The Demarest Files: Recent Episodes
The Aiken Standard
Aiken Standard reporter Colin Demarest discusses issues and topics relating to the Savannah River Site, U.S. Department of Energy, its National Nuclear Security Administration as well as nuclear policy, in general, and cyber ventures at Fort Gordon
Colin discusses S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster's recommendation for how lawmakers should spend the $525M plutonium settlement money. He also touches base on some of the headlines from his recent trip to Alexandria, Va. for the Nuclear Cleanup Workshop and more.
Colin discusses area politicians from Aiken and surrounding areas lobbying for a piece of the plutonium settlement money. Also the Savannah River National Lab wants to be at the forefront of national security, and some politicians speak up about trust issues when it comes to the Savannah River Site.
Colin returns from the Nuclear Deterrence Summit to discuss the projected timetable for pit production at the Savannah River Site in Aiken as well as an aging workforce at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions.
Colin and Eric discuss the event everyone has been waiting for. Also, they delve into the Savannah River Site Citizen's Advisory Board's issues.
Colin and Eric return to discuss the fate of pit production at the Savannah River Site, Gov. Henry McMaster's cybersecurity ambitions for the state and the status of Yucca Mountain.
The Savannah River National Lab plans to add hundreds of jobs in the coming years. South Carolina's two senators, Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham reveal why they voted against Jennifer Granholm's nomination. More details have emerged about the construction of the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborate on the campus of USC Aiken.
How The Savannah River Site paved the way for space exploration. Also a coalition of nuclear watchers and nonprofits is again lobbying the federal government to conduct a more rigorous pit production environmental review. Colin discusses what these headlines mean for Aiken County and surrounding areas.
The transition is set to begin for the new Savannah River National Lab management team. There could be a new Savannah River Site paramilitary security contractor. However, there's still the same old dislike for spending funds on Yucca Mountain by some politicians.
With a new presidential administration comes new relationships and opportunities for the Savannah River Site and America's nuclear deterrence missions. Colin discusses some of the early posturing and thoughts of lawmakers following the transition of power.
Colin discusses the recent praise the Savannah River Site received for the radioactive waste it's handled so far. He also talks about some of the some news made by elected officials which relate to the site.
Colin breaks down what the election results mean for the Savannah River Site, nuclear defense and cybersecurity.
The Savannah River Site celebrates its 70th anniversary, and there's no shortage of current headlines surrounding the plant, which now consumes hundreds of square-miles of land.
Colin discusses U.S. Rep Jeff Duncan receiving a nod of confidence as a leading voice in the nuclear energy and nuclear waste fights and fellow congressman, Joe Wilson, revealing that President Donald Trump will sign the fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act in December.
Colin discusses the importance of the first batch of radioactive waste arriving at the Savannah River Site's Salt Waste Processing Facility, the jockeying surrounding the $600 million plutonium settlement and more.
Colin breaks down the historic settlement which will result in South Carolina receiving $600 million from the Trump administrations and tons of plutonium being shipped away from the Savannah River Site.
Colin breaks down the cost of pit production at the Savannah River Site and big news for USC Aiken as it hopes to get into the world of cyber security.
The guys discuss President Trumps excitement for plutonium pit production, a court case involving a former Fort Gordon official and millions of dollars the state of South Carolina could be receiving.
The Aiken Standard's new podcast discusses the Savannah River Site, U.S. Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration with dashes of D.C. intrigue and local feedback.