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Is Nuclear Power a Good Idea?

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Nuclear power: feared by Boomers, embraced by Zoomers. In this episode, we dig into the shifting attitudes toward nuclear energy — especially why Gen Z and Republicans are suddenly its biggest fans.

We explore:

  • The rise of pro-nuclear culture
  • The state of nuclear power in the U.S. today
  • The massive cost—and low-carbon benefits—of new reactors
  • What’s real vs. hype in the fusion vs. fission debate
  • How waste is managed, and whether safety has truly improved
  • Why the GOP’s love of nuclear doesn’t extend to renewables
  • And the international equity question: who gets to go nuclear?

    • We ask the big question: Is nuclear power the climate hero we need, or an expensive gamble with a radioactive legacy?

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    The Lonely LiberalBy Nick Zenkin