Fissionary

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Fissionary

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. Tune into Fissionary on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen

  1. Nuclear Advocacy from A to ZETA With José Gaona

    1D AGO

    Nuclear Advocacy from A to ZETA With José Gaona

    What happens when a generation raised online realizes that data centers, social media, and streaming all depend on a strained power grid? As climate pressure mounts and digital consumption surges, Gen Z is stepping into the energy conversation—with nuclear power on their radar. In this episode of Fissionary, hosts Mary and Jordan sit down with José Gaona, founder and CEO of ZETA, a fast-growing Gen Z-led organization focused on emerging tech and energy policy. From his first role as a voting school board trustee at age 16 to organizing advocacy campaigns that reached all 535 congressional offices, José offers insight into how nuclear energy is gaining traction with the newest generation of advocates. Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary. ZETA: https://connectzeta.org/ Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

    37 min
  2. Bringing the Party to Nuclear With Ryan Pickering

    JUL 3

    Bringing the Party to Nuclear With Ryan Pickering

    What if saving the world looked more like a rave than a lecture? In this episode, we catch up with Ryan Pickering—former anti-nuclear activist turned DOE policy advisor, co-founder of NICE (Nuclear is Clean Energy) and all-around nuclear hype man. From organizing a rave to support California legislation to collaborating with Indigenous leaders and traveling globally to advocate for nuclear inclusion, Ryan is doing the most in the best way. We get into how culture, community, and energy realism are reshaping the nuclear conversation and why the future might just be on-grid and wildly optimistic.  Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary. NICE: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nice-columbia/ Native Nuclear: https://www.nativenuclear.org/ Check out Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_pickering_/?hl=en Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

    34 min
  3. Preparing Nuclear Waste for the Next Ice Age With Lisa Frizzell

    JUN 19

    Preparing Nuclear Waste for the Next Ice Age With Lisa Frizzell

    Imagine building something today that has to stay safe for tens of thousands of years! That’s the mind-bending challenge behind long-term nuclear waste storage, and in this episode, we’re diving deep into how Canada is pulling it off.  Jordan and Mary sit down with Lisa Frizzell from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) to unpack how one of the most complex infrastructure projects in the world is being designed to protect people and the planet for basically forever. From solid ceramic fuel pellets and copper-coated steel canisters buried beneath 500 meters of rock, to the Indigenous-led, community-driven process that chose the final site, Lisa walks us through every layer of science, safety, and social trust built into the plan.  Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary. Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

    51 min
  4. Ticket to Mars With Dr. David Poston

    JUN 5

    Ticket to Mars With Dr. David Poston

    We've sent humans to space and robots to Mars. The next leap? Sending nuclear reactors that can power the future, space life, and beyond. Joining us today is Dr. David Poston, the reactor designer behind NASA’s Kilopower project and one of the leading minds in the push to bring compact, resilient nuclear systems to space. From Krusty and DUFF (yes, those are Simpsons references) to his disruptive new company, SpaceNukes, David walks us through how we power life far from Earth and why nuclear is the right fuel source for the job.  Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary. Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

    38 min
  5. A Tech Insider’s Look at Nuclear With Faraz Ahmad

    MAY 22

    A Tech Insider’s Look at Nuclear With Faraz Ahmad

    What do ChatGPT, cloud servers, and nuclear reactors have in common? More than you think.  As AI expands and tech giants scramble for energy that’s clean, constant, and scalable, nuclear power is stepping into the spotlight. In this episode, Mary and Jordan sit down with Faraz Ahmad, the former head of Amazon’s global clean energy team, to explore why Big Tech is betting on nuclear. With a résumé spanning GE, NextEra, and British Nuclear Fuels, Faraz offers a rare insider’s look at why nuclear is becoming essential infrastructure for the digital age. Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary. Learn more about nei.org/soti2025 Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

    39 min
  6. The Tea on Nuclear With Mary and Jordan

    MAY 8

    The Tea on Nuclear With Mary and Jordan

    We’re SO back! In the Season 4 premiere, Mary and Jordan catch up on just how fast things are moving in the world of nuclear. From billion-dollar investments and new reactor projects breaking ground to nuclear’s role in powering AI and deep space missions, the pace of change has been wild—and it’s only speeding up. We break down what’s behind the hype, who’s driving it, and why nuclear is suddenly the main character in conversations around clean energy, tech infrastructure, and climate solutions. Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary. Learn more about nei.org/soti2025 Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

    22 min

  7. SEASON 4 TRAILER

    Season 4 Coming Soon!

    Nuclear is having a moment, and Fissionary is back to break it all down!  In Season 4, we’re diving headfirst into the next era of nuclear. Hosts Mary Carpenter and Jordan Houghton return to explore the bold ideas, and brilliant minds shaping the future of clean energy. From deep space to data centers, nuclear’s time is now- and trust us, you’ll want a front-row seat. Visit us at www.nei.org/fissionary. Music used in this episode was created by Beat Mekanik

    1 min

  8. SEASON 4 TRAILER

    Welcome To Fissionary!

    The future of clean energy is here, and it’s nuclear. Welcome to Fissionary, your guide to the innovations, stories, and amazing possibilities of nuclear. Season 4 coming soon! Visit us at https://www.nei.org/news/fissionary

    2 min
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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. Tune into Fissionary on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen

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  • Creator
    NEI
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023
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