Hey there, folks. On Tuesday’s show we got to the matter at hand in terms of Japan’s current nuclear reactor scenario that continues to unfold. We’re not a news show, we do try and explain things in simple terms when a particular event has gripped the world. We can all thank Jeri in these cases for turning these shows around so quickly for release when the clock is ticking. Our goal with this episode was to do what we always try and do — explain what in the heck is going on with something without the mainstream media bells and whistles that some might refer to as sensationalism. Especially in a case like this, where fear is very real and not to be manipulated.

So, we explained in the most basic terms how a nuclear reactor works and exactly what went wrong in the case of Japan. We also touched on what’s being down to help contain the situation and whether or not people in other parts of Japan or around the world need to worry. To do this, we had to cover a bit on radiation as well. I don’t think many people know how much radiation they’re exposed to in their lifetime, so it’s always good to clear that kind of thing up.

Our thoughts are on the people of Japan and anyone else currently touched  by the events. If you want to get involved, the Red Cross is always a great place to start.

Also – thanks to the founder of the Web site, Marshall Brain, for his great source article.