Podcasts about Oak Ridge

Episode 678: Andrew's favorite Seinfeld meme day of the year is ruined. We'll never forget. How close is Chinatown to Manhattan? Visiting the largest Buc-ee's in the world. Barbara Walters documentary. Peacemaker - season 2. The French Dispatch. Goon and Goon 2. Discovering the month of September. Too many Asians; where are all the Jews? Oak Ridge, TN, WV State Penitentiary, Codenames, and Gabriela's bad driving.

Little known history and a life full of secrets are the intriguing topics that Michelle Shocklee explores in her new book The Women of Oak Ridge. In today's episode, we discuss the secret town of Oak Ridge and the mission they helped accomplish in WW2: the building of the atomic bomb--unknown to many of the employees there until after its detonation. You'll love hearing Michelle's thoughts on this unique setting and story alongside how she writes about the hope of the Gospel even in the hardest times. Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Women of Oak Ridge!⁠ ⁠Connect with Michelle: Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://michelleshocklee.com/⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/michelleshocklee/⁠Connect with Meagan:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/faithandfables/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://facebook.com/faithandfablespodcast⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goodreads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8953622-meagan⁠

What happens when a teenager's quiet night at an Oregon scout camp turns into a terrifying brush with the impossible? In this chilling episode of Bigfoot Society, Jeremiah Byron sits down with a witness from Eugene who recounts a face-to-face encounter with not one, but two Sasquatch inside their cabin on the Oregon coast. From the putrid smell that filled the room, to the shocking moment when the massive figure bumped into furniture and left behind strands of hair, this story is unforgettable.We also hear generational sightings from his grandfather in Klamath Falls, eerie encounters from Georgia highways, and strange Bigfoot activity in places like Texas, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. Along the way, we dive into the connections between footprints, UFOs, and interdimensional theories that leave even seasoned researchers puzzled.From Oakridge and Dexter Lake to the swamps of the Deep South, these accounts remind us: the forest is never empty. Tune in for one of the most intense and personal episodes yet — and decide for yourself if these creatures are closer than you think.

Dr. Susan Hubbard is Deputy Director for Science and Technology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the largest of the U.S. Department of Energy's multi-program science and energy labs. With more than 7,000 scientists and engineers, Oak Ridge is advancing innovation across nuclear energy, grid resilience, AI, quantum computing, isotopes, and advanced manufacturing. In this episode, Susan shares how the national labs' mission has evolved since the Manhattan Project, how companies and startups engage with Oak Ridge through user facilities and partnerships, and what role the labs will play in shaping the future of energy and technology amid today's geopolitical and industrial shifts.Episode recorded Aug 18, 2025 (Published Sept 2, 2025) In this episode, we cover: [03:03] Dr. Hubbard's early career and hydrogeophysics[05:31] Permafrost thaw and climate feedback loops in the Arctic[07:11] Methane release challenges and Earth system complexity[09:00] Transition from geophysicist to ORNL leadership[12:17] ORNL's user facilities, including Frontier supercomputer[13:56] Isotopes for medicine, security, and Mars exploration[15:45] Neutron scattering and world-leading materials research[17:25] Large-scale 3D additive manufacturing for energy[19:25] How DOE priorities shape research directions[22:04] Public-private partnerships in nuclear and fusion[26:54] ORNL's role in ITER and advanced fusion materials[30:51] Local enthusiasm for nuclear in Tennessee[31:54] Building the future grid: reliability, cybersecurity, AI[33:17] High-performance computing simulations of energy systems[37:23] Quantum computing, AI, and labs of the future[43:41] How startups engage with ORNL (CRADA, Innovation Crossroads)[48:02] U.S. R&D evolution: Manhattan Project to today Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In Tales of Militant Chemistry (U of California Press, 2025), Alice Lovejoy tells the untold story of film as a chemical cousin to poison gas and nuclear weapons, shaped by centuries of violent extraction. The history of film calls to mind unforgettable photographs, famous directors, and the glitz and hustle of the media business. But there is another tale to tell that connects film as a material to the twentieth century's history of war, destruction, and cruelty. This story comes into focus during World War II at the factories of Tennessee Eastman, where photographic giant Kodak produced the rudiments of movie magic. Not far away, at Oak Ridge, Kodak was also enriching uranium for the Manhattan Project--uranium mined in the Belgian Congo and destined for the bomb that fell on Hiroshima. While the world's largest film manufacturer transformed into a formidable military contractor, across the ocean its competitor Agfa grew entangled with Nazi Germany's machinery of war. After 1945, Kodak's film factories stood at the front lines of a new, colder war, as their photosensitive products became harbingers of the dangers of nuclear fallout. Following scientists, soldiers, prisoners, and spies through Kodak's and Agfa's global empires, Lovejoy links the golden age of cinema and photography to colonialism, the military-industrial complex, radioactive dust, and toxic waste. Revelatory and chilling, Tales of Militant Chemistry shows how film became a weapon whose chemistry irrevocably shaped the world we live in today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Tales of Militant Chemistry (U of California Press, 2025), Alice Lovejoy tells the untold story of film as a chemical cousin to poison gas and nuclear weapons, shaped by centuries of violent extraction. The history of film calls to mind unforgettable photographs, famous directors, and the glitz and hustle of the media business. But there is another tale to tell that connects film as a material to the twentieth century's history of war, destruction, and cruelty. This story comes into focus during World War II at the factories of Tennessee Eastman, where photographic giant Kodak produced the rudiments of movie magic. Not far away, at Oak Ridge, Kodak was also enriching uranium for the Manhattan Project--uranium mined in the Belgian Congo and destined for the bomb that fell on Hiroshima. While the world's largest film manufacturer transformed into a formidable military contractor, across the ocean its competitor Agfa grew entangled with Nazi Germany's machinery of war. After 1945, Kodak's film factories stood at the front lines of a new, colder war, as their photosensitive products became harbingers of the dangers of nuclear fallout. Following scientists, soldiers, prisoners, and spies through Kodak's and Agfa's global empires, Lovejoy links the golden age of cinema and photography to colonialism, the military-industrial complex, radioactive dust, and toxic waste. Revelatory and chilling, Tales of Militant Chemistry shows how film became a weapon whose chemistry irrevocably shaped the world we live in today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Tales of Militant Chemistry (U of California Press, 2025), Alice Lovejoy tells the untold story of film as a chemical cousin to poison gas and nuclear weapons, shaped by centuries of violent extraction. The history of film calls to mind unforgettable photographs, famous directors, and the glitz and hustle of the media business. But there is another tale to tell that connects film as a material to the twentieth century's history of war, destruction, and cruelty. This story comes into focus during World War II at the factories of Tennessee Eastman, where photographic giant Kodak produced the rudiments of movie magic. Not far away, at Oak Ridge, Kodak was also enriching uranium for the Manhattan Project--uranium mined in the Belgian Congo and destined for the bomb that fell on Hiroshima. While the world's largest film manufacturer transformed into a formidable military contractor, across the ocean its competitor Agfa grew entangled with Nazi Germany's machinery of war. After 1945, Kodak's film factories stood at the front lines of a new, colder war, as their photosensitive products became harbingers of the dangers of nuclear fallout. Following scientists, soldiers, prisoners, and spies through Kodak's and Agfa's global empires, Lovejoy links the golden age of cinema and photography to colonialism, the military-industrial complex, radioactive dust, and toxic waste. Revelatory and chilling, Tales of Militant Chemistry shows how film became a weapon whose chemistry irrevocably shaped the world we live in today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

