The Rise and Fall of Nuclear Power in America
Relaxing educational bedtime story | SleepWise Podcast

Tonight, we drift through the quiet glow of reactors and the long journey of a nation that once dreamed of endless, atomic light. From the hopeful hum of the 1950s to the stillness after Three Mile Island, this gentle story explores how the United States fell in love with nuclear power — and why that light never fully went out.

You’ll travel softly through decades of innovation, fear, and rediscovery — from the “Atoms for Peace” era to the rebirth of modern small modular reactors and the promise of fusion energy. Told in the calm, reflective style of SleepWise, this episode blends science, history, and serenity — helping your mind unwind while you quietly learn.

Close your eyes.
Listen to the hum of turbines in the dark.
And let this story of light, balance, and endurance guide you toward rest.

Highlights
• How nuclear energy began as a dream of limitless peace
• The optimism and caution that shaped America’s atomic age
• Lessons from Three Mile Island and Chernobyl
• The quiet endurance — and renewal — of nuclear power today

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Good night. 🌙

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