A Conversation with Dr. Thom Mason:  What Does The “Fourth Age” Of The Nuclear Landscape Have In Store? episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 54 MIN

A Conversation with Dr. Thom Mason: What Does The “Fourth Age” Of The Nuclear Landscape Have In Store?

from Atomically Speaking, the Nuclear Energy and National Security Coalition's Official Podcast

In this episode, NENSC Co-chair Daniel Poneman and Dr. Thom Mason, Director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, talk about Dr. Mason’s three decades of experience in the industry, and his leadership of the Laboratory’s national security, science, and mission-delivery portfolio. This active discussion covers prior and recent geopolitical events, the evolution of the nuclear deterrence environment, and the state of the U.S. national security and civilian nuclear energy enterprise.

NOW PLAYING

A Conversation with Dr. Thom Mason: What Does The “Fourth Age” Of The Nuclear Landscape Have In Store?

0:00 54:00

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Atomically Speaking, the Nuclear Energy and National Security Coalition's Official Podcast?

This episode is 54 minutes long.

When was this Atomically Speaking, the Nuclear Energy and National Security Coalition's Official Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on February 12, 2026.

What is this episode about?

In this episode, NENSC Co-chair Daniel Poneman and Dr. Thom Mason, Director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, talk about Dr. Mason’s three decades of experience in the industry, and his leadership of the Laboratory’s national security, science,...

Can I download this Atomically Speaking, the Nuclear Energy and National Security Coalition's Official Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!