Thousands of Department of Energy workers are now at risk as the Trump administration pushes sweeping workforce cuts. An internal document shows more than 8,500 jobs labeled nonessential—including roles tied to the nation’s nuclear arsenal.

Critics, including Trump’s own energy secretary, are sounding the alarm. In this episode, we unpack the executive order driving the cuts and the potential fallout for national security.

Listen now on AURN or wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices