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LEAD STORY: NEW “ATOMICALLY SPEAKING” PODCASTS
NENSC has recorded several new podcasts with experts on nuclear energy and national security matters, including Dr. Kim Budil, Director of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Dr. John Wagner, Director of the Idaho National Laboratory.
By William C. Ostendorff and Admiral Richard W. Mies (Ret.)
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is navigating a period of significant change. There is no question that a great deal is happening. But this is a moment of modernization – not alarm.
LEAD STORY: NENSC Cohosts Virtual Discussion on KSA 123 Agreement. NENSC cohosted a virtual panel with the Center for the National Interest on the anticipated U.S.–Saudi “123 agreement” for civil nuclear cooperation. The bipartisan discussion featured NENSC Co-Chair and former Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman, NENSC Expert Council member and former Assistant Secretary of State Stephen Rademaker, and nonproliferation expert Robert Einhorn.
LEAD STORY: As NENSC begins its efforts in 2026, we have exciting programming in the works. See more in this edition of NENSC News.
LEAD STORY: NENSC is pleased to provide its 2025 Year in Review, which provides a snapshot of the
organization’s activities of the course of this year. We thank you for your continued support and
commitment to a strong national nuclear energy enterprise to the continued national security of
the United States.
The Nuclear Energy and National Security Coalition is pleased to provide its overview of the organization’s activities during 2025.
In NENSC’s latest “Atomically Speaking” podcast, Co-Chair Dan Poneman convenes a thoughtful conversation with experts regarding ongoing negotiations between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on a “123 agreement,” a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that provides a framework for peaceful nuclear energy cooperation.
In our latest edition of NENSC News, the Nuclear Energy and National Security Coalition brings you the latest on U.S. Legislative and Executive Branch developments, industry news, events you don’t want to miss, and policies we are watching.
LEAD STORY: NENSC Launches “Atomically Speaking” Podcast to Advance Dialogue on Nuclear Energy’s Role in U.S. Security
NENSC is proud to announce the launch of Atomically Speaking, a new and innovative podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of nuclear energy and U.S. national security. Atomically Speaking is designed as a unique space for some of the nation’s foremost security experts, thought leaders, and policymakers to come together and engage in insightful, solution-oriented dialogue on the vital importance of maintaining a robust national nuclear energy enterprise. The inaugural episode featured a compelling conversation between NENSC Co-Chair Dan Poneman and Dr. Jeff Waksman, the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment.
The Working Group on U.S. Nuclear Energy Dominance this week released a new report, “How America Can Achieve Nuclear Energy Dominance: Recommendations to Implement President Trump’s Policy Agenda,” which outlines how the United States can revitalize its nuclear energy sector to meet rising domestic demand, compete internationally, and support national security and economic objectives.