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.