Is Thorium the Answer to all our Nuclear Challenges with Michael Lee Anderson

About this episode

The episode discusses thorium fueled molten salt reactors and their potential in nuclear energy with expert Michael Lee Anderson.

The Power Hour is a weekly podcast that discusses the day’s most interesting energy and environmental policy issues with top national experts. Jack is going nuclear this week once again with his guest, Michael Lee Anderson, who specializes in thorium fueled molten salt reactors. Mike is an author and innovator with decades of experience in the private sector. Mike and Jack cover the horizon on molten salt technology. They discuss everything from how the technology works to why it makes sense in the marketplace to the types of regulatory changes that are necessary for nuclear to reach its potential. You can learn more about Mike and his work at his website Inov8r.org and definitely check out his book, Thorium Powered Abundance . After listening to this, you will definitely want to check out Kevin’s new book, which can be purchased here . You will also hear us reference our mutual friend and thorium God, Kirk Sorenson. You can check out one his videos here . As always, you can join the conversation at thepowerhour@heritage.org ! Get Jack’s book, Nuclear Revolution , and don’t forget to check out our nuclear energy documentary, Powering America . Thank you for listening and please…

People in this episode

Host: Jack

Guest: Michael Lee Anderson

Topics covered

• nuclear energy
• thorium technology
• molten salt reactors
• energy policy
• regulatory changes

Keywords

• thorium
• nuclear challenges
• molten salt reactors
• energy policy
• regulatory changes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Inov8r.org, Heritage Podcast Network

Products: Thorium Powered Abundance, Nuclear Revolution, Powering America

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