The world is in an energy-hungry stage, and we need nuclear, but how will nuclear be financed? The Energy Realities team, led by Author Paul Tice, has a comprehensive report on nuclear financing. In this episode, we dive into how new models could fund large-scale reactors and accelerate their rollout, while tackling the challenges that have stalled nuclear growth for decades.With sharp insights from Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley plus David in rare form fresh off vacation—this discussion brings clarity to one of the most critical debates in the global energy future.Highlights of the Podcast00:13 – Introductions03:06 – Executive Summary of Nuclear Proposal06:38 – Why Nuclear Development Stalled11:27 – Nuclear Construction Costs Worldwide14:21 – Cost of New Nuclear Reactors Today18:11 – Regional Shifts in Nuclear Development22:24 – Modular Reactors (SMRs) vs. Large Reactors29:38 – Rising Energy Costs & Grid Strain33:25 – Nuclear in Bulgaria40:45 – Financing Models for Nuclear52:29 – Federal Land & State-Level Regulation57:07 – Private Equity Role & Future Path59:30 – Closing