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Fissionary

Have you found yourself searching for answers to some of today’s most pressing questions like how to solve the climate crisis and secure our energy independence? Luckily, we have an answer for you—nuclear energy. But don’t just take it from us. Hear from experts, researchers, and influencers (and even a pageant queen!) from a variety of backgrounds as they envision a world powered by clean nuclear energy. Tune into Fissionary on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen

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42:26

Growing a Nuclear Legacy With Charles Oppenheimer

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2024/06/20

From the Manhattan Project to the Oscars—Oppenheimer brought nuclear back into the mainstream.Charles Oppenheimer, grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, is building a legacy of his own with The Oppenheimer Project. In this episode, Charles reflects on seeing his grandfather portrayed on the big screen, funding a nuclear future, and the importance of distinguishing between nuclear weapons and nuclear energy.Charles Oppenheimer: Website | LinkedInVisit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.Music used in this

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34:41

To The Moon and Beyond With Trudy Kortes

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2024/06/06

Will fission be the future of energy on Mars?Join us for an out-of-this-world conversation with Trudy Kortes, the director of technology demonstrations at NASA, and one of the minds behind the Fission Power Project. In this episode, Mary and Jordan dive into the fascinating ways NASA is harnessing nuclear technology to fuel our missions to the Moon (and Mars!) as well as the importance of listening to your intuition when navigating your career.Trudy Kortes: Website | LinkedInVisit us at

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33:10

Virtual Reality Meets Nuclear Energy With Derek Kultgen

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2024/05/23

Grab your headsets and controllers because the future of nuclear operations is here!Join Mary and Jordan as they discover how nuclear is harnessing the power of virtual reality with their guest, Derek Kultgen from Argonne National Laboratory. Derek shares how his team is using video game technology to revolutionize how we work in the nuclear industry, making operations safer, more efficient, and more accessible.Argonne National Lab: Website | METAL | LinkedInVisit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.Music

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38:11

Survivor, STEM, and Nuclear With J'Tia Hart

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2024/05/09

The worlds of nuclear energy and reality TV collide in this episode with Survivor alum and nuclear engineer, J’Tia Hart!As Director of Nuclear Non-Proliferation at Idaho National Laboratory, J’Tia is paving the way for the future of nuclear energy all while championing diversity and representation in STEM. She shares her unique journey with Mary and Jordan as they chat about energy security and the exciting future of the nuclear industry!J’Tia Hart: Website | YouTube | LinkedInVisit us at

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34:44

Radioactive Healing With Dr. Paulien Moyaert

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2024/04/25

Ready for a dose of nuclear medicine? By using the power of radioactive molecules, doctors are reshaping the landscape of cancer treatment, offering more effective diagnoses and enhanced quality of life for patients.Paulien Moyaert is a doctor and content creator with more than 160,000 subscribers on YouTube. She joins Jordan and Mary to discuss how nuclear medicine can be used to treat cancer, dementia, and more!Paulien’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.paulinemoyaertVisit us at

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42:07

Fueling the Digital Revolution With Tom Mapes

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2024/04/11

Cryptocurrencies and AI are becoming a larger part of our everyday lives, but how are we going to power this rapidly growing demand for digital energy?Tom Mapes is the founder of Digital Energy Council, the first member association focused solely on digital energy. He joins Mary and Jordan to explore the intersection of technology, energy and innovation, and uncover how nuclear energy is the perfect solution to fuel this digital revolution.Tom Mapes: LinkedInDigital Energy Council:

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37:18

It's Not All Doom and Gloom With Doomberg

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2024/03/28

Energy is life, and as demand for it surges, so does the urgency for more investment into reliable clean energy solutions. But what will it take and is the world ready for it?Well-known (and anonymous) Substack economic and energy writer Doomberg is ready to ruffle a few feathers and address this question head on. If you can believe it, they cover everything from nuclear energy to chicken wings.Doomberg: Substack | TwitterVisit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.Music used in this episode was created by

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Season 2: We’re Back!

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2024/03/14

Join Jordan and Mary as they embark on an electrifying new season of Fissionary. From powering space exploration to transforming medicine, nuclear energy continues to push boundaries and stay on the cutting edge. Get ready to take a closer look at some of the ways nuclear technology is changing our world.Music used in this episode was created byBeat Mekanik

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35:33

Live From COP28, It’s Fissionary with Jackie Toth!

