Landman for Landback: Challenging the Perception of Oil & Gas in the Nuclear Industry
Naked Nuclear Explores: Land Back Movement and Nuclear Advocacy with Doug SandridgeIn this episode of Naked Nuclear, the discussion pivots to the intersections between the Land Back movement and nuclear energy advocacy. Danielle and guest Doug Sandridge, Vice President of Fulcrum Energy Captial Funds, with 49 years in the oil and gas industry and now a nuclear advocate, delve into his evolving stance toward nuclear energy and efforts to save the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.
They explore how indigenous tribes, particularly the ytt (Northern Chumash), strive to reclaim their ancestral land in San Luis Obispo, California, amidst political and environmental challenges. Details from Doug’s Substack articles on the ytt tribe’s ongoing struggle highlight these themes.00:27 Real Life Landman and Oil Industry Insights01:55 Nuclear Advocacy Journey06:58 Land Back Movement and YTT Tribe11:31 Historical Context and Diablo Canyon14:46 Tribe's Efforts to Reclaim Land19:04 Intersection of Advocacy and Land Back20:34 Current Challenges and Future Hopes28:22 Rapid Fire Questions with Doug32:47 Conclusion and Season Preview
And if you thought part 1 was great... Here's part 2
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