In Tales of Militant Chemistry (U of California Press, 2025), Alice Lovejoy tells the untold story of film as a chemical cousin to poison gas and nuclear weapons, shaped by centuries of violent extraction. The history of film calls to mind unforgettable photographs, famous directors, and the glitz and hustle of the media business. But there is another tale to tell that connects film as a material to the twentieth century's history of war, destruction, and cruelty. This story comes into focus during World War II at the factories of Tennessee Eastman, where photographic giant Kodak produced the rudiments of movie magic. Not far away, at Oak Ridge, Kodak was also enriching uranium for the Manhattan Project--uranium mined in the Belgian Congo and destined for the bomb that fell on Hiroshima. While the world's largest film manufacturer transformed into a formidable military contractor, across the ocean its competitor Agfa grew entangled with Nazi Germany's machinery of war. After 1945, Kodak's film factories stood at the front lines of a new, colder war, as their photosensitive products became harbingers of the dangers of nuclear fallout. Following scientists, soldiers, prisoners, and spies through Kodak's and Agfa's global empires, Lovejoy links the golden age of cinema and photography to colonialism, the military-industrial complex, radioactive dust, and toxic waste. Revelatory and chilling, Tales of Militant Chemistry shows how film became a weapon whose chemistry irrevocably shaped the world we live in today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

