Fissionary Episodes

Cryptocurrencies and AI are becoming a larger part of our everyday lives, but how are we going to power this rapidly growing demand for digital energy? Tom Mapes is the founder of Digital Energy Council, the first member association focused solely on digital energy. He joins Mary and Jordan to explore the intersection of technology, energy and innovation, and uncover how nuclear energy is the perfect solution to fuel this digital revolution.

Mary and Jordan kick off season two with Doomberg to explore how the worlds of finance and nuclear collide.

Jackie Toth joined Fissionary live from COP28 to talk about her work and what was happening in Dubai—including big positives for nuclear.

Rickey Ruff wants people to know about the intersection of fashion and nuclear energy. He dives into how the fashion industry has contributed to climate change and what we can do to fix it.

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Nuclear Needs a Rebrand

While nuclear energy does a lot of things really well, our guest thinks there is room for improvement in one area in particular: marketing. John Marshall founded Potential Energy Coalition to help solve this branding problem and reshape the way we communicate about nuclear energy and climate.

Puerto Rico's grid is regularly destabilized by hurricanes, and with climate change, this could get worse. Jesus Nunez believes nuclear could play a major role in fixing that.

What happens when our favorite characters and shows get nuclear power all wrong? Zion Lights discusses pop culture's influence on public perception of nuclear from an environmental advocate's POV.

There are, at times, misconceptions in the public about the effectiveness and safety of nuclear energy. This is something that Nuclear Hazelnut, as someone who works within it every day, is in a unique position to influence.

Lindsey Walter of Third Way joined this week's episode of Fissionary to discuss the public's shifting perception of nuclear—and why the climate crisis and a global push for energy security are two of the main culprits.