NH #801: Wyoming Newbie Activist Mom Takes On State’s Nuke Expansion Plans – Samantha Fowler + Protests of NY Gov. Hochul’s Nuclear Master Plan Growing – Tim Judson of NIRS

This Week’s Featured Interview – Wyoming’s Samantha “Sam” Fowler:

Wyoming mom and newbie activist Samantha “Sam” Fowler takes on the nuke industry’s big-monied push to build a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus in that rock-solid red state. Fowler discovered this issue virtually in her backyard only a year ago, and since then has become a major David to the nuclear juggernaut’s Goliath.

Her substack, Boomtown or Meltdown, chronicles her battles against nukes, her growing awareness, explains nuclear health dangers, addresses legislators directly, and chronicles her fight for accountability, sanity, and protecting the environment. Her massive research skills fuel and support the work, and in a very short time she’s managed to network with veteran activists and national groups for advice and guidance. A perfect role model for showing people who think they can’t make a difference how to do it!

Nuclear Hotseat Episodes on Other Western States Targeted for Nuclear Expansion “Campus” Plans:

• NH #796: Utah Nuclear Madness: Out-of-State RadWaste + New Small Reactors + AI Data Centers?!? – Carmen Valdez of HEAL Utah
• NH #797: IDAHO! It’s NOT a “Nuclear Lifestyle Innovation Campus” – it’s a RADIOACTIVE NUCLEAR WASTE DUMP! – Leigh Ford, Heidi Henderson of Snake River Alliance

Protests to NY Gov. Hochul’s Nuclear Master Plan Growing – Tim Judson of NIRS

Tim Judson, Executive Director of Nuclear Information Resource Service (NIRS) explains New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s nuclear master plan, which she and the industry are pushing relentlessly. But there are also mounting protests against it – and Tim explains what’s happening, who’s behind it, and what the plans are to stop this march towards too many nukes.

Activist Shoutout – Trainings:

• Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) is holding a 12-week training: Radiation and Nuclear Weapons: Health Risks and Advocacy Training. It’s intended for health professional, community health advocates, and activists who wish to sharpen their radiation arguments with rock solid peer reviewed facts.
  There is a fee, but scholarships are available. It starts on November 9, so you’ll need to move quickly to register.

• Back from the Brink’s Social Media Training – Facebook Edition – A free, beginner-friendly training for Back from the Brink supporters focused on how to effectively use Facebook. Don’t presume that just because you post pictures of your meals and your pets you know how to effectively use Facebook as a communications tool!
  
  CLICK HERE to sign up for the training. Starts November 12.