In the final episode of Manager Minute, host Carol Pankow closes out the series with a powerful conversation featuring Chanda Hermanson, Director of Montana Combined Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). Chanda's lifelong passion for the field—shaped by family connections and early volunteering—has guided Montana's innovative approach to serving people with disabilities across a vast and rural state. Together, they reflect on Montana's recent breakthroughs, including legislative support for counselors, expanded telecommunications access, and the funding of a Blind Adjustment program. They also discuss the tough but necessary decision to enter Order of Selection, and how aligning with state priorities in behavioral health and foster care strengthens VR's impact. This inspiring finale reminds VR leaders nationwide to stay mission-focused, innovative, and unwavering in their commitment to meaningful employment opportunities for all.   Listen Here   Full Transcript:   {Music}   Chanda: What are their priorities? The people that are making these decisions. Who's the chair of the committee? What do they want? Right. And really figuring out what the governor's office priorities are. These types of things. And then figuring out how to get ourselves into those conversations. Listen, listen, listen and then infiltrate.   Carol: I know you don't have a crystal ball, but if you did, what do you have for some thoughts on what VR leaders need to pay attention to and what's on the horizon for VR?   Chanda: That's tough. I wish I had a crystal ball. I think all of our crystal balls are broken right now.   Intro Voice: Manager Minute brought to you by the VRTAC for Quality Management, Conversations powered by VR, one manager at a time, one minute at a time. Here is your host Carol Pankow.   Carol: Welcome to the manager minute. Joining me in the studio today is Chanda Hermanson, director of Montana Combined. So, Chanda, how are things going in Montana.   Chanda: It's good, busy, busy work and lots going on, but going good overall.   Carol: Well, it's so great to have you back on the podcast. I looked back through the archives. Saw you were last with me November of 2021 and we were talking about, "Is Your Fiscal Management Managed Building a Solid Foundation for Fiscal Fitness". And you've done and you continue to do so, an outstanding job assembling a stellar team to support the fiscal side of the House. And of course, Anna Montana is one of our very favorite people. So for our listeners, I had the opportunity to reconnect with Chanda during the region eight meeting in South Dakota, and 45 incredible staff from the region came together for training, connection and sharing and it was a really fun two days. Eric, director of South Dakota General, was leading a portion of the meeting and folks were going around sharing about challenges and opportunities when it got to Chanda. She shared some truly inspiring things happening in Montana. And I thought right then and there. That is what I want to talk about on my last podcast. Over the last five years, we've covered so many meaningful topics, and we need to go out on a high note. This is our 54th and final episode of The Manager Minute. So together we started conversations, started a movement of rapid and meaningful engagement, tackled tough topics like order selection and finance work to bridge the gap between the DSA and the DSU highlighted so many innovative Diff grants and exciting initiatives from across the country. I truly believe we've helped plant seeds of change nationwide, so let's dig in. So, Chanda, for those who may not know you, can you remind our listeners about your background and how you got into VR?   Chanda: Sure. I have been in the field about 20 years formerly, but I was in the field volunteering and doing other things previous to the formal employment with Voc rehab. My parents both worked in the field, so I was lucky enough to grow up in a household where this was our daily dinner conversations, and my parents and my siblings are recipients of Voc Rehab services, so the program's near and dear to me. When I was 19, the Montana started the Youth Leadership Forum. That was my mom's program at the time, and I was able and told that I she needed volunteers to work this summer program for youth with disabilities. And I came home and helped through that and fell in love with the work more directly than I did growing up. So since then, I tried other things along the way. But this is definitely where I'm meant to be and I'm so lucky to be here. I love it.   Carol: That is super cool. I didn't remember that about you, I love it. My mom, she had been volunteer coordinator at our state hospital back in Faribault, Minnesota when I was growing up, so I remember very well going with her and helping, and I would volunteer for things and ended up working there before it closed and kind of just gotten into the whole field of disabilities. So our parents definitely can help us, like lead the way. That is just cool.   Chanda: I didn't realize you had also.   Carol: Tell us about Montana Combined, how many staff and consumers do you serve? And kind of what's your budget?   Chanda: Like our budget's about $19 million a year annually, give or take, where things are going on. We have about 100 staff supporting the rehab program in our blind and low vision service programs, too. So that's the number of staff we have on board. We also have separate things out differently. So we have Pre-ETS in there. They're their own bureau. We have blind and low vision. They're their own bureau. And then we function together as a combined voc rehab program. Though we are serving about 5000 people under voc rehab and 3000 students in Pre-ETS.   Carol: Wow. So you're not small. Sometimes people are thinking, oh, maybe you're from a small state. You're not a smallish program, you're more a mid-size.   Chanda: And people are very far apart here. The numbers maybe don't look that much, but when you need to get to everybody in every corner of Montana, it's a trek.   Carol: Yeah, and travel is rough. Like, it's not an easy haul.   Chanda: No.   Carol: So let's talk about your good news. What exciting developments do you have to share?   Chanda: Yeah. So we just ended our 2025 legislative session in May. Our legislative body meets every other year for 90 days. So it is a fast and furious process. But we survived. That's always the first thing we did get through it. But we did get out pretty successfully compared to a lot of our peers in public health and human services and a lot of other programs just statewide. We went into the session asking, well, just start this off to we are lucky enough to traditionally get our state match without a problem. It's always just part of what they, it's our start of our base budget so that we are fortunate for that. Where we struggle is our staffing levels and getting the appropriation to get the FTE, we need to really provide a quality service to people more than managing those cases. We don't have autonomy over the number of employees we can hire, so that's always our struggle. So we went in asking for four FTE to support the individualized placement and supported employment model, and serving the serious, disabling mental illness population for counselors for that project and then one FTE to work in the state hospital. We are in and out of the state hospital, constantly taking applications and helping people prepare for work before discharge. We just thought that it would behoove us to actually just have a staff member in the hospital setting, rather than being disruptive going in and out. We also, outside of Oak Ridge, have asked for some more appropriation to support our telecommunication access work and two more FTE there, just given the high increase in need and work. And then we also requested funding and an FTE to create a Blind Adjustment program to meet the gap in services that we created when the homemaker was no longer allowed as an employment goal. So those were our asks. We didn't get everything we asked for, but we did come out with two new counselors for the STMI-IPS work and our telecommunication money into FTE. So while that's not directly related to VR, it does help our voc rehab program and help those participants in gaining access to equipment and services to make sure their communication needs are met. And then we also did get the funding for the Blind Adjustment program. So that was really exciting. It's been hard for us to turn away people that are going through the onset of vision loss, and if they're not really wanting to talk about work, it's under the age of 55. That's definitely been an area of opportunity. So we're excited to get to serve those folks now in a different way.   Carol: That is super amazing, because it's almost like unheard of lately where people have kind of good news where you went in, you asked for these things and you got stuff.   Chanda: That some of it not all, but some of it. And I also we didn't ask for it. It wasn't part of our decision package request. But our providers did a great job lobbying this year and they got themselves a couple of provider rate increases, so it amounts to about a 17% provider rate increase. And so that comes along with more state general funds. So that's going to give us more ability to draw down some realignment that maybe we wouldn't have been able to if those guys didn't lobby for those provider rate increases.   Carol: So good on you. That is pretty incredible. I know IPS is a really popular program across the country and successful. It's wanted and very foundational. It's got good statistics about what has happened with that. Your telecommunications project. You talk a little more about that, what it all does.   Chanda: Yeah. Our telecommunication access program provides phone equipment and maybe cell phones or some of your old big button phones and different speaker system type of things that we also cover the relay system in Montana, and we provide for transcription on zoom and public meetings and various groups around the state. So with the increased need for people to access broadband and internet. Type of activities we are seeing. Not only is the need increasing, but the cost of all of it's increasing too. So we're really happy to get to support that.   Carol: Yeah, that is very cool. I know broadband was a big issue in Minnesota for a long time. When I was working at the Department of Employment and Economic Development, we had a broadband initiative because I wondered if yours had a little to do with that, because we have super rural areas. I mean, you definitely we have the Twin Cities, you know, metro area, but you get out state. It's tough. And people are talking about, you know, if you wanted to be self-employed or different things you can do via internet. Well, yeah, only if you can access that. If there's no connectivity, you're done. Like you don't even have that option out there. So I really get to pay attention firsthand at how important access to communication is for everybody.   Chanda: So important. And we already are experiencing, you know, in the disability community, isolation issues just in general. So this is really a great solution to get to people if they're out in a very frontier part of Montana. This can help really get them a sense of community in other ways.   Carol: Yeah, that's just direct boots on the ground. Wonderful access for folks, I love that. So I'm sure you had to do some background stuff. You didn't just waltz in and go, hey, I want this stuff. Give it to me. They're not likely. They're like, yeah, we like you, Shannon, but not that much. We need something. What kind of things did you pull together, like, data wise, to support your request?   Chanda: Sure. Well, first, it's just paying attention to what elected officials priorities are. That's the first kind of anecdotal data to be gathering. So really listening to the governor's initiatives and what his priorities are, along with, again, these elected officials that are on our committee subcommittee making the decisions about are the first decisions about our budget, which is the most important decision as it works our way through the entire session. So through that, we really observed that there's strong emphasis on behavioral health systems change in Montana in foster care, too, and we realize we are part of that system, not in the way that everybody was talking about it or thinking about it. I'm a lot more of what they're having to talk about, right? As case management and housing and all the other things. And employment doesn't even rise to the surface when you're hearing those things, because it's just different mindset. And so we took that and leveraged it to start joining those conversations and talk about how employment is a social determinants of health for the population, and all the benefits of employment that augments and assists all the things that they are talking about. It helps with treatment and recovery and provide stability can help with the housing issues. It gives people a sense of purpose. All of this prevents relapse and homelessness. And so just really getting to take the opportunity to join the conversation and talk about it in a different way to just educate folks on how employment can support all of this other work they're doing. A lot of people tend to lean into safety, safety, safety, when they're making these decisions, not realizing that employment is part of that safety. And I think a lot of times people really get linear thinking like, okay, you need x, y, and Z, and then you're going to be ready for employment, not realizing that employment can come in any step of the way and really change the trajectory of all those other things you're providing them. So through that, we dug into the data. What are our caseloads look like? What is the general population for people needing behavioral health services in Montana? And we found that 34% of Montana's caseload are individuals with behavioral health disabilities. So that equates to about 1500 people on our caseload right now. And when you look at the general census in Montana, there's about 163,000 people with health disability. So we are only serving a sliver. And we know that typically through our research that two thirds of people with behavior, health disabilities typically want to go to work. So through combining all of that data and telling a story and telling stories of people successfully navigating this in their communities. I do believe that that's what helped us get across the finish line, to make sure that we can really do more work, and we're excited. It is important to us.   Carol: Yeah, you were really smart. I mean, you were listening. I can hear you. You were listening to what people were talking about. And how could you leverage and be part of that conversation, which takes time. I'm sure you didn't do this in a day. I mean, this takes years. Like building relationships and getting invited to those meetings and being able to discuss those ideas. I think that is brilliant. What would you say to your fellow colleagues across the country who might be wanting to consider something similar in their state? Like, what would you suggest to them on how to start or how to get kind of involved or part of those conversations?   Chanda: I'm just going to reiterate again. Listen, listen, listen. It's the beat of our drum. The last 2 or 3 years of the leadership team here in Montana has been listen. Listen, listen and then infiltrate. So what are people talking about? What are their priorities? The people that are making these decisions. Who's the chair of the committee? What do they want? Right. And really figuring out what the governor's office priorities are, these types of things, and then figuring out how to get ourselves into those conversations. And we're really lucky in rehab because we touch everything, whether it's manufacturing coming into the state or behavioral health issues, or what can we do to improve foster care systems in Montana, you name it. Many of the things that the legislators are worried about and are making decisions about, we touch so we can get ourselves at the table and talk about how we can influence what they're talking about and how we're already making an impact. It's so cool what we do.   Carol: It is cool because we have such variety. It makes the job super creative, like you can really do a variety of things that are amazing and wonderful and impact people's lives in such a big way. Like you say, with employment, you know that trajectory. Sometimes people think you need all these things first? But boy, you get that job, which also helps in with your housing and all the other things that are going on. You can intersect at any point. I love that, I think that's really good. I know you don't have a crystal ball, but if you did, what do you have for some thoughts on what VR leaders need to pay attention to and what's on the horizon for VR?   Chanda: That's tough. I wish I had a crystal ball. I think all of our crystal balls are broken right now. I don't have a thought of what is on the horizon, but I do know that we just need to stay focused on our mission and values and the vision of what we have and don't falter. We have and work for one of the coolest programs out there and get to be innovative and creative and like we were just referring to, we can pivot and message around so many things that make what we do compelling to different decision makers. I think that's pretty unique, and I think there's ways to take advantage of that to make sure that we survive and thrive regardless of what happens, because we do have so much impact across the board. So but if we don't, we need to stay focused on our mission and values to make sure we're successful and don't get lose sight of that along the way.   Carol: I agree with that 100%. I think living into our mission and doing it well and not drifting kind of all over the place. If we get people disabilities into employment and good employment, not just food, filth and flowers, but real employment, that's what it's all about. And when we get distracted by other stuff, or maybe our performance doesn't look as good and all of that, we got to stay focused early, head down. Here's what we're trying to do, because that's the whole reason this wonderful program has existed for over 100 years. So head down, do the thing.   Chanda: Yes.   Carol: 100%. That is awesome. Well, this actually wraps up our final episode of The Manager Minute. Now, I know you have some other news. Probably. Do you want to talk about it today? Because you are going an Order of Selection, and I know states are facing that as well. We've talked to a couple states lately about that, talked with Indiana, talked with Cora in Kentucky. And while we have all this wonderful work going forward, we still have this lever that Congress lets us pull when we don't have all the resources to serve every single person coming at the door. And for you, this is a really live situation that's happening as we speak.   Chanda: Correct. We actually went into Order Selection today. We closed categories two and three. So it's been a long process working with RSA since February. But we're happy. It's bittersweet. I mean, we're not happy to get order of selection, but for the health of the program and to make sure that we can continue to provide high quality services and to not dilute client services, it's what needed to happen. Our caseloads are unmanageable. We're looking at caseloads that are about 170, on top of just the general cost of services continuing to increase. Our fiscal forecasting was clear we needed to get into order sooner than later so we could manage the best we can.   Carol: It's a good way to look at it, because you don't want the services to dilute, because it ends up where staff are kind of applying an order without the order being in play. You get a lot of people getting a little bits of stuff instead of people really getting what they need. And so it does provide a more organized way in which to structure and to handle all of this. And I like that about it. I think Congress wouldn't put it into place. If we weren't allowed to pull the lever and make that happen, it does make it organize it. It helps your staff to be able to do the work that they want to do and to help people to get into employment. So I think that is very good. Do you have any thoughts for your colleagues on that too? Because I've had several calls, even in the last week. Again, people are like, I think we're looking at this. Any tips for people out there?   Chanda: The one thing I would say is relook at your CSNA, get familiar with your data that's out there. That's going to be important as you look at amending your state plan and contact RSA sooner than later. I had received that advice from a colleague and that was I wouldn't, I don't think have naturally contacted RSA that soon in the process and I'm glad I did.   Carol: Yeah, that's 100% smart advice. Definitely talking to your team sooner than later. They can help you along the way, for sure, with that. Well, I wish you good luck with all that implementing. I know it's tough. I mean, it is tough in the messaging, but I know also you have built back from even when we talked in 21 that financial solid group. And so your fiscal forecasting is on Anna is on it. You have really good people and they are doing really good stuff with making sure you have the data for making good decisions. I just think your team has been very amazing and that has been an a lot credit to you in helping to build that foundation.   Chanda: Well thank you. We have an awesome team and I truly can't believe that that podcast was four years ago. That was definitely a different time. And we have improved and built infrastructure now, sound methods and internal controls. So it's good to know that the decisions that we're making are dead driven, inaccurate, and that is what we need to do to stay healthy.   Carol: It's a whole different world. It really is. And it is funny. It's been four years, but I sure appreciate you being on today. And so this does wrap up my final episode of The Manager Minute, and I want to say thanks to every listener, guest, and colleague who's been part of this journey. Keep leading with purpose and passion because what you do changes lives every single day. And Jeff, you get the honor of hitting the lights. We're `out.   {Music}   Outro Voice: Conversations powered by VR, one manager at a time, one minute at a time, brought to you by the VR TAC for Quality Management. Catch all of our podcast episodes by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening!

