Nuclear Hotseat Hosted By Libbe Halevy

INTERVIEWS: Kevin Kamps of Beyond Nuclear explains the recent outrageous decisions by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to lift all delays in reactor license extensions and proposed new builds, along with now-former-Commissioner Magwood's blatant conflict of interest; and Don Hancock of Southwest Information and Research Center updates us on the WIPP Valentine's Day radiation leak, including EPA findings on deficiencies and errors in radiation monitoring data. NUMNUTZ OF THE WEEK: Do we really have to import nuclear waste from other countries? Indeed, we do... PLUS: TEPCO OOPS - 800+ pound console falls into Fukushima Unit 3 spent fuel pool during an operation to remove debris from Unit 3 spent fuel pool; 104 children now diagnosed with thyroid Cancer in Fukushima; harrowing testimony by former Fukushima Chief, the late Masao Yoshida, released to the public in Japanese and English; Millstone May 25 dual emergency shutdowns DID release radiation despite Dominion's claims to the contrary; and German activ