Ep 27: Peter Lyons, Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Episode Content:




Pete's start in the weapons testing and Star Wars Program at
Los Alamos National Lab.  




An in-depth look at the relationship between nuclear energy
and nonproliferation.  




Pete's work with Senator Domenici to craft legislation
for essential nuclear programs.  




A discussion of the Nuclear Cities and Lab to Lab
Initiatives.   




Efforts Pete spearheaded at the NRC.  




The importance of mitigating Station Blackouts and
implementing safety measures.  




Catalyzing a wave of innovation efforts through investment in
research and development.  




Highlights about and the ingenuity of NuScale's small modular
reactor design.  




Reflections upon the importance of US nuclear leadership in
the global sphere.