Bill Gates Powers ‘Next-Gen’ Nuclear Plant & The Hidden $18K Cost of Home Ownership
Jun 12, 2024
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Bill Gates, a powerful backer of a revolutionary nuclear facility in Wyoming, discusses the benefits of using liquid sodium in nuclear reactors. The podcast also covers Disney's ride replacement, Chiquita's restitution for supporting terrorism, the hidden costs of homeownership, and tech and retail sector updates like Be Real running out of cash and the opening of the world's largest convenience store in Texas.
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Bill Gates supports innovative nuclear reactor technology with TerraPower project in Wyoming.
Disney World promotes diversity by replacing Splash Mountain ride with Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
Deep dives
Joey Chestnut Withdraws from Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
16-time champ Joey Chestnut had to withdraw from the Nathan's hot dog eating contest due to his sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods, a plant-based meat company. This decision raised questions about the competition between Nathan's famous hot dogs and Impossible Foods' vegan hot dogs. The significant value of Chestnut's deal with Impossible Foods indicates the impact of sponsorship on competitive eating events and the level of competition in the market.
TerraPower's Nuclear Reactor Innovation
Bill Gates-backed startup TerraPower broke ground on a new type of nuclear reactor in Wyoming, aiming to revolutionize nuclear power generation. The project involves smaller and more efficient reactors using liquid sodium instead of water as a circulating fluid, reducing costs and safety concerns. The Biden administration's support for nuclear power aims to triple nuclear generation by 2050, promoting cleaner energy solutions.
Disney World's Revamp Featuring Tiana's Bayou Adventure
Disney World is replacing the iconic Splash Mountain ride with Tiana's Bayou Adventure, based on the character Princess Tiana from 'The Princess and the Frog'. The decision to revamp the ride came following concerns over racist stereotypes in the previous theme. The new ride celebrates diversity and marks a significant step in representing a black character as a centerpiece of a major Disney attraction, signaling a shift towards inclusivity in theme park storytelling.
Episode 342: Neal and Toby dive into the start of a revolutionary nuclear facility being constructed in Wyoming that has the powerful backing of Bill Gates. Then, Disney is set to open a new ride that replaces the longstanding Splash Mountain due to its controversial past. Next, the banana empire Chiquita is ordered to pay $38M in restitution after it was found guilty for financing a terrorist organization that caused pain to eight families. Also, homeownership comes with a price after a recent study found home expenses cost an average of $18,000 in the US. Meanwhile, BeReal is running out of cash and a French gaming company is coming to bail them out. Lastly, the world’s largest convenience store opens in Texas. Yes, everything is truly bigger in Texas.
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