Advanced Nuclear, the Official Podcast of UCAN Power
Advanced Nuclear, the Official Podcast of UCAN Power
Podcast Description
UCAN Power is the voice within the nuclear technology community that is focused solely on the advancement of small and micro nuclear reactors and their applications across the spectrum of needs. Homepage - UCAN Power - United Coalition for Advanced Nuclear Power
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The podcast centers on themes related to the innovation of small and micro nuclear reactors, their applications, and the intersection of nuclear technology with energy needs. Episodes cover topics like Liz Muller's underground reactor designs, Jordan Robison's molten salt technology developments, and workforce challenges in the nuclear sector, highlighting the push for education, safety, and collaboration within the industry.
UCAN Power is the voice within the nuclear technology community that is focused solely on the advancement of small and micro nuclear reactors and their applications across the spectrum of needs. Homepage – UCAN Power – United Coalition for Advanced Nuclear Power
In this episode of Advanced Nuclear, the official podcast of UCAN Power, host Chris Ploch shares his unconventional journey from law school to becoming a key voice in U.S. nuclear policy. Drawing on experience across government and the energy sector, Chris breaks down how recent executive orders, licensing reforms, and workforce initiatives are reshaping the future of nuclear energy in America.
The conversation explores how federal nuclear executive orders are influencing industry momentum, why culture change at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is critical to deploying advanced reactors, and what it will take to build a durable, skilled nuclear workforce. The episode also places U.S. nuclear innovation in a global context, examining strategic competition with China and Russia and what it means for energy security and leadership.
Whether you’re new to nuclear policy or deeply embedded in the industry, this episode offers clear insights into the policy levers and people shaping the next era of advanced nuclear in the United States.
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