Adam Curry, host of The Daily Source Code (DSC), has talked about fission during his last three shows (753, 754, 755). This is an “answer show” for some of his questions. During my 27 years of association with atomic technology, I have engaged in a number of conversations with people on the topic of “why […]
Atomic politics
The Atomic Show #092 – Chuck DeVore, California State Assemblyman for 70th Assembly District
Chuck DeVore is a rarity – he is a California State Assemblyman actively working to pass legislation overturning the state’s de facto ban on new nuclear power plants. Chuck DeVore is a California State Assemblyman representing the 70th Assembly District. Among a number of other issues, he has recognized that the state desperately needs more […]
The Atomic Show #091 – Alexandra Prokopenko journalist and blogger at Atom Watch Blog
Alexandra Prokopenko is a Belarusian journalist living, working and studying in Sweden. She spoke with Rod Adams while on holiday in Kiev, Ukraine. This show truly demonstrates the individual power and freedom provided to the world by the Internet. While we talked via Skype video conferencing (without additional charges above our internet connection fees) Alexandra […]
Another Senator for Nuclear Power
In a recent article titled TVA joins Energy Department in nuclear recycling I found the following section worth noting: “If we’re going to have a renewal of nuclear power, which I believe is critically important, TVA can and should play a big role in that future,” said Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, energy and natural resources […]
The Atomic Show #084 – CO2 capture, zero gravity, space nuclear, H2, and plug-in hybrids
John Wheeler, Kelly Taylor, Michael Stuart and Rod Adams discuss coal versus nuclear, CO2 capture, zero gravity experience, space nuclear, H2 and plug-in hybrids. Please forgive the background noises. Just think of having a conversation in a coffee shop. For this show, John Wheeler (This Week In Nuclear), Kelly Taylor, Michael Stuart and I talked […]
The Atomic Show #083 – Atomic Advocacy with John Wheeler and Lisa Stiles
John Wheeler of This Week In Nuclear and Lisa Stiles, a contributing blogger at NEI Nuclear Notes joined in a discussion focused on atomic advocacy. John Wheeler, Lisa Stiles and I talked about our passion for nuclear technologies. We also talked about job opportunities in the nuclear business, the need for large infrastructure investments in […]
The Atomic Show #082 – Jill Buck, Founder of the Go Green Initiative
Jill Buck, Founder of the Go Green Initiative, joins Rod Adams for a discussion of the environmental benefits of nuclear power You are going to enjoy this show! Jill Buck is an energetic community leader with a vision for a cleaner world and she has been working for a number of years to make that […]
The Atomic Show #081 – Five friendly atomic geeks
John Wheeler, Kirk Sorensen, Kelly Taylor, Robert Margolis and Rod Adams talk about nuclear news as of February 10, 2008. Topics include Indian Point, dash to gas, new plants, anti-nuclear antics Virtual round table discussion with four guests whose total nuclear experience is more than 100 years. John Wheeler – host of This Week in […]
The Atomic Show #080 – Charles Ferguson, Fellow for Science and Technology – Council on Foreign Relations
Interview with Charles Ferguson, Fellow for Science and Technology – Council on Foreign Relations. Warning – this is a long episode that ranges from topic to topic! Charles Ferguson, Fellow for Science and Technology – Council on Foreign Relations paid a visit to The Atomic Show. We engaged in a wide ranging discussion. We started […]
The Atomic Show #077 – Robert Bryce, Managing Editor, Energy Tribune
Robert Bryce, Managing Editor of Energy Tribune and Rod Adams talk about Amory Lovins, ethanol, and the way that fossil fuel interests may benefit from anti-nuclear activism. Robert Bryce, the Managing Editor of Energy Tribune is an energy journalist who likes to do math. I like this guy A LOT. A November 2007 article titled […]
The Atomic Show #076 – Happy Nuke Year with John Wheeler, Kelly Taylor, and Rod Adams
John Wheeler, the host of This Week in Nuclear Podcast, Kelly Taylor, a stay at home mom with 21 years of experience in nuclear power plant work, and Rod Adams chat about nuclear prospects in 2008 On New Year’s Eve morning, John Wheeler, Kelly Taylor and I got together for a chat about the nuclear […]
The Atomic Show #074 – Chat with Brian Paxton, MBendi Information Services, about Africa’s energy needs
Brian Paxton is the Managing Director of MBendi Information Services (Pty) Ltd. Brian is a long time energy industry professional currently focusing on providing information about African industry and development, particularly in the energy and mining sectors. Brian Paxton and I talked for about 50 minutes about a wide range of topics related to Africa […]
