dollars from infrastructure, CHIPS, and climate bills are queued up, but shovels aren't hitting the ground. From geothermal in California to advanced nuclear in Montana, nearly every clean technology faces its first real test at the state level. Joining us are Emmet Penney, Senior Fellow at FAI focusing on Infrastructure and Energy, and Thomas Hochman, Director of Infrastructure Policy at FAI. For more on what's working and what's not, check out their State Permitting Playbook and the new State Permitting Scorecard.

In just the first four months of the Trump administration, several pillars of American foreign policy have been upended — USAID dismantled, most foreign aid frozen, and the rules-based international trade system thrown into disarray. Could nuclear policy be next? To find out, I spoke with Alexandra Bell, President and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and a former senior State Department official on nuclear issues. She breaks down the key decisions facing the administration — and the risks tied to some of the options on the table, particularly around missile defense. We also unpack the state of nuclear diplomacy with Russia and China, and why forcing trilateral arms control talks is likely a dead end. This conversation is a clear-eyed look at the current state of play in Trump's nuclear policy — and where it may be headed next. We recorded this live at the Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference. More conversations are coming soon. To catch them live, subscribe below or get the Substack app.

Japan's government has compiled a policy to make full use of nuclear power, a major shift from its stance of reducing the country's dependence on such energy, adopted in the wake of the triple meltdown at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power station 14 years ago.

Australia's newly appointed Chief Scientist has echoed the sentiment of multiple leading scientific agencies - expressing doubt over the federal Coalition's plan to deliver nuclear reactors by 2035. - このたび就任したチーフ・サイエンティストは、他の複数の主要科学機関と同様、2035年までに原子炉を建設するという保守連合の計画に疑問を投じています。

It comes as the government orders Australia's Renewable Energy Agency to help pay for entire suburbs across Australia to ditch gas.

Talks resume this Monday in Geneva between Iran and the UK, France and Germany over Tehran's nuclear programme. The discussions are a continuation of ones held last month and come ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump next week. The talks are described by all sides as "consultations" rather than "negotiations", but France's foreign ministry says they intend to work towards a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear programme, the progress of which it calls extremely problematic. In Perspective, FRANCE 24's Oliver Farry spoke to Lukasz Kulesa, Director of Proliferation and Nuclear Policy at the Royal United Services Institute. 

President Vladimir Putin revises Russia's nuclear policy, clearing the way for broader use of atomic weapons. The move heightens tensions with the West and escalates the conflict with Ukraine. What does the change mean for global security? In this episode: Pavel Felgenhauer, Russian Defence and Military Analyst. Colin Clarke, Research Director, The Soufan Group.  Marina Miron, Post-doctoral Researcher, War Studies Department, King's College London. Host: Neave Barker Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

(2:00) From Babylon Bee to foreign political leaders, everyone accuses outgoing Democrat cartel of pushing to start World War 3As Putin pointed out, only Americans can operate these missiles and the satellite targetingPutin escalates conditions for use of nuclear weapons to include what is currently being doneZelensky laughs at the idea Trump would stop thisCongressman says this is an impeachable offense if Biden were anything but a puppetBiden gives $4B away in "Climate Reparations" and wanders off alone into the Amazon jungle refusing to answer questions about UkraineFrench political says "stop the madness" and urges getting OUT of NATOSweden & Finland issue civil defense instructions to its citizens as communication cables are severed(50:53) LIVE comments(53:34) "The sensation of dismemberment flows through the forceps like electric current" says an abortionist(57:30) John Rhys-Davies (Gimli & Treebeard in Lord of the Rings) on what Christianity did for European culture — individual rights, slavery, and Just War theory — who is NOT a Christian, deeming himself "too wicked" to be accepted (1:10:10) Musk: No Steering Wheel, No Brakes, Doors You Can't Open, and Federal Govt at His Beck and CallTrapped in a lightning fast inferno because doors operate under software controlAmazon joins the race for "self-driving" carsThe stock market expects Musk to get regulatory assistance - Tesla stock soars and Musk's fortune climbs to over $300BTrump is expected to grease the skids for self-driving cars nationally and to change EV subsidies to advantage Musk (by eliminating them)(1:32:54) A GOP Approach to "SMART" 15-Minute CitiesThe Uni-Party Governors meet — "Americans need walkable cities"Taking Americans' cars — and their single family homes(1:41:55) LIVE comments(1:48:39) What were GOP Congressmen doing (and saying) at the UN COP29 Climate grift?Pushing a stealth form of UN "Sustainable Development Goals"(2:02:23) INTERVIEW Aaron Day: The War for Privacy and Crypto-War Political Prisoners Aaron Day, DaylightFreedom.org, joinsHorrific examples of violation of both rights and the rule-of-law in the cases of Roger Ver (FreeRogerNow.org) and Ian Freeman (FreeIanNow.org) and what you can do to help bring attention for their pardonHow we ALREADY have CBDC (just stealth and hidden)Aaron Day's Tyranny IndexTools for privacyFighting tokenization with tokenizationIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

(2:00) From Babylon Bee to foreign political leaders, everyone accuses outgoing Democrat cartel of pushing to start World War 3As Putin pointed out, only Americans can operate these missiles and the satellite targetingPutin escalates conditions for use of nuclear weapons to include what is currently being doneZelensky laughs at the idea Trump would stop thisCongressman says this is an impeachable offense if Biden were anything but a puppetBiden gives $4B away in "Climate Reparations" and wanders off alone into the Amazon jungle refusing to answer questions about UkraineFrench political says "stop the madness" and urges getting OUT of NATOSweden & Finland issue civil defense instructions to its citizens as communication cables are severed(50:53) LIVE comments (53:34) "The sensation of dismemberment flows through the forceps like electric current" says an abortionist (57:30) John Rhys-Davies (Gimli & Treebeard in Lord of the Rings) on what Christianity did for European culture — individual rights, slavery, and Just War theory — who is NOT a Christian, deeming himself "too wicked" to be accepted (1:10:10) Musk: No Steering Wheel, No Brakes, Doors You Can't Open, and Federal Govt at His Beck and CallTrapped in a lightning fast inferno because doors operate under software controlAmazon joins the race for "self-driving" carsThe stock market expects Musk to get regulatory assistance - Tesla stock soars and Musk's fortune climbs to over $300BTrump is expected to grease the skids for self-driving cars nationally and to change EV subsidies to advantage Musk (by eliminating them)(1:32:54) A GOP Approach to "SMART" 15-Minute CitiesThe Uni-Party Governors meet — "Americans need walkable cities"Taking Americans' cars — and their single family homes(1:41:55) LIVE comments (1:48:39) What were GOP Congressmen doing (and saying) at the UN COP29 Climate grift?Pushing a stealth form of UN "Sustainable Development Goals"(2:02:23) INTERVIEW Aaron Day: The War for Privacy and Crypto-War Political Prisoners Aaron Day, DaylightFreedom.org, joinsHorrific examples of violation of both rights and the rule-of-law in the cases of Roger Ver (FreeRogerNow.org) and Ian Freeman (FreeIanNow.org) and what you can do to help bring attention for their pardonHow we ALREADY have CBDC (just stealth and hidden)Aaron Day's Tyranny IndexTools for privacyFighting tokenization with tokenizationIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

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As China continues to expand and modernize its nuclear arsenal and policy, the national security risk becomes central to the US-Chinese relationship. But how is China actually changing its nuclear policy? How does the Chinese political leadership see the purpose of a large nuclear arsenal? What threats are both China and the US perceiving? Tong Zhao joins Jon to discuss his recently published report on Chinese nuclear policy and break down all these topics and more. Listen here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As China continues to expand and modernize its nuclear arsenal and policy, the national security risk becomes central to the US-Chinese relationship. But how is China actually changing its nuclear policy? How does the Chinese political leadership see the purpose of a large nuclear arsenal? What threats are both China and the US perceiving? Tong Zhao joins Jon to discuss his recently published report on Chinese nuclear policy and break down all these topics and more. Listen here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's HeadlinesRussia hints at loosening nuclear policyNew leaders, new questions for the future in Sri LankaChina Partner is back in China. What's the first step?