In Tales of Militant Chemistry (U of California Press, 2025), Alice Lovejoy tells the untold story of film as a chemical cousin to poison gas and nuclear weapons, shaped by centuries of violent extraction. The history of film calls to mind unforgettable photographs, famous directors, and the glitz and hustle of the media business. But there is another tale to tell that connects film as a material to the twentieth century's history of war, destruction, and cruelty. This story comes into focus during World War II at the factories of Tennessee Eastman, where photographic giant Kodak produced the rudiments of movie magic. Not far away, at Oak Ridge, Kodak was also enriching uranium for the Manhattan Project--uranium mined in the Belgian Congo and destined for the bomb that fell on Hiroshima. While the world's largest film manufacturer transformed into a formidable military contractor, across the ocean its competitor Agfa grew entangled with Nazi Germany's machinery of war. After 1945, Kodak's film factories stood at the front lines of a new, colder war, as their photosensitive products became harbingers of the dangers of nuclear fallout. Following scientists, soldiers, prisoners, and spies through Kodak's and Agfa's global empires, Lovejoy links the golden age of cinema and photography to colonialism, the military-industrial complex, radioactive dust, and toxic waste. Revelatory and chilling, Tales of Militant Chemistry shows how film became a weapon whose chemistry irrevocably shaped the world we live in today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/photography

In Tales of Militant Chemistry (U of California Press, 2025), Alice Lovejoy tells the untold story of film as a chemical cousin to poison gas and nuclear weapons, shaped by centuries of violent extraction. The history of film calls to mind unforgettable photographs, famous directors, and the glitz and hustle of the media business. But there is another tale to tell that connects film as a material to the twentieth century's history of war, destruction, and cruelty. This story comes into focus during World War II at the factories of Tennessee Eastman, where photographic giant Kodak produced the rudiments of movie magic. Not far away, at Oak Ridge, Kodak was also enriching uranium for the Manhattan Project--uranium mined in the Belgian Congo and destined for the bomb that fell on Hiroshima. While the world's largest film manufacturer transformed into a formidable military contractor, across the ocean its competitor Agfa grew entangled with Nazi Germany's machinery of war. After 1945, Kodak's film factories stood at the front lines of a new, colder war, as their photosensitive products became harbingers of the dangers of nuclear fallout. Following scientists, soldiers, prisoners, and spies through Kodak's and Agfa's global empires, Lovejoy links the golden age of cinema and photography to colonialism, the military-industrial complex, radioactive dust, and toxic waste. Revelatory and chilling, Tales of Militant Chemistry shows how film became a weapon whose chemistry irrevocably shaped the world we live in today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

What happens when everyday people step into the woods and come face-to-face with something they can't explain? In this raw and unfiltered episode of the Bigfoot Society podcast, host Jeremiah Byron shares a chilling collection of first-hand encounters pulled from live call-ins across the United States and beyond. From a seven-foot figure peering around a house near Waitt's Mountain outside Boston… to whistled replies in the Texas wilderness… to rocks hurled in Alabama's backcountry… and even a trail camera capture in the forests of British Columbia — each account pushes the boundary between folklore and terrifying reality. You'll hear stories from Malden, Walpole, Tamworth, Bankhead National Forest, Oakmulgee WMA, and the Willamette National Forest of Oregon, including moments where glowing eyes, massive footprints, and even towering twenty-foot figures left witnesses shaken to their core. More than just campfire stories, these testimonies explore the violent, unpredictable, and deeply mysterious side of Sasquatch encounters — and what happens when the unknown decides to show itself.

