Ashley Finan
Global fellow at CGEP. Previously served in senior leadership roles at Idaho National Laboratory, where she worked on nuclear energy and national security issues.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 58min
US Role in a Nuclear Energy Resurgence
Ashley Finan, a global fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy with a background in nuclear energy and national security, joins Matt Bowen, a senior research scholar focusing on nuclear policy. They discuss the resurgence of nuclear energy in the U.S. driven by climate needs and technological advancements. Topics include the economic hurdles of projects like Vogtle, competition from China and Russia, and the critical role of government support. They argue for innovative solutions and the importance of safety as the U.S. aims to take the lead in nuclear energy.
Aug 19, 2025 • 59min
Trump’s High-risk, High-reward AI Action Plan
Jared Dunnmon, co-founder of a maritime logistics startup, Ashley Finan, a global fellow specializing in energy security, and Aaron Bartnick, a technology and economic security expert, dive deep into the Trump administration's AI action plan. They discuss its ambitious aim to dominate AI globally while navigating the repercussions for energy strategies and national security. The panel also critiques regulatory challenges, workforce integration, and the ethical contradictions within the plan, all while pondering America’s competitive stance against China in the AI landscape.
