079 Mike Conley, Writer and Author of The LTN Report

About this episode

Mike Connolly discusses the myths and science of nuclear energy and radiation, challenging public perceptions and advocating for education.

In this episode, writer and nuclear advocate Mike Connolly joins us to unpack the science, history, and myths surrounding nuclear energy and radiation. Framing the Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model as a true crime story, Mike explains how decades-old bad science helped fuel public fear, distort regulation, and slow the adoption of one of the safest and most energy-dense power sources.Mike challenges listeners to ask a simple but powerful question: Where is the evidence? He makes complex nuclear science accessible, argues for education over fear, and explains why the burden of proof around radiation harm may be fundamentally backwards.If you care about environmental science, energy policy, or how narratives shape technology adoption, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

People in this episode

Host: Mark Hinaman

Guest: Mike Connolly

Topics covered

• nuclear energy
• radiation
• science communication
• energy policy
• public perception
• environmental science

Keywords

• nuclear energy
• radiation
• LNT model
• environmental science
• energy policy
• public fear
• science communication

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The LTN Report

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