Aux États-Unis, l'énergie nucléaire pourrait bientôt gagner en efficacité grâce… à l'intelligence artificielle. Le laboratoire national d'Oak Ridge, dans le Tennessee, s'est associé à l'entreprise Atomic Canyon pour accélérer un processus souvent critiqué : l'octroi de licences pour les centrales nucléaires.Ce secteur est placé sous la stricte surveillance de la Commission de régulation nucléaire, la NRC. Chaque réacteur doit obtenir son feu vert à l'issue d'un examen long, minutieux, et surtout très lourd en paperasse. L'idée d'Oak Ridge et d'Atomic Canyon est claire : utiliser la puissance de calcul du superordinateur Frontier, le plus rapide du monde, pour automatiser une grande partie des tâches administratives. Objectif : réduire les délais, limiter les coûts, et répondre aux ambitions énergétiques des États-Unis, sans transiger sur la sécurité.Pour cela, Atomic Canyon a mis au point des modèles d'IA baptisés FERMI. Leur rôle : plonger dans des montagnes de documents techniques et réglementaires, et en extraire les informations pertinentes. Un travail qui, effectué par des humains, peut prendre des mois. L'entraînement de ces modèles a nécessité une base de données colossale de 53 millions de pages, digérées grâce au calcul exascale de Frontier. Résultat : un moteur de recherche intelligent, taillé sur mesure pour l'industrie nucléaire. Tom Evans, chercheur à Oak Ridge, souligne que cette collaboration n'a rien d'un gadget. Avec la demande croissante en énergie stable, il s'agit d'un levier pour intégrer plus rapidement de nouveaux réacteurs au réseau électrique.Mais attention, rappelle Trey Lauderdale, PDG d'Atomic Canyon : « L'IA n'est pas là pour piloter une centrale. Elle doit rendre les données compréhensibles et utilisables ». En d'autres termes, l'IA sera l'assistante, pas l'opératrice. Le nucléaire représente aujourd'hui 20 % de l'électricité américaine. Dans un contexte de retour en grâce de cette énergie bas-carbone, cette expérimentation pourrait devenir un modèle pour d'autres industries engluées dans leurs procédures. Si l'IA réussit à débureaucratiser le nucléaire, c'est tout un pan de l'économie réglementée qui pourrait en être transformé. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

August 26, 2025 Dr. Sean Morris,Associate Pastor of Covenant Pres-byterian Church (PCA) of Oak Ridge,TN, who earned his Master of Theo-logy from the University of Glasgow,Scotland on Scottish Theology &Church History, & his PhD fromPuritan Reformed Theological Semi-nary in Grand Rapids, Michigan, whowill address: “JOHN KNOX: The THUNDERINGSCOT (the MAN & HIS PASTORALTHEOLOGY)” Subscribe: Listen:

What happens when a frosty November morning in rural Oregon turns into a life-altering standoff with a towering, cream-colored Bigfoot? In this gripping episode, Jeremiah Byron sits down with Jane — a Navy veteran and retired postal worker — who came within arm's reach of a massive Sasquatch outside her home near Little Fall Creek, just off the Willamette National Forest.Jane recounts the terrifying moments when her floodlights illuminated the creature's immense frame, its head tilting to reveal glowing blue eyes — and the paralyzing dread that locked her in place. You'll also hear about 13 other sightings reported that same night in the area, plus strange connections to historical “wild man” reports nearby.From the gravel driveway to the shadowy tree line, this is a raw, unfiltered account of an encounter that took away her love for the forest… and left her with questions she may never answer.

Chad Tindell and Brian Rice had the call for the Rivalry Thursday season opener. Oak Ridge prevailed over Halls 28-13. Game aired on FM 99.1 and AM 990. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Tindell and Brian Rice had the call for the Rivalry Thursday season opener. Oak Ridge prevailed over Halls 28-13. Game aired on FM 99.1 and AM 990. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chase HR 1 - Tennessee Football Position Rankings + Oak Ridge PxP's David Clary Joins! by Fanrun Radio

A plant in Oak Ridge, Tennessee will open in partnership with Kairos Power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. D. Ralph Davis, one of the finest preachers, expositors, and commentators of our day, preached the gospel from the narrative of events involving Elisha, Naaman, and Gehazi in 2 Kings 5 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, TN. You may view it here: https://youtu.be/cmY-WkB1k1I?t=1831

What happens when a quiet hike in Oregon turns into a pinecone-hurling showdown with something unseen? In this chilling episode of Bigfoot Society, host Jeremiah Byron takes you deep into the Hardesty Trail System near Oakridge, Oregon — where one hiker's casual afternoon turned into a haunting encounter with a creature that seemed to be toying with her. You'll also hear firsthand stories from Southern Indiana, the Navajo Nation, Northwest Ontario, and Quantico, Virginia — each revealing eerie experiences, mysterious footprints, glowing eyes, and the unmistakable sense of being watched. From missing goats on the rez to a juvenile Sasquatch peering from a tree fork, these raw TikTok call-ins will leave you questioning what's really out there.Whether it's the breathing outside a window, the rock throws in the woods, or the face caught on camera — these aren't legends. These are real stories. Real people. Real fear.Stay with us.Resources: Backwoodz Bigfoot Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@backwoodzbigfoot/videos

Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://www.elitefts.com/  Shop Bands: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/bands.html   Pete Rubish takes a seat in this 363rd podcast episode of Dave Tate's Table Talk. Welcome back, Pete!   Pete is a competitive 242-pound powerlifter with best lifts of 772 pounds on squat, 485 pounds on bench, and 920 pounds on deadlift. For the last ten years, he has been coaching and training lifters. His passion is helping others get stronger and realize just how much more capable they can be as they pursue their true potential – and their next PR. After being off PEDs for four years, Pete has found other competitive passions, such as running. He recently ran 66 miles in the Bighorn 100 and ran a half marathon in 1 hour and 38 minutes. Pete and his wife own Koa Strength and Fitness in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.   Koa Strength and Fitness: https://koastrengthandfitness.com/ Pete's IG: https://www.instagram.com/pete.rubish/?hl=en   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS  Get 10% OFF Your Next Marek Health Labs (CODE: TABLETALK): https://marekhealth.com/ Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase: https://partners.drinklmnt.com/free-gift-with-purchase?utm_campaign=agwp&am…   Save Up to 20% at Sleepme (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://sleep.me/tabletalk Get 10% OFF RP Hypertrophy App (CODE: TABLE TALK) :https://go.rpstrength.com/hypertrophy-app/  Get 10% OFF at elitefts (CODE: TABLE TALK): https://www.elitefts.com/  Get 10% OFF at Granite Nutrition (CODE TABLETALK): https://granitenutrition.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=Dave_Tate Save $250 at the Business of Strength Retreat 2025 (CODE: Elite250): https://bosretreat.com/ Support Massenomics! https://www.massenomics.com/     SUPPORT THE SHOW    All profits from elitefts Limited Edition Apparel, Table Talk Coffee, and Team elitefts Workouts, Programs, and Training eBooks support Dave Tate's Table Talk Podcast.    elitefts Shop: https://www.elitefts.com/  elitefts IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefts/    elitefts  Limited Edition Apparel: https://www.elitefts.com/shop/apparel/limited-edition.html

What happens when a group of Bigfoot researchers returns to a fire-scorched Oregon mountain — and finds that something's been waiting for them?In this mysterious and raw episode recorded in the field at Oakridge 2025, we hear firsthand from researchers like Ronnie Roseman, Dewayne, M.K. Davis, and Don Monroe. Stories unfold of massive trackways left behind as a birthday gift, of creatures mimicking human gestures from a ridge, and of bizarre portal phenomena on Saddle Blanket Mountain. There's the tale of Sasquatch stealing a lunch — and leaving behind a can of beer. Encounters with glowing yellow eyes, eerily human-like neck tilts, and creatures watching silently from the moss.This isn't just another Bigfoot campout — it's a chilling reminder that these beings are still out there, still watching, and maybe… waiting.Whether you're into high strangeness, deep woods terror, or the living myth of Sasquatch — this episode will stick with you.

