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Oliver Stone on Nuclear Energy, Putin and the Path to Conspiracies

Jul 6, 2023

Oliver Stone, acclaimed filmmaker behind classics like "Wall Street" and "JFK," dives deep into his latest documentary on nuclear energy. He addresses the surprising underutilization of nuclear power in the U.S. and critiques public perception shaped by past incidents. Stone explores the intertwining of film, politics, and climate change, advocating for nuclear energy as a crucial solution. He also notes the rise of conspiracy thinking in America, challenging listeners to rethink narratives around truth and storytelling in film.

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Oliver Stone

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Reflections on 'Wall Street' and the State of Modern Cinema

2min

Nuclear Narratives in Film

8min

Exploring Film, Politics, and Climate Change

2min

Nuclear Energy: Myths and Realities

17min

The Future of Nuclear Energy: Innovations and Challenges

4min

Nuclear Energy: Hope Amidst Dystopia

9min

Hollywood, Conspiracy, and the Future of Storytelling

15min

After a quick rundown of the summer’s hottest films, Nayeema and Kara turn to our guest today: acclaimed (and controversial) filmmaker Oliver Stone. The man behind classics like “Wall Street” and “JFK” has turned his lens to climate change solutions in a new documentary, “Nuclear Now.” We discuss the good question of why there isn’t more nuclear energy in the United States, the roots of Stone’s distrust in convention, and the challenge of a world where distrust can turn into conspiracy theory.

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Other questions or Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on social media. We’re @karaswisher and @nayeemaraza on Instagram. Oliver Stone is @officialoliverstone.

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