Jan 27, 2023
1) A lively in-person interview detailing Jim’s background from music to nuclear law
2) The history of the Atomic Energy Commission and Jim’s transition to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
3) The importance of building relationships, learning the industry, and the role of law in the nuclear landscape
4) Major...
Jan 18, 2023
1) Tammy’s scientific background and how an LLNL outreach event influenced the career trajectory of her highschool self
2) A deep dive into the National Ignition Facility and some of the momentous experiments Tammy has been a part of
3) An explanation of fusion reactions, lasers, and the various components involved in...
Jan 13, 2023
1) Charles discusses what it was like to grow up with the Oppenheimer legacy and how his Grandfather’s life has been captured and represented in history
2) How the Bhagavad Gita, family life and a trip to Corsica fit into Robert Oppenheimer’s life story
3) The recent restoration of Robert Oppenheimer’s security...
Jan 5, 2023
1) An overview of Bob’s background, his childhood in Brooklyn, and the book which sparked his enduring interest in nuclear
2) Bob’s former negotiations with North Korea and how light water reactors fit into the story
3) A deep dive into the varying forms of plutonium and a debate about the intricacies...
Jan 2, 2023
1) Heather’s background in Materials Engineering and her path to nuclear
2) A deep dive into misconceptions about nuclear power plants and how Heather overcame her initial skepticism
3) Heather’s advocacy and the story of Mothers for Nuclear
4) The saving of Diablo Canyon and predictions for what the future could hold