Rev. David W. Hall has been married to Ann since 1980 and is the father of three children and nine grandchildren. He has served as the Senior Pastor of the Midway Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Powder Springs, Georgia, since 2003. Previously, he served as Pastor of the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (1984-2003) and as Associate Pastor at the First Presbyterian Church in Rome, Georgia (1980-1984). In addition to pastoring, David Hall is the author or editor of over 40 books and numerous essays. He was also the Founder and Senior Fellow of the Kuyper Institute in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. In addition to his work as Executive Director of Calvin500 (Geneva, 2009), his Calvin500 series contains the following works: The Legacy of John Calvin, Calvin in the Public Square, Calvin and Commerce, Preaching Like Calvin, Calvin and Culture, Tributes to John Calvin, and Theological Guide to Calvin's Institutes (with Peter Lillback). His most recent writings include: Irony and the Presbyterian Church in America; On Reforming Worship; Questioning Politics; Declaring Independence; Summer Reading: Christian Classics; Election Sermons; Lux: Essays on Calvinism (vols. 1, 2, and 3), Practicing Christian Marriage, Twenty Messages to Consider Before Voting, and Theology Made Practical: New Studies on John Calvin and His Legacy. All titles are available at Amazon. Pastor Hall writes weekly at Cheering Folly's Demise.

Jeremiah returns to the Oak Hole area in Oakridge, Oregon in July 2025 during the Sasquatch Summer Fest festival. What will happen to the crew as they go far into the woods? Find out in this episode of Bigfoot Society.Note: This episode is all field recorded audio and may be different than what you usually hear. Enjoy!This episode features: Jeremiah, Ronnie Roseman, Dewayne and Mark.

In the hazy aftermath of 4th of July, thankfully Tahoe didn't burn down but tragically the North Rim Grand Canyon Lodge did. On Episode 66, the boys chat about how they spent the holiday, their favorite fireworks stories, announce the closure of all Sierra Pacific Industries lands to recreation until further notice due to wildfire risk and rant about kids terrorizing neighborhoods on electric motorcycles and the threat to mountain biking. Trail Whisperer cites a recent study about what traits constitute a “cool” person, Pow Bot gives hot purchasing tips on where to buy outdoor gear for less, some core lords call in and DOPE or DERP mobile DJs in the woods, sucking someone's dust and pond skimming. Also, a little Whatcha Been Riding? and On a Musical Note listening suggestions.2:00 – Fritz Schmitz loves his Deso Supply Mind the Track hat. Get one before they're gone!5:50 – 4th of July happened and Tahoe didn't burn down. Participating in the Truckee 4th of July parade with Truckee Dirt Union. Pow Bot loaded the van and went to Oakridge for 4th of July.10:08 – 4th of July fireworks shows gone awry in San Diego and Michigan.13:25 – Pow Bot's favorite fireworks show/war/bonfire/propane explosion in Boulder, Colorado.17:45 – DOPE OR DERP – Fireworks.23:45 – North Rim Grand Canyon Fire – Lodge burns down.29:55 – Sierra Pacific Industries announces summer land closures for all recreation. This includes Yogi trail network and Martis Peak Road.31:30 – Kids illegally riding electric motorcycles and destroying public property in the Town of Truckee and Sierra Vista Park in Reno.41:30 – Recent study reports on what it means to be a “cool person”.50:40 – Tom's The Dicky Box at Burning Man story – the story of a “cool” introvert.55:45 – CORE LORD CALL IN – Local Line Larry – More Ice Cream Man rants.1:02:00 – CORE LORD CALL IN – Doug – PCT Gordo Update – He bailed in Tahoe. Foot issues.1:05:00 – DOPE OR DERP – Backpacker chair and a tarp when hiking.1:13:30 – Sportsman's Warehouse and Sierra Trading Post – great places to buy outdoor equipment for half the price of places like REI.1:17:15 – DOPE OR DERP – Mobile DJ's in the woods playing music.1:22:55 – DOPE OR DERP – Sucking dust riding behind someone.1:26:55 – DOPE OR DERP – Pond skimming.1:32:15 – Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship Downieville Epic – Upper Butcher Ranch, Gold Valley Rim and Pauley Creek are riding awesome. Also, Upper Tollgate on Mt. Hough is open.1:35:00 – ON A MUSICAL NOTE – All Them Witches and Pachyman.

This podcast features Oak Ridge's Travis Humble

For nearly a decade, state and local officials disacussed how to avoid fatalities, injuries, and property damage in the Guadalupe River valley in Texas. They failed to secure funds for a public warning siren. The flood killed more than 120 people and at least 160 are missing. Earlier this year, after numerous warnings by inspectors, a levee in Oregon gave way, damaging more than 950 homes, including those of the Burns Paiute Tribe. And on the Navajo Nation, notification was key to helping hundreds of residents evacuate as the Oak Ridge fire consumed more than 11,000 acres. We'll hear about those and emergency plans by some other tribes aimed at keeping threats from becoming human tragedies. GUESTS Donovan Quintero (Diné), freelance reporter with the Navajo Times Nelson Andrews Jr. (Mashpee Wampanoag), former tribal councilman, owner of Red Turtle Consulting LLC and CEO of American Indian Relief Bodie Shaw (Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs), former deputy regional director for the Northwest Region of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and former national wildland fire director for BIA Suzanne Settle, emergency services and resiliency director for the Burns Paiute

What happens when a seasoned researcher chases a deer into the dusk — and runs into something waiting in the shadows?In this chilling and immersive episode of Bigfoot Society, Jeremiah Byron shares never-before-heard interviews and audio footage from Oak Hole (formerly known as the Meadow) — the infamous Bigfoot research hotspot near Oakridge, Oregon. You'll hear a lot of individuals recount what really happened during Sasquatch Summerfest 2024.From glowing golden eyes in the woods, to vocal mimicry, unexplainable roars, and a sighting that ended with a playful head tilt — this is one of the most intense and vivid Bigfoot episodes we've ever released. Whether it's fruit disappearing in the night or shadowy figures running down mountain slopes, the Oak Hole stories will leave you questioning what walks in those woods.This is more than a story. It's a documentary of one of the most active Bigfoot hotspots in the Pacific Northwest.Resources:Sasquatch Summerfest Oakridge Oregon festival: https://www.sasquatchsummerfest.comArea 58 Museum channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Area58MuseumYou can watch Jason Kenzie's Searching for Sasquatch documentary on the same events here: https://tubitv.com/person/281914/jason-kenzie

Oak Ridge Wildcats head coach Derek Rang sat down with Vince Ferrara at the 2025 KFOA Media Day to talk about his team and preview the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oak Ridge Wildcats head coach Derek Rang sat down with Vince Ferrara at the 2025 KFOA Media Day to talk about his team and preview the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oak Ridge Wildcats head coach Derek Rang sat down with Vince Ferrara at the 2025 KFOA Media Day to talk about his team and preview the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oak Ridge Wildcats head coach Derek Rang sat down with Vince Ferrara at the 2025 KFOA Media Day to talk about his team and preview the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Than Meets The Eye - Week 4 - The Crippled Man - Oak Ridge by The Summit Church

