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Revving Up the Debate over Nuclear Energy
President Obama has made it clear that nuclear power must play a role in America's drive for a clean energy future. By backing nuclear power, the President seen as trying to win GOP support for his bigger environmental and climate goals. But did he give away something for nothing? What’s he getting in return? But should the government pay to make that happen? Also, the President's meeting with the Dalai Lama, and the Winter Olympics get hip. Chery Glaser guest hosts.
By Chery Glaser • • 50m ListenPresident Obama has made it clear that nuclear power must play a role in America's drive for a clean energy future. By backing nuclear power, the President seen as trying to win GOP support for his bigger environmental and climate goals. But did he give away something for nothing? What’s he getting in return? But should the government pay to make that happen? Also, the President's meeting with the Dalai Lama, and bringing an X-Games sensibility to the Winter Olympics. Chery Glaser guest hosts.
Banner image: The Exelon Byron Nuclear Generating Stations running at full capacity 14 May, 2007 in Byron, Illinois, is one of 17 nuclear reactors at 10 sites in three US states. It's the nation's largest operator of commercial nuclear power plants and third largest in the world. Photo: Jeff Haynes/AFP/Getty Images
