Nuclear fusion power, College radio

Air Date:
Heard On Central Time
Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, located near Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Point Beach Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, located near Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

A physics professor brings us the latest developments in trying to generate nuclear fusion energy. Then, we talk to the author of a new book on the cultural history of college radio stations.

Featured in this Show

  • Could nuclear fusion power the future?

    Several companies say they’re close to achieving nuclear fusion that could be used as clean energy. A physicist explains why fusion is so difficult to achieve and whether commercial fusion is realistic.

  • A history of college radio

    College radio stations have a long and rich history of broadcasting left-of-the-dial music, news, and talk programming for students and communities—and being at the center of important political and cultural debates. The author of a new book shares what she found during her deep dive into the college radio archives.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Cary Forest Guest
  • Katherine Rye Jewell Guest

Related Stories