This week, Brian and Derek enjoy a “powerful” discussion regarding the future of nuclear energy in Texas with the state’s former Chief Operations Officer, Reed Clay.

0:00 Welcome

1:34 Hot Take: What’s your favorite famous political gaffe? 

5:47 Introduction to the Texas Nuclear Alliance

7:30 Why has it taken so long for an organization like the Texas Nuclear Alliance to be created?

9:47 What are people’s fears regarding nuclear power?

13:27 Why has nuclear “been dark” for over a decade?

16:07 How have today’s reactors improved in regards to safety and efficiency?

23:00 What regulatory hurdles lay in front of nuclear advancement?

28:13 All things considered, including the environment, what is the viability of a nuclear business model?

32:17 Micro-reactors

35:04 NIMBY and transmission issues facing nuclear power

37:30 Legislative hurdles for nuclear power in Texas

41:08 Survey Says: 57% say that making America energy independent is more important than fighting climate change 

44:46 Lies, Damn Lies, Statistics: Taxpayer Funded Lobbying