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Welcome back to Fissionary! A podcast dedicated to exploring the potential of nuclear energy in addressing the climate crisis and securing our energy future. As our podcast continues to grow,
we’re diving even deeper into how nuclear technology is being used to heal, power, and save our planet.
Season 3 launches on October 10, 2024! Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out.
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For Fissionary’s season 2 finale, Mary and Jordan speak with some nuclear power players!
We’re joined again by Dr. J’Tia Hart, along with Kaylee Cunningham (Ms. Nuclear Energy) and Ryan Pickering who are working hard to advocate for a cleaner world powered by nuclear. They discuss the current state of the nuclear industry, the challenges they face when educating others on nuclear, and where they hope to see the world in 2050.
J’Tia Hart: Website | YouTube | LinkedIn
Kaylee Cunningham: Website | TikTok | LinkedIn
Ryan Pickering X (Twitter) | LinkedIn
Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.
Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik
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 | LinkedIn
Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.
Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik
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 | LinkedIn
Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.
Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik
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 | LinkedIn
Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.
Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik
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 | LinkedIn
Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.
Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik
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.paulinemoyaert
Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.
Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik
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: LinkedIn
Digital Energy Council: digitalenergycouncil.org
Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.
Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik
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 | Twitter
Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary.
Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik
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 by Beat Mekanik
The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.
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