Today, we continue talking with a guest who brings a wealth of knowledge and a fascinating career journey to our conversation: Mark Engel. Mark is originally from Minnesota, though he grew up in Park Forest, a suburb of Chicago, famously developed for World War II military families.... His extensive background in journalism began early, working at radio stations during high school and college. He then transitioned into broadcast news, starting in cable in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, before moving to TV stations in Knoxville and Asheville, North Carolina. Mark's career truly blossomed in Atlanta, where he worked at WAGA (Channel 5) for a dozen years as a reporter and anchor, and later at WSB-TV, ultimately serving as a news director. He was at the forefront of major events, covering the return of American hostages from Iran in 1981, the World's Fair in Knoxville, and even helping secure and cover the Olympics for Atlanta.... Mark was also instrumental in the launch of the Georgia Lottery, designing and producing its live drawing shows. After his time in local news, Mark spent over 12 years at CNN, where he held a critical role on "the row." In this position, he and a small team had the authority to approve scripts from correspondents worldwide, ensuring fairness, balance, and factual accuracy, often dealing with breaking news and intense situations. Upon retiring to the Lake area in 2013, Mark couldn't stay away from journalism for long. He freelanced for the Lake Oconee News for 12 years and now runs "Under the Radar" on Next Door, a vital initiative to inform local citizens about upcoming county meetings and development plans, emphasizing the importance of community engagement. Let's welcome Mark as he shares his insights on the evolving landscape of news, local community issues, and much more! Todays Guest: Mark Engel - Information: Log onto NextDoor - search for Mark Engel and/or Under The Radar Sponsors: ProSouth Services https://prosouthservices.com/ Tim Broyles State Farm https://mydowntownagency.com/ Reynolds Community Radio https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

In this episode of NucleCast, host Adam Lowther speaks with Dena Volovar, president of Bechtel's Nuclear Security and Environment Global Business Unit. They discuss Bechtel's extensive role in national security, particularly in managing operations at NNSA labs, and the company's commitment to nuclear power as a sustainable energy solution. Dena shares insights on the challenges faced in nuclear facility management, the transition from private to public sector projects, and the future of nuclear engineering careers. The conversation highlights the importance of innovation and collaboration in the nuclear industry.Dena Volovar is President of Bechtel's Nuclear, Security & Environmental (NS&E) global business unit. She has more than 26 yearsof experience in project management, operations, business development, and engineering. Her current portfolio includes the oversight of U.S. and allied government projects and nuclear power projects with missions focused on ensuring the world is cleaner, safer and more secure.Bechtel's NS&E global business unit encompasses all the company's government contracts including work for the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Energy, and NASA, as well as nuclear power projects worldwide.Prior to her current role, Dena served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of NS&E's Environmental and Security business line. She managed oversight of government projects, operating sites, and national laboratories focused on nuclear security and nuclear wastemanagement for the U.S. Department of Energy. Previously, Dena served as the Manager of Functions for NS&E and was responsible for all of the people, processes, and execution in the areas of engineering, procurement, construction, startup and operations as well as their supporting functions. Dena has held leadership roles on a variety of projects, including project director of the National Nuclear Security Administration's Uranium Processing Facility project, a multi-billion-dollar complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee for processing highly enriched uranium for U.S. nuclear defense and naval nuclear propulsion. She also served as project manager of the Sabine Pass Liquified Natural Gas facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana and operations manager for all of Bechtel's nuclear operating plant services.Dena was elected a Bechtel senior vice president in 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Maryland and is a Project Management Professional. She is the chair of the Board of Visitors for the University of Maryland's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and an executive committee board member of the Nuclear Energy Institute.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

When Steve Smith set out to hitchhike from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Canada's west coast back in 1968, he was just an eighteen-year-old hippie with an appetite for adventure. But a short way into his journey, a reckless decision to steal a car landed him in police custody. Afraid of getting caught with the two tabs of acid in his pocket, Steve popped them into his mouth. It was one of the worst decisions of his life.Mistaking his drug trip for a mental breakdown, the authorities placed him in Ontario's notorious Oak Ridge mental health facility. While there, not only did he find himself shoulder-to-shoulder with people like notorious child killer Peter Woodcock and mass murderers Matt Lamb and Victor Hoffman, he also fell into the hands of someone worse: Dr. Elliot T. Barker.Over the next eight months, Barker subjected Steve and the other patients to a battery of unorthodox experiments involving LSD, scopolamine, methamphetamines, and other drugs. Steven also experienced numerous other forms of abuse and torture.Following his release, Steve continued to suffer the aftereffects of his Oak Ridge experience. For several years, he found himself in and out of prison—and back to Oak Ridge—before he was finally able to establish himself as a successful entrepreneur.Once he began investigating what happened to him during his youth, not even Steve was prepared for what he would discover about Barker, Oak Ridge, and one of the darkest periods in Canada's treatment of mental health patients. The question remains: Was Oak Ridge and Dr. Barker trying to cure psychopaths or trying to create and direct them?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Today, we're honored to have a guest who brings a wealth of knowledge and a fascinating career journey to our conversation: Mark Engel. Mark is originally from Minnesota, though he grew up in Park Forest, a suburb of Chicago, famously developed for World War II military families.... His extensive background in journalism began early, working at radio stations during high school and college. He then transitioned into broadcast news, starting in cable in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, before moving to TV stations in Knoxville and Asheville, North Carolina. Mark's career truly blossomed in Atlanta, where he worked at WAGA (Channel 5) for a dozen years as a reporter and anchor, and later at WSB-TV, ultimately serving as a news director. He was at the forefront of major events, covering the return of American hostages from Iran in 1981, the World's Fair in Knoxville, and even helping secure and cover the Olympics for Atlanta.... Mark was also instrumental in the launch of the Georgia Lottery, designing and producing its live drawing shows. After his time in local news, Mark spent over 12 years at CNN, where he held a critical role on "the row." In this position, he and a small team had the authority to approve scripts from correspondents worldwide, ensuring fairness, balance, and factual accuracy, often dealing with breaking news and intense situations. Upon retiring to the Lake area in 2013, Mark couldn't stay away from journalism for long. He freelanced for the Lake Oconee News for 12 years and now runs "Under the Radar" on Next Door, a vital initiative to inform local citizens about upcoming county meetings and development plans, emphasizing the importance of community engagement. Let's welcome Mark as he shares his insights on the evolving landscape of news, local community issues, and much more! Todays Guest: Mark Engel - Information: Log onto NextDoor - search for Mark Engel and/or Under The Radar Sponsors: ProSouth Services https://prosouthservices.com/ Tim Broyles State Farm https://mydowntownagency.com/ Reynolds Community Radio https://reynoldscommunityradio.com/

On today's newscast: The Oak Ridge wildfire near Window Rock swelled to nearly 10,000 acres overnight, Republican lawmakers sidestep a court ruling on a $15 million allocation for the Prescott rodeo, Arizona's transgender sports ban in limbo as the U.S. Supreme Court's term ends, Flagstaff's Little America Hotel blocks public access to forest land to protect against wildfire danger, and more.

