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Dec 2022
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MacroVoices #355 Mark Nelson: Understand...

HEDGE FUND MANAGER ERIK TOWNSEND
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In this first part of holiday special, MacroVoices welcomes nuclear engineer Mark Nelson to the show to discuss all things nuclear. Erik and Mark start with a brief history of the industry, then talk about both real and perceived problems with nuclear power, before moving on to discuss advanced nuclear technologies including small modular nuclear reactors, m ... Show More
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