Ep. 16 Critical Mass: Nuclear Testing, Power for the AI Era, and the Civic Moves That Matter

 In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric discuss the significance of local elections around the country. They delve into the U.S. government’s approach to decommissioned nuclear warheads, current discussions about resuming nuclear testing, and key takeaways from President Trump’s diplomatic tour in Asia. They also examine a high-profile insider-threat case involving a defense contractor and close with What We’re Watching for the week ahead: Supreme Court action on tariffs, a potential government shutdown, AI-bubble rumblings, developments in Nigeria, and reflections on the passing of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction to Understandable Insights

01:26 Election Day

03:05 President Trump’s Asia Trip

09:56 Nuclear Weapons Testing Debate

14:52 Upcycling Nuclear Materials

22:08 Insider Threats in National Security

30:29 What We’re Watching

38:42 Remembering Dick Cheney