Energy, Presidents & More On The Brett Winterble Show

Tune in here to this Monday edition of the Brett Winterble Show!  Brett kicks off the program by discussing what he describes as a major but underreported development in American energy innovation: the first U.S. airlift of a small nuclear reactor designed for rapid deployment. Over the weekend, the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Defense transported a small nuclear reactor by cargo aircraft from California to Utah. The purpose of the exercise was to demonstrate that nuclear power systems can be rapidly deployed when and where they are needed - whether for military operations, disaster response or civilian infrastructure support. We’re joined by Father Bill Nicholas to discuss the meaning of Presidents Day, the constitutional structure of American government and the legacies of several often overlooked presidents. Father Bill explains that Presidents Day commemorates the symbolic and practical leadership embodied in the office of the president of the United States. He emphasizes that the president’s visibility and singular position give the office a kind of “gravitational pull.” Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.