Is the U.S. Ready for a Nuclear Energy Boom?

This episode of What's News Sunday, dated July 27th, explores the potential resurgence of nuclear energy in the United States. Host Alex Ossola speaks with Clay Sell, CEO of Xenergy, and Jennifer Hiller, a Wall Street Journal renewable energy reporter, about the factors driving renewed interest in nuclear power, including increasing electricity demand from AI and data centers, government support, and technological advancements in small modular reactors (SMRs). The discussion covers the safety of new reactor designs, public perception of nuclear energy, the challenges of grid infrastructure, and the steps needed to scale up nuclear power generation to meet ambitious targets set by the Trump administration, including rebuilding the supply chain and securing financial investments.