#124 Jonathan Fishman: $2.5B Blew Out to $14B | Yet Nuclear 'Can't Be Built On Budget'?

#124 Jonathan Fishman: $2.5B Blew Out to $14B | Yet Nuclear 'Can't Be Built On Budget'?

"Science should supersede politics — all the time, every time." Jonathan Fisher, Cauldron Energy, has spent his career across the full radioactive spectrum, from nuclear energy in the UK, to approving and building Western Australia's radioactive waste repository (the Tellus Sandy Ridge facility), to now fighting to lift the uranium mining ban in WA. In this episode, Jonathan gives one of the most honest, clear-eyed breakdowns of Australia's energy crisis you'll hear anywhere — no ideology, no spin, just science and economics. What you'll learn in this episode: → Why Sydneysiders are being told not to run dishwashers at night in 2024 → How Snowy Hydro 2.0 blew from $2.5 billion to $14 billion and what that reveals about the nuclear debate → Why Microsoft committed $20 billion to restart Three Mile Island (and what it means for Australia) → Why AI is spiking global energy demand for the first time in 30 years → Germany's "greatest strategic mistake" and why Australia may be repeating it → Why did Taiwan hold a nuclear referendum just 10 months after shutting its last reactor → The truth about rooftop solar and how a well-meaning 20-year-old policy is now breaking the grid → What Jonathan would do as Energy Minister with a guaranteed three-term mandate → Why nuclear energy is now the only bipartisan issue in US politics → The real reason your power bill keeps rising, and it's not what the media tells you This is the long-form energy conversation Australia desperately needs. 🎙 Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond the talking points. --------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-ai-cybersecurity-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1976332502717?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C

#123 Warren Kirby MP: They Blamed Immigrants for the Housing Crisis

MP Warren Kirby doesn't sound like a politician — because he didn't start as one. He grew up in Blacktown. Four generations of his family attended the same school. He watched a 300-student community explode past 1,000 — with no new parks, no new schools, and no plan to build them. So he stopped shouting from the outside and got himself a seat on the inside. 🎙 Subscribe for more conversations that go beyond the talking points. --------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-ai-cybersecurity-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1976332502717?aff=oddtdtcreator Pre-COP31 Leaders' Summit 2026: Climate, Energy & Security https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-cop31-leaders-summit-2026-climate-energy-security-tickets-1981514248458?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C

#122 Doug Taylor: Digital Poverty Is Killing Kids

What does it take to give every child an equal shot at life? Doug Taylor started his career working on the inner-city streets of Sydney with homeless people sleeping rough. Today, he leads The Smith Family — one of Australia's oldest and most impactful not-for-profit organisations — and is using AI to close a A generational education gap that has persisted for decades. In this episode, we go deep into the real face of poverty in Australia, what it takes to lead with purpose, and why the The future of education may depend on technology, most people haven't heard of it yet. --------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-ai-cybersecurity-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1976332502717?aff=oddtdtcreator Pre-COP31 Leaders' Summit 2026: Climate, Energy & Security https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-cop31-leaders-summit-2026-climate-energy-security-tickets-1981514248458?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C

#121 Senator Varun Ghosh: We losing the ability to read, think, and focus

In this deeply thoughtful episode, we sit down with Australian Senator Varun Ghosh to trace his journey from a child of immigrants moving across Australia to a commercial barrister and a powerful voice in federal politics. Stepping away from standard political talking points, Varun delivers a masterclass on how philosophical frameworks like John Rawls' "veil of ignorance" can practically build a fairer society. We pull back the curtain on the actual drivers of long-term economic prosperity, the hidden structural pressures inside modern classrooms, and the urgent bipartisan need to safeguard our collective attention spans from addictive algorithms. In this episode, we explore: -The Advocacy Playbook: Why relentless preparation beats theatrical courtroom theatrics every single time. -The Architecture of Fairness: Breaking down the center-left philosophy built on accessible public education, secure wages, and a non-negotiable healthcare system. -The Reality of "Mission Creep": Why standardized scores are dropping and how we are overloading our teaching workforce. -The Limits of Free Speech: Drawing the hard line between robust democratic debate and inciting modern harm. -The Technological Crisis: How generative AI tools and 15-second video feeds are fundamentally degrading human empathy and critical thinking. --------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-ai-cybersecurity-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1976332502717?aff=oddtdtcreator Pre-COP31 Leaders' Summit 2026: Climate, Energy & Security https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-cop31-leaders-summit-2026-climate-energy-security-tickets-1981514248458?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C

#120 Scientia Professor Richard Holden: Housing Became Unaffordable in Australia

This is a must-watch conversation for anyone interested in Australia’s economy, cost of living, public policy, housing, AI, education, politics, and the future of work. In this powerful conversation, Scientia Professor Richard Holden explains why everyday Australians should care about economics and how public policy shapes almost every part of our lives. From the housing affordability crisis to the future of work, AI, education, labour markets, defence spending, tax policy, and the attention economy, this episode explores the big questions Australia cannot afford to ignore. We discuss why housing has become so unaffordable, whether AI will replace entry-level jobs, how young people can prepare for the future labour market, why education outcomes matter for the next 50 years, and how social media is changing our attention spans. 🎙️ In this episode, we cover: Economics for everyday people Australia’s housing affordability crisis AI and the future of work Entry-level jobs and young workers Education, skills, and human capital Tax policy and public policy Defence spending and economic priorities Social media, attention span, and podcasts Australia’s economic future --------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. National AI & Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-ai-cybersecurity-leadership-summit-2026-tickets-1976332502717?aff=oddtdtcreator Pre-COP31 Leaders' Summit 2026: Climate, Energy & Security https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-cop31-leaders-summit-2026-climate-energy-security-tickets-1981514248458?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C