Nucleus Podcast 30 August 2026

Nuclear was framed chiefly as a security and resilience asset: reliable power for defence, data centres and industry, with less dependence on imported gas. US military microreactors could stimulate the market, but remain unproven and undefined. Sizewell C underscored the delivery challenge—cost, infrastructure and local consent matter as much as technology. Cybersecurity, waste and political debate reinforced the central tension: nuclear’s strategic appeal is rising, but execution and legitimacy remain uncertain.