The Small Modular Nuclear Reactor has long been held as a solution to expand the footprint of nuclear energy but where is it?

Matt and Mike talk about what they are and the growth of small modular nuclear reactors as a solution for supplying our global energy demand.

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The fragile Joe Manchin-Progressive Democrat agreement to move forward permitting reform in exchange for passing the Inflation Reduction Act is dead. NY Times tells us why they are wrong.

Mike and Matt discuss permitting for large scale projects in the US and why lessening the permitting constraints that hamper oil and gas will help with a faster and broader development of US renewables.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/05/opinion/environment/clean-energy-construction-permitting.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

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Western Ukrainian allies have hit a wall where they are required to supply Ukraine with lower grade weapons to avoid risking their own military readiness. 

We talk about the level and type of western military funding for the Ukraine-Russia war.

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/28/the-us-and-europe-are-running-out-of-weapons-to-send-to-ukraine.html

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Following the sabotage of Nordstream 1, part of Nordstream 2 appears capable of shipping gas just in time for Germany to approve previously revoked permits.

We discuss Germany's need for natural gas, Russia's strategy with Nordstream, and the potential outcomes.

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Cows everywhere are crying themselves to sleep at night with news that vegan meat sales are declining.

Mike and Matt discuss the fake meat market and why for us, meat alternatives still pale in comparison to a steak.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-26/vegan-meat-sales-fall-with-high-prices-wokeness-turning-off-shoppers

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Mike updates us about his mom surgery and we talk about the marvel of modern medicine.

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Mike and Matt discuss Howe and Strauss' groundbreaking research on generational theory and cycles, starting with their first book written in 1991 titled Generations.

Understanding world events and how they shaped the ideals and actions of generational corhort groups throughout history can be a useful tool in decifering how similar events effect the potential actions of similar generational corhort groups in real time.

Join us as we discuss how understanding generational theory can help predict the future.

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The US Federal Reserve is insistent on rising rates as fast as possible to tamp out inflation.  This is having mixed intended results, and a lot of unintended results as allies like the UK are paying more on their government debt.

We discuss how when the Federal Reserve acts, all boats are affected, while some are hit by a tsunami.

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The question is...who sabotaged the Nordstream pipeline system? The now disabled Nordstream pipeline system has changed the calculus in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, limiting potential exit ramps for Russia. At a depth that likely can only carried out by governments, is the sabotage the spark in the tinder pile that is current geopolitical relations?

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Mike attempts to explain this trend with "quiet quitting" and why he is not a fan.

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