When the average person thinks of nuclear energy, there's a good chance they're thinking in terms influenced by pop culture—Homer Simpson's union job at the Springfield plant, or the HBO miniseries Chernobyl, which dramatized the world's biggest meltdown.For all its promise in the mid-20th century, U.S. nuclear energy largely stalled in the 1970s and 80s. While public anxiety over its safety played a role, experts have pointed to the hefty cost of building plants and poor regulatory/policy decisions as having more impact. But in recent years, as demand for low-carbon energy surges and companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are burning through energy to train artificial intelligence, there is a renewed interest in making nuclear work in this century.But concerns over cost and safety remain, and even among proponents of nuclear energy, there is a robust debate about exactly how to approach future builds, whether to rely on conventional methods or hold off until new research potentially yields a smaller, more cost-effective method of unlocking atomic energy. What is the state of nuclear power in the U.S. and around the world today? What policies could shape its future? And how might AI, other market dynamics, geopolitics, and national security concerns impact the debate and its outcomes?Evan is joined by Emmet Penney, the creator of Nuclear Barbarians, a newsletter and podcast about industrial history and energy politics, and a contributing editor at COMPACT magazine. Thomas Hochman, Policy Manager at FAI, is also joining. You can read Emmet's recent piece on how why nuclear energy is a winning issue for the populist GOP here. You can read Thomas's piece for The New Atlantis on “nuclear renaissance” here, and his writeup of the ADVANCE Act here.

As if 2024 couldn't get any weirder, tensions in the Middle East have escalated with the United States sending one of our nuclear submarines to the Mediterranean as a deterrent signal to Iran that they better think twice about attacking Israel. That sub, the Ohio-class USS Georgia, carries non-nuclear cruise missiles. But 14 of our 18 Ohio-class submarines have nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles—each sub has in its belly the nuclear equivalent of all the bombs dropped in World War II. Multiply that by 14 and let your imagination be properly staggered. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have pushed into Russian territory and Putin is outraged at the invasion. How far can Ukraine go before Putin uses his battlefield tactical nukes in response? In this solo episode, Michael Shermer discusses the threat of nuclear annihilation and explores the evolutionary origins of our moral emotions and logic of deterrence based on game theory. Focus of the analysis: the need to reduce nuclear stockpiles and shifting the taboo from using to owning nuclear weapons.

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 His Week That Was – Kevin Healy Amin Abbas, co-founder of Olive Kids – Anti-Palestinian racism in Australia, words but no action from the ALP government on Palestine except to expect a Senator from the caucus for standing up for Palestine and the children of Palestine, Matters nuclear with the national nuclear campaigner with FOE Dr Jim Green in light of the policy announcement by the coalition, Visit to Penang, Malaysia for the Assembly of the International League For Peoples Struggles of human rights activist Peter Murphy, Activist and broadcaster Jacob Grech, and the work to secure the release of Julian Assange, Social commentator John Queripel talking about the US committed to another forever war and the allies waging their tails to follow, including Australia. Emeritus Professor Stuart Rees and the awarding of the Sydney Human Rights prize to Julian Assange in 2011 after our Prime Minister accused Julian of having no moral purpose and having committed criminal offences. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