What happens when a single mom moves to the forests of Oregon — and stumbles into a Bigfoot encounter straight out of a nightmare?In this chilling and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Kerry Vill, a member of the Lane County Bigfooters and a preschool teacher with a story that starts with a whistle in the dark... and ends with two Sasquatch creatures caught on thermal footage. Kerry walks us through over a decade of encounters — from tree structures and wood knocks to terrifying vocalizations and unexplained orbs — all hidden in plain sight near Eugene, Cottage Grove Lake, and the forests outside Oakridge. You'll hear the story of how a summer camp drop-off turned into a paranormal investigation, how she endured a mind-zapping fear so intense it left her crying in a van, and why she believes Bigfoot might be drawn to those who are different.More than just a cryptid story, this episode is a raw look at belief, survival, and how the wild sometimes watches back.Resources:Kerry's interview with the Area 58 museum - https://youtu.be/mzTAjbwUtJs?feature=sharedKerry's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@lanecountybigfooters/videos

Everyone is sore; Joey is sore from ice skating and Nancy and Karly are sore from playing in a batting cage. Karly called 911 because there were cows on the side of the interstate. It’s HOT and we are doing a popsicle pop-up in Oak Ridge today! We are giving away tickets for the Zach Top concert all week! We describe a popular country song in one vague sentence and whoever guesses the song title wins. Hot Tea: Morgan Wallen lit his stage on fire (on purpose) and got emotional during his latest stop on the I’m the Problem Tour. Luke Byran lost his voice in the middle of a concert and said he would refund everyone for their tickets. It’s a tradition on Jon Pardi’s tour to play taser roulette 30 seconds before the show starts – one team member gets tased each night. A male lawyer called a female judge “honey.” Joey and Nancy think it was an honest mistake, but Karly thinks it was demeaning and disrespectful. Lucky 7 Nancy’s husband is turning into a hoarder. They are moving and he wants to keep EVERYTHING even if they haven’t used it in 10 years. Nick Cannon can’t name all 12 of his kids. Joey doesn’t know his kids’ eye colors. Joey took his kids fishing with dead worms as bait. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone is sore; Joey is sore from ice skating and Nancy and Karly are sore from playing in a batting cage. Karly called 911 because there were cows on the side of the interstate. It’s HOT and we are doing a popsicle pop-up in Oak Ridge today! We are giving away tickets for the Zach Top concert all week! We describe a popular country song in one vague sentence and whoever guesses the song title wins. Hot Tea: Morgan Wallen lit his stage on fire (on purpose) and got emotional during his latest stop on the I’m the Problem Tour. Luke Byran lost his voice in the middle of a concert and said he would refund everyone for their tickets. It’s a tradition on Jon Pardi’s tour to play taser roulette 30 seconds before the show starts – one team member gets tased each night. A male lawyer called a female judge “honey.” Joey and Nancy think it was an honest mistake, but Karly thinks it was demeaning and disrespectful. Lucky 7 Nancy’s husband is turning into a hoarder. They are moving and he wants to keep EVERYTHING even if they haven’t used it in 10 years. Nick Cannon can’t name all 12 of his kids. Joey doesn’t know his kids’ eye colors. Joey took his kids fishing with dead worms as bait. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Halford chats with Liz Wilkinson, a Cookeville native whose journey has taken her from Oak Ridge to North Carolina and back home again. Liz shares her lifelong love of the outdoors, her passion for biking, and how she's helping connect the community through the TN Central Trails grants and local business partnerships. Listen To The Local Matters Podcast Today! News Talk 94.1

Oak Ridge Winery In this episode, Rob and Scott drink paint thinner, I mean "wine", from Oak Ridge "Winery" known as Moss Roxx (we are convinced Roxx has no significance, they simply misspelled Rocks).  Will Oak Ridge surprise with a wine that can actually be consumed by humans, or will they follow their normal standards of attempting to reduce the population of planet Earth?  We shall see... on The Wine Vault.

Return to Tales of Vanlig The Phantom Vanguard.Some years have passed since the incidents of Oakridge and our young adventurers have been going to school and training at the guild. Learning how to fight speak new languages, and even how to use magic now the time has come for them to undergo Trial week and attempt to join the Phantom Vanguard Guild as Pitdogs.

This sermon was preached on 6/8/2025 by Dr. C.N. "Nick" Willborn, senior pastor at Covenant PCA, Oak Ridge, TN. We love to share teaching on worship, the church, and the offices since sermons on these subjects are somewhat rare. Dr. Willborn is widely considered to be an authority on the office of deacon and has written extensively on the subject. The opening music is an a capella verse of Psalm 150C from the Trinity Psalter Hymnal. https://www.covenant-pca.com/our-pastors

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen is joined by David Moser, Operations Manager of Oakridge Dairy. David recently attended the 2025 Entre-Leadership Summit in Denver, Colorado, featuring renowned leadership experts such as John Maxwell, Patrick Lencioni, and Jim Collins. He shares highlights from the summit, emphasizing the importance of personal growth, leadership, and effective team management through tools like Working Genius. Additionally, David discusses how leadership principles are applied at Oakridge Dairy, from community involvement to internal team development. The episode underscores the significance of leadership in driving both personal and organizational success.Learn more about the Entre-Leadership Summit here: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/shows/summit00:00 Introduction to the Uplevel Dairy Podcast01:51 Meet David Moser: Operations Manager at Oak Ridge Dairy02:27 Overview of Oak Ridge Dairy04:22 Leadership and Personal Growth Insights from Entree Leadership Summit06:52 Key Takeaways from Top Leadership Speakers10:29 Implementing Leadership Lessons at Oak Ridge Dairy13:34 The Importance of Team Dynamics and Working Genius21:03 Empathy and Culture in Leadership30:02 Balancing Personal and Professional Growth38:56 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Danny Whitson is a professional Stand-up Comedian, Magician, Podcaster, and Actor from Oak Ridge, TN. For the past 20 years he's been entertaining people with cards, coins, ropes, and anything else he can make disappear or crack a joke about. He has performed for celebrities, super bowl champions, and Grammy award winning artists, including Kevin McDonald from Kids In The Hall. He performs regularly at Harrah's Casinos and you can catch him on Amazon Prime in the Comedy horror movie WJHC-AM. In 2015, Danny helped break and set a new record for the Guinness World Record for the longest comedy show. Please support him at dannywhitsonmagic.comPlease rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

What happens when a skeptical Oregon native encounters a Sasquatch in broad daylight, just before an important job interview? In this mind-blowing episode, we speak with an individual who had an unforgettable Bigfoot sighting near Cottage Grove, Oregon. Her story takes us to a quiet gravel parking lot, a moment of unexpected terror, and the breathtaking encounter with a creature that unfolded in front of her like a towering tree. With vivid details of reddish fur, massive arms, and a gut-wrenching sense of dread, this episode explores what it's like to see something truly unexplained — and the questions that linger long after the encounter. You'll also hear about the eerie disappearances in Lane County, Missing 411, and the deep woods of Oakridge, Oregon, where Sasquatch sightings are more common than you might think.Strange situation near Oakridge discussed in the episode: https://www.reddit.com/r/Missing411/comments/4rrxau/the_trap/

Dr. Sean Morris, associate pastor of Covenant PCA of Oak Ridge, TN, preaches on the ascension from Acts 1:1-11.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unk3QHXXUSw