Topic: Oak Ridge

5 chapters across the catalog

Injectables
Episode 1481 2:23:09 - 2:26:34

1481: Injectables

Oak Ridge National Lab, Classified Documents, Nuclear Security

A caller to a news program describes the strict security protocols at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Y-12 National Security Complex. The caller argues that Donald Trump's handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago is a betrayal of the thousands of workers who face severe consequences for minor security infractions.

Gut Punch
Episode 922 21:30 - 27:00

922: Gut Punch

Louise Rosealma Interview, Berkeley Protest Violence Claims

Louise Rosealma, an Antifa activist, gave an interview detailing her version of being punched during a Berkeley protest. The hosts express skepticism regarding her claims of severe injury and "fleeing," noting her social media posts about seeking "100 Nazi scalps" prior to the event.

Walking Bear
Episode 642 2:17:28 - 2:19:19

642: Walking Bear

Bipedal Walking Bear in New Jersey

A report on "Vinny," a juvenile black bear in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, that has gained national attention for walking upright on its hind legs. Wildlife officials believe the bear adopted this bipedal gait due to injuries to its front paws, likely sustained in a car accident.

Huge Samoan
Episode 541 1:55:23 - 1:58:00

541: Huge Samoan

Pandora's Promise, Nuclear Power Experts in Knoxville

A listener report describes a screening of the pro-nuclear documentary "Pandora's Promise" in Knoxville, Tennessee, followed by a panel of experts from Oak Ridge and the TVA. The panel's dismissal of anti-nuclear sentiment is criticized as being out of touch with public perception. The segment also mentions Arjun Makhijani, a frequent media critic of nuclear energy, and his recent interviews regarding radiation levels at Fukushima.

The Convincables
Episode 446 1:58:59 - 2:03:30

446: The Convincables

Knighting Ceremony and Manhattan Project National Park

The hosts perform a knighting ceremony for top donors Patrick Wilson and Joe Collins. They then discuss a bill passed by the House to establish the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Tennessee, New Mexico, and Washington. Dennis Kucinich's opposition to the bill is highlighted, as he argues against celebrating the technology that created the atomic bomb.