WARREN PICKERING & MILLIE FONTANA INTERVIEW TUCKER CARLSON, NUCLEAR POLICY & DIGITAL ID The XCandidates EPISODE 121 Steven and Adam are joined by two big special guests – Leader of Victorian One Nation, Warren Pickering and Political Commentator and Activist, Millie Fontana. With big guests come big issues, as the four discuss the recently announced Nuclear Energy policy by the Coalition. Warren comments on One Nation's grievances with the policy, which sparks an animated debate, encompassing multiple perspectives. Tucker Carlson's recent tour of Australia is then discussed, specifically his interaction with the Australian media this week, which has been described as a masterclass on how to deal with the journalistic left. Finally, Warren discusses the Digital ID legislation that has passed the Federal Parliament and the ways in which we could be able to repeal the bill. All this and more in a very animated and robust episode. To follow or contact Warren Pickering, visit: https://www.instagram.com/warren.pickering.onenation.vic https://www.facebook.com/WarrenPickering.PHON To follow or contact Millie Fontana, visit: https://www.instagram.com/millvsgovt https://www.instagram.com/comecorrectau SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for the X-Candidates at ‘Buy Me A Coffee' – Donate or Sign up for our Membership https://www.buymeacoffee.com/xcandidates TO GET YOUR X-CANDIDATES Merchandise, head to: https://xcandidates.tshirts.net.au Hosted by: • Adam Zahra - One Nation candidate for Macarthur (Federal) and Campbelltown (NSW) https://www.facebook.com/adam.zahra.3 https://twitter.com/AdamZahra2023 https://www.instagram.com/zahra4campbelltown • Steven Tripp – Former candidate for Warringah https://www.facebook.com/RealStevenTripp https://twitter.com/RealStevenTripp https://spectator.com.au/author/steven-tripp Follow us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GIXhHBogM1McL5EPGP3DT Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ExCandidates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XCandidates Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theXCandidates Twitter: https://twitter.com/theXCandidates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@XCandidates Gab: https://gab.com/XCandidates Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/XCandidates Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@ExCandidates Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ex-candidates/id1631685864 Please share and spread the word! #AusPol #nswpol #interview #podcast #politics #commentary #australia #independent #media #government #liberal #labor #nationals #steventripp #adamzahra #freedom #uap #united #australia #onenation #libertarian #nuclear #digitalid #tuckercarlson #warrenpickering #milliefontana

Congress just passed perhaps its biggest support for zero-carbon energy since the Inflation Reduction Act. The ADVANCE Act, which the Senate adopted overwhelmingly last week, aims to keep America at the cutting edge of the global nuclear industry by cutting regulatory fees, making it easier for U.S. companies to build nuclear power plants abroad, and reforming the agency that oversees it all, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. On this week's episode of Shift Key, Rob and Jesse talk with Ryan Norman, a senior policy advisor at Third Way's climate and energy program, about how America got here. We talk about why nuclear is such a bipartisan issue, what the ADVANCE Act will actually do, and how soon new nuclear power plants could actually get built. Shift Key is hosted by Robinson Meyer, the founding executive editor of Heatmap, and Jesse Jenkins, a professor of energy systems engineering at Princeton University.Mentioned: Nuclear Energy Is the One Thing Congress Can Agree OnEveryone Wants Nuclear Now, But Will Anyone Pay For It?A summary of the ADVANCE Act from the law firm Hogan Lovells Third Way's update on the state of the nuclear industryHow the Inflation Reduction Act supports nuclear energyRob's downshift; Jesse's downshift--This episode of Shift Key is sponsored by …Watershed's climate data engine helps companies measure and reduce their emissions, turning the data they already have into an audit-ready carbon footprint backed by the latest climate science. Get the sustainability data you need in weeks, not months. Learn more at watershed.com.As a global leader in PV and ESS solutions, Sungrow invests heavily in research and development, constantly pushing the boundaries of solar and battery inverter technology. Discover why Sungrow is the essential component of the clean energy transition by visiting sungrowpower.com.Music for Shift Key is by Adam Kromelow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 24 June 2024 Retail stocks have surged, but there are signs that the sector is starting to struggle with a spate of profit downgrades in recent weeks.  The opposition's nuclear policy could cost up to $600 billion  Super funds look set to deliver nine per cent return this financial year And one of the world's greatest athletes has big plans to revolutionise athletics Plus don't miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - five ways to budget your money. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Dutton's set to unveil the Coalition's nuclear power policy - how would you feel about having a nuclear reactor in your backyard?

Peter Dutton's set to unveil the Coalition's nuclear power policy - how would you feel about having a nuclear reactor in your backyard?

Is the Coalition's nuclear policy a 'real' policy?

Opposition leader Peter Dutton is once again pitching nuclear power as the Coalition's signature energy policy. But new analysis confirms it would be the most expensive energy option in Australia's road to net zero.Gabrielle Jackson speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and deputy editor Patrick Keneally about why a nuclear transition is the wrong path for Australia

Jim Stokes, Director of Nuclear Policy at NATO, discusses NATO's nuclear policy and the nuclear mission in Europe. He covers various topics, including the relevance of NATO nuclear policy, the role and implications of the Nuclear Planning Group (NPG), efforts to improve the NATO deterrent, the policy issue of establishing an adversary, challenges for allies in nuclear policy, NATO's approach to the China challenge, and the challenge of unilateral disarmament. Jim Stokes became the NATO Director of Nuclear Policy in November 2023 and is responsible for developing and implementing NATO nuclear policy, organizing exercises, policy symposiums, training programs and providing policy support to the Secretary General on nuclear deterrence. Mr. Stokes chairs the Nuclear Planning Group - Staff Group.Prior to NATO, Mr. Stokes had a long career within the U.S. Department of Defense, holding positions in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Naval Special Warfare Command, and the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. He has earned Master's degrees from the National War College and the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy, as well as a B.A. from Allegheny College.Socials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

Congressman Chris Stewart discusses his experience in Congress and the dynamics of nuclear policy. He highlights the importance of committees and the role they play in shaping policy. He explains the responsibility of different committees for nuclear forces and the challenges of advocating for the nuclear arsenal as well as the debate between defense spending and other budget priorities.Chris Stewart served Utah in Congress for over a decade and became a senior member on both the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Appropriations Committee. He is a multiple New York Times best-selling and national award-winning author, world-record-setting Air Force pilot, and the former owner and CEO of a small business.Chris is one of ten children and grew up on a dairy farm in Cache Valley. He graduated from Utah State University, where he earned his degree in economics. Upon graduation, Chris joined the United States Air Force where he was the Distinguished Graduate (top of his class) in both Officer Training School and Undergraduate Pilot Training. He served for fourteen years as a pilot in the Air Force, flying both rescue helicopters and the B-1B bomber. He holds three world speed records, including the world's record for the fastest non-stop flight around the world.Socials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

The Federal Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy has returned from researching nuclear power technologies in London, saying Labor's anti-nuclear mandate is leaving the country in the past.  Member for Fairfax Ted O'Brien told Gary Adshead on 6pr Mornings Australia will have to take an "all of the above approach" when considering next-generation nuclear energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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James McCue is a career helicopter pilot having performed all three USAF rotary wing missions; nuclear security, combat search and rescue, continuity of government. He has earned his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and masters studies with the Air Force Institute of Technology, Emby Riddle, Missouri State University, and a fellowship with the National Defense University's C-WMD program.He has been working at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency for the last four years supporting nuclear wargames, nuclear doctrine development, is a Fellow at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies, and is a visiting professor with the Defense Nuclear Weapons School where he lectures in that institution's Nuclear Policy course. He has published through Air University and Naval Postgraduate School on matters of physical security of nuclear weapons as well as deterrence at the edge of conventional and nuclear conflict.Here is a link to his latest work: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Portals/10/AEtherJournal/Journals/Volume-2_Number-2/McCue.pdf?source=GovDEPISODE NOTES:Follow NucleCast on Twitter at @NucleCastEmail comments and story suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.orgSubscribe to NucleCast podcastRate the show

Deep Dish explores the recently released 'Oppenheimer' film and journeys back to the Cold War era when nuclear weapons were etched into popular consciousness. Rachel Bronson and Avery Restrepo of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists explore how nuclear weapons have seemingly faded from public awareness. They draw parallels to today and suggest ways that Gen Z can shape a safer and more responsible future.  Reading List:  Majority in US Want to Learn More about Nuclear Policy, Dina Smeltz, Craig Kafura, and Sharon Weiner, Chicago Council on Global Affairs, July 19, 2023  What Oppenheimer can teach the new generations about nuclear weapons, Magritte Gordaneer, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, July 31, 2023

From Cold War-era distrust of the Soviets to Beijing's recent silo buildup, we review some of the ideas and methods that have helped China become the nuclear power it is today. Guests: Decker Eveleth, graduate research assistant at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies in Monterey, California (beginning at the 1:47 mark); And Joseph Cirincione, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a national security analyst with 40 years of experience in Washington, D.C. (at the 20:05 mark). Read Eveleth's recent report on Chinese nuclear forces, here. And you can find Cirincione's 1999 review of the Cox Report, here. See also a new report from the Chicago Council entitled, “Majority in US Want to Learn More about Nuclear Policy.”

