Gone Fission Nuclear Report

About Gone Fission Nuclear Report

Are you interested in the latest news about the emerging nuclear renaissance and environmental cleanup at the Department of Energy's nuclear facilities? The GONE FISSION Podcast is for you! This podcast covers all the latest developments across the nuclear industry and the DOE complex. More than just the news, you'll get commentary and insights to help you better understand the impact of developments.

Publisher

Michael Butler

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Nov 2021

Latest episode

9 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

94 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Mar 2026

   S6 E2 Ken Rueter: Oak Ridge Cleanup Leader Retires 03/09/2026

   A well-known leader in cleanup of Department of Energy sites nationally is preparing to retire after more than four decades in the industry. Gone Fission podcast host Michael Butler sat down with Ken Rueter, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR), to review his decades of impressive accomplishments and discuss what’s next for this seasoned executive. From completing the first-ever teardown of a complete uranium enrichment complex to ushering in the nuclear re...

2. 

   9 Feb 2026

   S6 E1 V.C.Summer Nuclear Plant: Is Construction Restarting?

   It’s being called the biggest construction failure in American history. Companies went bankrupt. Executives went to jail. Ratepayers got stuck with the bill. This week’s episode of the Gone Fission podcast takes a look at the history and current status of the Virgil Summer Nuclear Plant in South Carolina. What does the future hold for this three-unit plant? Will it ever be finished? Our guest is Jim Little, an industry veteran and member of the SC Governor’s Nuclear Advisory Council. ...

3. 

   27 Oct 2025

   S5 E7 Bechtel: Expanding Nuclear Power Globally -- 10.27.2025 -- Ahmet Tokpinar, Principal VP and GM, Nuclear Power Business Line, Bechtel Corp.

   While many companies--foreign and domestic--are engaged in advancing the nuclear renaissaance, one company stands out for its reputation and deep involvement in the evolution of commercial nuclear power over a period of decades. In this week’s episode, host Michael Butler takes a look at what Bechtel is doing today to further advanced nuclear technology in the U.S. and abroad. Our guest is Ahmet Tokpinar, Principal Vice President and General Manager of Bechtel’s nuclear power business iine.&n...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

8,621

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

68

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