Proceedings of the recent "Fukushima Daiichi Disaster: Lessons for California" conference in San Diego (site of the recently-decommissioned San Onofre nuclear power plant). Featuring:
Former Japanese Prime Minister NAOTO KAN discussing administering the crisis, evacuation decisions, health consequences, and his conversion to the global antinuclear movement (Japanese to English translation edited for radio); and
Former Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair GREGORY JACZKO discussing dangers and mythologies of nuclear power operations in the U.S.; and
San Diego County Supervisor DAVE ROBERTS.
Anchor: Robert Knight Engineer: Michael G. Haskins, Reggie Johnson Origin: WBAI/Pacifica