The EAH team discuss Nataliya's plan for a green Ukraine, including working with the current government on the Hydrogen Road Map. We also get another example of incredible Ukrainian resilience and discuss its importance for the current and future energy system. About Nataliya Katser-Buchkovska:Following a career in the private and public sector, Nataliya is the Founder of the Ukrainian Sustainable Fund. First, she headed the Corporate and Investment Department of DeVision Group at B&S Holding and then became Managing Partner of KCG Investment Consulting providing corporate and investment consulting on energy projects and sustainable development. Nataliya became a Member of the Ukrainian Parliament, VIII Convocation in 2014, and was appointed to the Committee on Fuel and Energy, Nuclear Policy, and Nuclear Safety and she was Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Sustainable Development, Strategy, and Investment.In 2019, Nataliya founded the Ukrainian Sustainable Fund aimed at accelerating Ukraine's renewable energy transition and bridging the gap between Ukrainian sustainable projects and leading international Green Institutions including renewables and hydrogen projects in the portfolio and pipeline. Nataliya is an Atlantic Council Millennium Fellow, a member of the Aspen community, and a Member of the National Commission for Attracting Investments in Gas Production (nine PSA competitions for the development of strategic fields in Ukraine). She co-authored systemic economic and energy laws on natural gas and electricity markets, the regulation of energy services markets, unbundling of “Naftogaz”, protection of economic competition, and ensuring transparency of the AMCU.Nataliya holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Law from Ivan Franko Lviv National University, a Masters Degree in Law and Economics from University College London, and an Executive Certificate in Public Policy, a two-year Executive Course at Harvard Kennedy School. Nataliya is a well-known author and analyst on energy security, diplomacy, and sustainable development. She has had more than 30 articles published by the Financial Times, Newsweek, World Economic Forum, Atlantic Council, and KyivPost and has been cited by the BBC, Bloomberg, and Forbes.--- Links:Nataliya on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/katserbuchkovskaNataliya's Most Cited Publications:A New Agenda for U.S. – Ukraine Relationship (Newsweek, 2021)Decarbonization in Ukraine (Atlantic Council, 2021)The Future of Gas in the Decarbonization Era (KyivPost, 2021)

Links1. Autumn of Our Discontent: Fall 1949 and the Crises in American National Security, by John M. Curatola, U.S. Naval Institute Press, 2022.2. "US Atomic War Plans, 1945-1950," with John Curatola, CSPAN, May 3, 2016.3. "The True Origins of the Cold War," with John Curatola, From Balloons to Drones, September 3, 2022.4. John Curatola biography page at the National World War II Museum.

In this special election eve episode, Sara invites two candidates from states across the country to share the issues and policies important to their voters. Restaurant owner Kelly Cooper is running to represent Arizona's fourth congressional district in DC and Leora Levy is running to unseat Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal. Both candidates slam the America last, soft-on-crime approach by the current party in power and promise significant change if elected. Both also share issues that affect their state directly, like the open border in Arizona and cost of heating oil in Connecticut.Sara also shares an impassioned plea for Americans to honor those who have sacrificed for this nation and carry out your civic duty by voting tomorrow. Finally, Sara ends with a huge story from her friend Bill Gertz that explains the White House has quietly shifted America's Nuclear Policy away from deterrence through strength, even as our adversaries take ever bolder action around the world.Please visit our great sponsors:My Pillow https://www.mypillow.com/carterGet the 6-piece Towel Set for only $39.98!The Association of Mature American Citizenshttps://amac.us/carterThe benefits of membership are great, but the cause is even greater.

Big news: Biden's long-awaited Nuclear Posture Review is finally out! This week, Tom Collina talks with Jessica Sleight and Jon Wolfsthal from Global Zero. They review Biden's nuclear weapons policy, and discuss where it fell short and how it can be improved. On Early Warning, Angela Kellett sits down with Scott Roecker, Vice President of the Nuclear Material Security Program at the Nuclear Threat Initiative. He discusses Russia's unsubstantiated allegation that Ukraine is preparing to use a dirty bomb.  

Day 226.Today, as well as looking at updates from across the battlefront, we speak to Matthew Harries, Director, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy at the defence and security think tank RUSI, to discuss and analyse the rising nuclear tensions between Russia and the West.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.With thanks to:Matthew Harries (Director, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, RUSI). Follow Matthew on Twitter @harries_matthew, and RUSI on @RUSI_org.Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since the end of the Cold War, the threat of nuclear weapons has largely faded from popular consciousness. However, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin's nuclear threats have brought the issue back into focus. In this episode of CNA Talks, we are discussing nuclear policy and strategy, and how things have shifted since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Experts Timothy McDonnell is a research analyst in CNA's Strategy and Policy Analysis program, where he studies nuclear weapons policy, and nuclear strategy. Mary Chesnut is an Associate Research Analyst in CNA's Russia Studies Program, where she studies Russian nuclear weapons and nuclear strategy. Further Reading Prevailing Under the Nuclear Shadow: A New Framework for U.S. Escalation Management Russian Strategy for Escalation Management: Key Debates and Players in Military Thought

From nuclear war to hybrid war, the mode of threat has changed between Pakistan and India. Episode 4 of ‘Project 706' explains how Pakistan overcame the challenge of becoming a nuclear power despite many financial and security challenges and why it now needs a comprehensive nuclear policy.

US-China relations expert Dr. Gregory Kulacki discusses China's nuclear weapons strategy and what it means for the Russian war in Ukraine.

This episode examines the ongoing international negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme, the implications of a potential nuclear agreement for security in the Middle East and Iran's regional policies, and the likely future Middle East role of the United States and European powers. Dr.Tobias Borck, Research Fellow for Middle East Security Studies, and Darya Dolzikova, Research Fellow in Proliferation and Nuclear Policy programme, discuss with Dr Neil Melvin, Director, International Security Studies at RUSI, the efforts to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to regulate Tehran's nuclear programme. The relationship between Iran's nuclear activities and its regional security engagements is examined, together with a consideration of the possible future regional engagement by the United States and European states.

Nuclear war is back in people's minds after Vladimir Putin put Russia's deterrent on high alert. How real is the threat? And if an atomic conflict did break out, what would it look like? Dr Matthew Harries, Senior Research Fellow in Nuclear Policy at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), joins Ros Taylor to discuss the likelihood of atomic warfare, and what Putin's threat really means. “Russia is a nuclear armed state, so we have to take escalation very seriously.” “Vladimir Putin knows nuclear weapons are scary, and talking about them is a tactic designed to intimidate.” “A no-fly zone would NATO in direct conflict with Russia. They would respond.” https://www.patreon.com/bunkercast Presented by Ros Taylor. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis. Producers: Jacob Archbold, Jelena Sofronijevic and Alex Rees. Audio production by Jade Bailey. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About the lecture: This lecture will review the nuclear weapons policies established by various administrations of both parties, focusing on the areas of bipartisan continuity and possible upcoming changes being considered by the current administration. About the speaker: The Honorable David J. Trachtenberg is Vice President of the National Institute for Public Policy, a nonprofit research center located in Fairfax, Virginia. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 17, 2017 as Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and served in this capacity until his retirement from government service in July 2019. From October 2017 until January 2018, he also served as the Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the principal civilian advisor to the Secretary of Defense on defense policy matters. His duties spanned a range of regional and functional portfolios, including homeland defense, space, cyber, nuclear, and missile defense policy, technology security policy, and strengthening security cooperation activities with allies, friends, and partners abroad. He was also the senior Department of Defense civilian official responsible for developing, coordinating, and overseeing compliance with DoD policy regarding civilian casualties resulting from military operations.

Why defense grifters and jingoes love deterrence-by-denial strategies. Why Manny Pacquiao could beat Duterte, and why that might not be good for the Philippines.  WTH is a classical liberal?  Also this episode: Is China the new standard-setter in tech?  Jacob Levy Tweet: https://twitter.com/jtlevy/status/1424458950838263813?s=21Kendra Schaefer Tweet: https://twitter.com/kendraschaefer/status/1431134542648074242?s=20Ryan Evans Tweet: https://twitter.com/EvansRyan202/status/1431627298512461824?s=19Simon Brown on the Rise of the Anti-Intellectual: https://www.dissentmagazine.org/online_articles/the-rise-of-the-elite-anti-intellectualsContributors: Jake Dellow, Ciara Mitchell, Gaby Magnuson, Hunter Marston