https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-demarest-filesenNewsCopyright The Aiken Standardhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cade3789a3546c828b8e8d97e6a53d67.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-demarest-filesWed, 10 Jul 2024 16:15:05 +0000The Aiken StandardThe Aiken Standarderussell@aikenstandard.comAiken 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 Gordoncleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-a-once-in-a-lifetime-windfall--47919947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47919947Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:01:48 +0000The Aiken StandardColin 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.841lawmakers,mcmaster,savannahriversite,southcarolina,southcarolinalegislaturecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-the-plutonium-purse-a-cold-open--46427537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46427537Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:00:10 +0000The Aiken StandardColin 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...730aiken,henrymcmaster,savannahriversitecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-making-the-boom-boomier--46080620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46080620Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:19:54 +0000The Aiken StandardColin 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.914aiken,aikenjobs,biden,cybersecurity,nucleardefense,savannahriversitecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-the-moment-we-ve-all-been-waiting-for--45725240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45725240Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:49:28 +0000The Aiken StandardColin and Eric discuss the event everyone has been waiting for. Also, they delve into the Savannah River Site Citizen's Advisory Board's issues.903biden,nuclear,savannahriversitecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-r-i-p-yucca-mountain--45166765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45166765Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:19:40 +0000The Aiken StandardColin 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.783cybersecurity,henrymcmaster,savannahriversite,universityofsouthcarolina,uscaiken,yuccamountaincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-sweet-home-idaho--44273578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44273578Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:37:04 +0000The Aiken StandardThe 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...928jobcreation,lindseygraham,savannahriversite,timscott,uscaikencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-a-preview-of-a-vaguely-described-review--43949668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43949668Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:44:06 +0000The Aiken Standard781aiken,departmentofenergy,japanplutionium,nucleardetterence,plutonium,savannahriversite,srscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-outer-space-and-dozens-of-swimming-pools--43756301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43756301Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:27:26 +0000The Aiken StandardHow 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...547aiken,biden,mars,nucleardefense,savannahriversite,southcarolinacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-it-s-all-brand-new-except-the-yucca-thing--43531908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43531908Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:39:28 +0000The Aiken StandardThe 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...817biden,clemson,nucleardefense,savannahriversite,southcarolina,usccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-hurry-up-and-wait--43252490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43252490Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:57:18 +0000The Aiken StandardWith 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...991cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-hot-commissioning-and-rocket-science--42078555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42078555Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:33:41 +0000The Aiken StandardColin 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.912joewilson,kamalaharris,nucleardefense,savannahriversitecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-an-election-has-happened--41831828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41831828Fri, 06 Nov 2020 19:18:49 +0000The Aiken StandardColin breaks down what the election results mean for the Savannah River Site, nuclear defense and cybersecurity.7632020,cybersecurity,election,jeffduncan,joewilson,lindseygraham,nucleardefense,savannahriversite,sccongressionalracecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-did-you-catch-the-debate--41586574Colin 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41586574Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:23:41 +0000The Aiken StandardThe 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...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.]]>948aiken,cybersecurity,fortmeade,jeffduncan,joewilson,nucleardefense,savannahriversite,sccongressionalrace,southcarolinacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-250-kegs-and-billions-of-dollars--41363643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41363643Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:11:08 +0000The Aiken StandardColin 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.1103aiken,cybersecurity,fortmeade,nucleardefense,southcarolinacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-the-amc-spectacular--41117032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41117032Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:51:15 +0000The Aiken Standard889henrymcmaster,nuclear,savannahriversite,southcarolina,srs,uscaikencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-who-doesn-t-want-600-million--40825582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40825582Thu, 10 Sep 2020 20:01:39 +0000The Aiken StandardColin 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.892aiken,joewilson,lindseygraham,plutonium,savannahriversite,srscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-half-a-billion-give-or-take--40517553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40517553Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:23:07 +0000The Aiken StandardColin 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.860aiken,cyber,fortgordon,nucleardefense,srscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-less-hazardous-than-most--40309707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40309707Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:04:44 +0000The Aiken Standard949cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-alliteration-and-the-attorney-general--40056047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40056047Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:03:12 +0000The Aiken StandardThe 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.826aiken,cyber,fortbelvoir,fortgordon,fortmeade,government,losalamos,nuclear,plutonium,savannahriversite,southcarolina,yuccamountaincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-a-bet-and-a-big-visit--39814782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39814782Fri, 17 Jul 2020 15:01:01 +0000The Aiken Standard681aiken,news,nuclear,politicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-the-demarest-files-podcast--39782993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39782993Wed, 15 Jul 2020 19:10:21 +0000The Aiken StandardThe 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.74aiken,srscleanfull