{"podcast":{"title":"Tech News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584","podcast_index_feed_id":7438584,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/tech-news-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/tech-news-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1341,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Tech News Today delivers daily coverage of the latest developments in technology with fast, focused updates on AI, startups, big tech, product launches, and industry trends shaping the future. From breaking innovations to major company moves, the show keeps you informed on what matters most in tech. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, emerging trends, and industry-defining stories—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Tech News Today is built for listeners who want reliable tech coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T18:18:56.071024+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584"},"episode":{"title":"Startups Race to Use Cold War Plutonium","slug":"startups-race-to-use-cold-war-plutonium","published_at":"2026-05-27T03:22:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584/startups-race-to-use-cold-war-plutonium","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/ec6320e4-72b4-40cf-b588-f340ae9309b3.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/ec6320e4-72b4-40cf-b588-f340ae9309b3.mp3","summary":"The U.S. government is turning to five bold startups to tackle a decades-old nuclear dilemma: what to do with 34 tons of Cold War plutonium. With a half-life of 24,000 years, this material could power next-gen reactors—but handling it carries serious security risks. Companies like Oklo, Shine, and Flibe are racing to develop reactors that can safely burn plutonium, either alone or mixed with uranium. While the idea isn’t new—previous MOX fuel plans collapsed—it’s now getting a second chance. But experts warn that past attempts abroad showed the dangers often outweighed the rewards. The real test? Negotiating tight security, transport, and operational protocols—because turning waste into energy might be worth it… if it doesn’t blow up in their faces. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e85fd355bb45dddf","meta_description":"The U.S. government is turning to five bold startups to tackle a decades-old nuclear dilemma: what to do with 34 tons of Cold War plutonium. With a half-l…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":111,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584/episodes/startups-race-to-use-cold-war-plutonium/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584/startups-race-to-use-cold-war-plutonium.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}