Have you found yourself searching for answers to some of today’s most pressing questions like how to solve the climate crisis and secure our energy independence? Luckily, we have an answer for you—nuclear energy. But don’t just take it from us. Hear from experts, researchers, and influencers (and even a pageant queen!) from a variety of backgrounds as they envision a world powered by clean nuclear energy.
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Poland: Out With the Coal, in With the Nuclear With Robert Rudich
Poland ran on coal for decades—in fact, more than 90% of its electricity came from it. Now the coal is running out, the grid needs replacing, and Poland is building its first commercial nuclear power plant. In this episode, Jordan talks with Robert Rudich about what it actually takes to build a nuclear industry from the ground up: the policy hurdles, the workforce challenges, the financing puzzles, and why Poland moved faster than every other country in the region.
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Connect with Robert: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertrudich/)| SGE Website (https://sge.eu/)
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17 Sept 2026
Nuclear Is the UK’s Cup of Tea With Millie Beaver
The UK once held the crown in nuclear development, and now they are eager to reclaim that title. In this episode, Jordan chats with Millie Beaver, the Public Affairs Director at the Nuclear Industry Association, to explore what’s shaping up to be one of Europe’s most ambitious nuclear projects. They discuss Sizewell C, which will feature two reactors capable of powering six million homes for 60 years, and Project Gwyndaf, the innovative Rolls-Royce SMR making its way to Wales.
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Connect with Millie: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/millie-beaver-3944391a7/)| NIA Website (https://www.niauk.org/)
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3 Sept 2026
Working Toward a Nuclear-Powered Africa With Princy Mthombeni
In much of Africa, the question isn't how to optimize the grid. It's how to build one at all. Princy Mthombeni grew up in a rural South African village without electricity until she was 14 and that experience shapes how she talks about energy today. As founder of Africa4Nuclear, Princy makes the case that nuclear isn't just a power source for the continent; it's a path to jobs, medicine, clean water, and so much more. Jordan talks with Princy about which African countries are moving fastest on nuclear, why the "just energy transition" framing misses the mark for developing nations, and why South Africa's own 40-year nuclear success story deserves way more attention than it gets.
Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary (http://www.nei.org/fissionary).
Connect with Princy: LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/in/princess-mthombeni-50aa592a?originalSubdomain=za)| TikTok @princymthombeni (https://www.tiktok.com/@princymthombeni)
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