
James Walker
CEO of Nano Nuclear Energy, a company developing small modular reactors, speaking about reactor technology, safety, fuel and regulatory progress with the NRC.
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May 9, 2024 • 1h 26min
447. Nuclear Power Is Safer Than Wind and Solar | James Walker
In this engaging discussion, James Walker, a nuclear physicist and CEO of Nano Nuclear, shares insights on the potential of portable microreactors to revolutionize energy access, especially in remote areas. He addresses the environmental costs of current energy policies and critiques the inefficiencies of renewable sources, emphasizing the advantages of nuclear power. Walker also explores the challenges and innovations in uranium supply and fuel technology, making a compelling case for why nuclear energy could be the key to alleviating poverty and promoting sustainability.

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Sep 19, 2025 • 21min
Lennar Forecast Disappoints in Challenging Market for Builders
Drew Redding, a U.S. Homebuilding Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, shares insights on Lennar's disappointing forecast, highlighting concerns about housing affordability and job market fluctuations. He explains the stagnation in existing-home sales as more households opt for renting. Meanwhile, James Walker, CEO of Nano Nuclear Energy, discusses the innovative microreactor technology, outlining plans for the Kronos project and strategies for commercialization, positioning nuclear energy as a solution for the future.

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Jan 7, 2025 • 25min
What's ahead for nuclear energy in 2025 and beyond?
Mason Lester, a research analyst from S&P Global, and James Walker, CEO of Nano Nuclear, dive into the revitalization of nuclear energy. They discuss how major tech companies, including Microsoft and Google, are now investing in nuclear to meet rising energy demands. The conversation highlights the role of small modular reactors in transforming the nuclear landscape and enhancing sustainability. They also touch on the challenges of reviving older reactors and the innovative synergy between nuclear energy and vertical farming for future self-sufficiency.

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Oct 28, 2025 • 37min
OpenAI Gives Microsoft 27% Stake, Completes For-Profit Shift
Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO of QI Research and former Dallas Fed advisor, explores the rising unemployment among college graduates and the implications for Fed policy amid increased layoffs. Eric Roston, a climate reporter, discusses the costs of rebuilding after disasters like Hurricane Melissa and the shifting roles of federal and private funding. James Walker, CEO of NANO Nuclear Energy, shares insights on the timelines for small modular reactors and their potential to meet increasing electricity demands for AI and data centers.

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Mar 30, 2026 • 41min
US Expands Threats to Iran Energy, Water Even as It Hails Talks
Rob Hayworth, Senior Investment Strategy Director at U.S. Bank Asset Management, breaks down market positioning amid geopolitical-driven energy swings. James Walker, CEO of Nano Nuclear Energy, discusses small modular reactor tech, safety and regulatory progress. Florian Ielpo, Head of Macro at Lombard Odier, covers energy shocks, inflation and portfolio hedges. Maj. Gen. Mastin Robeson, retired Marine, provides strategic military analysis on U.S.-Iran tensions.


