SHIFT

The Race for Nuclear Fusion

June 17, 2026·26 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

A hundred million degrees Celsius. That’s the brutal reality of commercial fusion. This week, we’re sitting down with industry leaders to discuss the front lines of an energy revolution, from surviving extreme thermal stress to building brand-new supply chains.We Meet:  Joe Paluska is the CMO of Commonwealth Fusion SystemsAnnie Kritcher is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at InertiaAlice Brooks is a Board Member & Partner at Khosla VenturesCary Forest is the Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer at Realta FusionCredits:This episode of SHIFT was produced by Jennifer Strong with help from Emma Cillekens. It was mixed by Garret Lang, with original music from him and Jacob Gorski. Art by Meg Marco.

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