On Episode 96 of The TLB Podcast, James talks with investigative journalist and environmental advocate Karl Grossman about his decades of journalism on Long Island’s nuclear history. They discuss covert nuclear agendas, energy policy, the tension between nuclear and renewable power, cover-ups of nuclear disasters, media’s role in public awareness, and the importance of ongoing education and advocacy.Support the ShowEarly access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9seAudio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6sConnect with Karl GrossmanWebsite → https://karlgrossman.comEnviroVideo Website → https://www.envirovideo.comYouTube (EnviroVideo) → https://www.youtube.com/@EnviroVideoChannel“Cover-Up” book → https://karlgrossman.com/books“Power Crazy” → https://a.co/d/1IOxzXo“Cold War Long Island” → https://a.co/d/cvd6sOc“Nukes in Space” → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO8cdQylSqg“Star Wars Returns” → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx-ZwgN1qWUChapters00:00 - Intro to Karl’s Investigative Journalism and Environmental Advocacy06:47 - Nuclear Landscape of Long Island14:04 - Challenges and Resistance in Nuclear Reporting21:51 - Role of Media in Nuclear Advocacy34:00 - The Future of Energy: Nuclear vs. Renewables42:18 - Tragic Reality of Nuclear Accidents43:46 - Volatility of Zirconium in Nuclear Reactors45:39 - The Cover-Up of Nuclear Power Dangers47:30 - Public Awareness and Nuclear Power50:59 - Nuclear Industry's Influence on Journalism53:47 - Connections Between Nuclear Power and Nuclear Weapons56:14 - Environmental Impact of Nuclear Power59:20 - Global Consequences of Nuclear Accidents01:01:13 - Tritium and Nuclear Waste01:04:43 - The Relationship Between Nuclear Power and Space Exploration01:06:08 - Nuclear Proliferation and Global Security01:10:30 - The Military-Industrial Complex and Nuclear Technology01:12:41 - Long Island's Role in Nuclear Research and Development01:15:24 - Historical Context of Nuclear Energy01:25:19 - Nuclear Defense Strategies and Historical Context01:28:29 - Plum Island: A Hub of Biological Warfare01:35:54 - The Controversy of Plum Island's Research01:43:43 - Security Concerns and Future of Plum Island02:00:00 - The Intersection of Environment, Politics, and Science#nuclearhistory #LongIsland #investigativejournalism #coverups #energypolicy #renewableenergy #environmentalconsequences #KarlGrossman #thetlbpodSupport the showPatreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

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