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2023/12/14

COP is one of the biggest events of the year for tackling climate issues—and some have been referring to COP28 as the “nuclear COP,” with more and more nations looking to next-generation nuclear technology as a solution.Jackie Toth is live from Dubai to discuss everything she’s seen at COP28. She works as the deputy director at Good Energy Collective, an organization that advocates for policies that support nuclear energy.To learn more about Good Energy Collective visit:

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38:47

Bringing Fission to Fashion with Rickey Ruff

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2023/11/30

The fashion industry is responsible for 1.7billiontons of carbon emissions annually. Rickey Ruff wants to fix that, but it is going to take a lot of work.With his background in the fashion industry, working for Ralph Lauren and Adidas, he started Global Nuclear Concepts (GNC) as a solution to decarbonizing the industry. The goal? To retrofit factories with micro-nuclear reactors.To learn more about Global Nuclear Concepts, visit: globalnuclearconcepts.comMusic used in this episode was created byBeat

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39:00

Nuclear Needs a Rebrand with John Marshall

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2023/11/16

While nuclear energy does a lot of things really well, our guest thinks there is room for improvement in one area in particular: marketing.In fact, John Marshall founded Potential Energy Coalition because climate change has a big marketing problem. His work aims to help rebrand nuclear energy and reshape the way we communicate about the climate crisis.You can check out the recent report‘The World Wants New Nuclear’by Thirdway, ClearPath, RePlanet, and Potential Energy Coalition.Potential Energy

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29:18

A Nuclear Alternative for Puerto Rico with Jesus Nunez

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2023/11/02

Jesus Nunez, the CEO of theNuclear Alternative Project(NAP), wants to bring nuclear energy to Puerto Rico. The island’s electric grid is regularly destabilized by hurricanes, and with climate change, this could get worse. Jesus believes nuclear could play a major role in fixing that.On this episode, he joins Mary and Jordan to talk about how extreme weather can impact electricity, what it was like growing up in Puerto Rico, and more.Jesus Nunez:Twitter|Facebook|LinkedinNuclear Alternative

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43:24

How The Simpsons Got Nuclear Wrong with Zion Lights

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2023/10/19

What happens when our favorite characters and shows get nuclear power all wrong? From Jane Fonda to The Simpsons, nuclear is often misrepresented. Without realizing it, The Simpsons, and many other pieces of pop culture, influenced an entire generation to believe in the misconceptions about nuclear energy.Environmental advocate Zion Lights joins Fissionary to discuss how pop culture got nuclear energy wrong and the influence it has on public opinion.Zion Lights is the founder of the evidence-based

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27:27

Nuclear Influencing in a Nutshell with Nuclear Hazelnut

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2023/10/05

If you can learn about what hotel to book for your vacation through an influencer, you can learn about the safety and effectiveness of nuclear energy from one.Probabilistic Risk Assessment Engineer and Influencer, Jenifer Avellaneda (aka Nuclear Hazelnut) joins our co-hosts to talk about her role in making nuclear safe and how she disseminates this complex information for all of her social media followers.Jenifer Avellaneda: Twitter | InstagramMusic used in this episode was created by Beat

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32:08

Getting Off the Nuclear Fence with Lindsey Walter

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2023/09/20

The climate crisis isn't going away, and energy demands will only grow. This reality is pushing people and countries toward clean, reliable nuclear energy.Director of International Policy for Third Way’s Climate and Energy program Lindsey Walter joins our co-hosts to break down changing perceptions around nuclear energy, the main reasons behind the shift, and the global perspective on a net-zero future.Lindsey Walter: Twitter | Carbon-Free Europe Linkedin | Third Way TwitterTo learn more visit

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39:52

Nuclear 101 with Miss America

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2023/09/06

Nuclear energy, the largest clean energy generator in the United States, is more than just a power source.Grace Stanke, Miss America 2023 and a nuclear engineer, breaks down some of the ways that nuclear fission contributes to society—she also gives a crash course on how to become a nuclear advocate!Grace Stanke:Instagram|Twitter|TiktokVisit us atwww.nei.org/fissionary.Music used in this episode was created byBeat Mekanik

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Introducing: Fissionary

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2023/08/24

Have you found yourself searching for answers to some of today’s most pressing questions like how to solve the climate crisis and secure our energy independence? Luckily, we have an answer for you—nuclear energy. But don’t just take it from us. Hear from experts, researchers, and influencers (and even a pageant queen!) from a variety of backgrounds as they envision a world powered by clean nuclear energy.Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

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