Advanced Nuclear is the official podcast of the United Coalition for Advanced Nuclear Power

On the show, leaders in the advanced nuclear field discuss current efforts to bring clean nuclear power to market, for civilian power generation and to support our national security infrastructure.

Our Hosts

The Advanced Nuclear Podcast, hosted by Dominique Cooper and produced by Kimberly Cherington, brings together nuclear energy experts, innovators, and policymakers to explore the latest advancements and developments shaping the future of nuclear energy.

Dominique Cooper, Host

Kimberly Cherington, Producer

Latest Episodes

34 - Staff Sheehan: Revolutionizing Nuclear Waste, Project Omega’s Breakthroughs

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Season 1 · Episode 34
June 1, 2026 | 🕒 31min

In this episode of Advanced Nuclear, we sit down with Staff Sheehan of Project Omega to explore how cutting-edge innovation is transforming the future of nuclear energy. From breakthrough approaches to recycling spent nuclear fuel to the development of long-lasting power sources like Strontium-90 batteries, Sheehan explains how advanced fuel cycle technologies can turn nuclear waste into a strategic asset.

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33 - Rod Baltzer: Deep Isolation and the Future of Nuclear Waste

Season 1 · Episode 33
May 18, 2026 | 🕒 28min

In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear Podcast, UCAN Power welcomes Rod Baltzer, CEO of Deep Isolation, for an in‑depth discussion on how deep borehole technology could transform nuclear waste disposal in the United States.

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32 - Yasir Arafat: Aalo Powering the AI Era

Season 1 · Episode 32
April 27, 2026 | 🕒 68min

Artificial intelligence is transforming the world—but powering it is becoming one of the greatest energy challenges of our time. From training massive AI models to running data centers that demand reliable, 24/7 electricity, the future of computing is colliding head‑on with the limits of today’s energy systems.

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31 - Lucian Niemeyer: Restoring American Nuclear Industry Dominance

Season 1 · Episode 31
April 6, 2026 | 🕒 51min

In this episode of Advanced Nuclear, the official podcast of UCAN Power, host Dominique Cooper is joined by Lucian Niemeyer for an in‑depth discussion on the role advanced nuclear technologies play in strengthening U.S. national security and energy resilience. The conversation centers on UCAN Power’s recent white paper, Restoring American Nuclear Industry Dominance, which outlines how the Department of Defense can lead the development, demonstration, and deployment of advanced nuclear systems to meet both defense and commercial electricity needs.

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30 - Felice Presti: Building America’s Nuclear Comeback

Season 1 · Episode 30
March 23, 2026 | 🕒 34min

In this episode of Advanced Nuclear, host Dominique Cooper sits down with Felice Presti, Senior Vice President and Operations Manager for Nuclear Power at Bechtel, to explore what it really takes to rebuild American nuclear leadership. With 87% of reactors built globally since 2017 based on Russian and Chinese designs, the stakes for the U.S. nuclear industry could not be higher.

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