The Nuclear Waste Story · A podcast by Deep Isolation
Experts, advocates and skeptics on nuclear energy, its waste, and what comes next. Nonpartisan conversations for anyone who wants the full picture.
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About the show
The Nuclear Waste Story is an educational, nonpartisan podcast for anyone following nuclear power – its history, today’s evolving landscape, and the renaissance gaining momentum worldwide.
Each episode brings together experts and stakeholders who genuinely disagree about waste, energy and long-term management. The aim is context, not a verdict.
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Episode 21
Featuring Tay Stevenson CEO of Envoy Public Labs
In this episode, Tay Stevenson shares his experience in talking to communities about nuclear and nuclear waste and why it’s so important to take fear out of the decision-making process when it comes to energy.
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Episode 21
Featuring Tay Stevenson CEO of Envoy Public Labs
In this episode, Tay Stevenson shares his experience in talking to communities about nuclear and nuclear waste and why it’s so important to take fear out of the decision-making process when it…
Read More about Beyond Fear: How to Talk About Nuclear Waste
Episode 20
Featuring Princess Mthombeni Stakeholder Liaison Officer at The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation
In this episode, Princess Mthombeni explains how she entered the South African nuclear industry as an outsider and has been working to educate the African public on how the issues of climate…
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Episode 19
Featuring Suzie Jaworowski Former Chief of Staff in US Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy under the Trump Administration
In this episode, Suzie Jaworowski reflects on her experiences as the Chief of Staff in the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy under the Trump Administration and gives insight into…
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Episode 18
Featuring Zion Lights Science Communicator and Author of The Ultimate Guide to Green Parenting and Only a Moment
In this episode, Zion Lights walks us through her journey into environmental and pro-nuclear activism and sheds light on the intersection of science advocacy and social justice in relation to climate change.
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Episode 17
Featuring Stuart Haszeldine Geologist & Environmental Scientist at the University of Edinburgh
In this episode, Stuart Haszeldine unravels the complexity of designing underground tunnels for the purpose of nuclear waste disposal and relates it to the processes used for carbon capture.
Read More about Designing Safe and Secure Nuclear Waste Solutions in Deep Geology
Episode 16
Featuring Roy Payne Executive Director of GDFWatch
In this episode, Roy Payne explains why he started the non-profit GDFWatch, an organization whose mission is to assist the public in having informed discussions before decisions are made for nuclear waste…
Episode 15
Featuring Tom Isaacs Co-Principal Investigator at the Nuclear Threat Initiative
In this episode, Tom Isaacs gives historical insight into nuclear waste disposal barriers internationally and explains how those barriers can be overcome by using both social science and hard science.
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Episode 14
Featuring Talia Martin Tribal/DOE Program Director of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Tribal Department of Energy
In this episode, Talia Martin explains the role she holds as a Tribal/DOE Program Director and the past and current relationship between the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe and the U.S Department of Energy from…
Read More about How Shoshone-Bannock Tribe in Idaho Navigates Nuclear Waste Issues
In this episode, Kent Cole reflects on his career in nuclear, how NAC came to be a leader in nuclear waste storage, and how vital nuclear waste disposal is to the industry's…
Episode 12
Featuring Melanie Snyder Nuclear Waste Program Manager of the Western Interstate Energy Board
In this episode, Melanie Snyder breaks down the complexities of nuclear waste transportation in the United States and offers some insights on improving stakeholders trust regarding transportation.
In this episode, Kalev Kallemets explains his motivation in bringing advanced nuclear technology to Estonia and his hope to bring Estonia closer to reaching its climate change goals.
Episode 10
Featuring Andrew Sowder Scientist and Senior Technical Executive for the Electric Power Research Institute
In this episode, Andrew Sowder dives into the global need for carbon-free electricity, his experience engaging with indigenous communities, and EPRI's role in the nuclear industry.
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Episode 9
Featuring Jessica Lovering Co-Founder of the Good Energy Collective
In this episode, Jessica Lovering explains why she co-founded the Good Energy Collective and how she hopes it will impact advanced nuclear policy in the United States.
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Episode 8
Featuring John Lindberg Public Affairs Manager, World Nuclear Association
In this episode, John Lindberg, Public Affairs Manager at the World Nuclear Association, speaks about the impacts of radiophobia and the public's perception of nuclear on the nuclear industry.
Read More about How Public Perception Can Impact Nuclear Energy
Episode 7
Featuring Judy Treichel & Steve Frishman
In this episode, Judy Treichel and Steve Frishman reflect on their experience with the state of Nevada and with citizen groups nationwide to get the message across that they do not believe…
Read More about Beyond Yucca Mountain: The Future of Nuclear Waste
Episode 6
Featuring Kara Colton Director of Nuclear Energy Policy at Energy Communities Alliance
In this episode, Kara Colton, Director of Nuclear Energy Policy at Energy Communities Alliance, discusses the problem of how to dispose of federal nuclear waste at 16 locations nationwide.
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Episode 5
Featuring David Victor Chair of the Community Engagement Panel for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
In this episode, David Victor offers insight into how stakeholders and the utility work together on the decommissioning process.
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Episode 4
Featuring James Taylor General Manager of the environmental division of Bechtel's Nuclear, Security, & Environmental global business unit
In this episode, James Taylor speaks about the long term costs of temporarily storing nuclear waste above ground.
Episode 3
Featuring Thomas Webler Research Fellow, Social and Environmental Research Institute and Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Keene State College
In this interview, Tom Webler, an expert in community consent and how it relates to nuclear waste disposal, shares how stakeholders play a critical role choosing a site for nuclear waste disposal.
Episode 2
Featuring Rod McCullum Senior Director, Used Fuel and Decommissioning Nuclear Energy Institute
In this interview, Rod McCullum offers an insider’s perspective on commercial nuclear waste disposal and explains why any failure to solve this problem could threaten the development of the next generation of…
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Episode 1
Featuring Arjun Makhijani President of Science Matters, LLC
In this episode, Arjun Makhijani, an electrical and nuclear engineer, speaks candidly about the weaknesses of various nuclear waste disposal methods.
Read More about Nuclear Waste Disposal Difficulties Plague the Industry
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