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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?

Subscribe, rate, and follow The Lonely Liberal for open-minded, data-driven takes every week.

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45 episodes

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Content provided by Nick Zenkin. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Nick Zenkin or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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?

Subscribe, rate, and follow The Lonely Liberal for open-minded, data-driven takes every week.

  continue reading

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