In this episode we discuss... Milko’s personal evolution in the nuclear industry and his work at the International Atomic Energy Agency --- Light water reactors versus pressurized water reactors --- Chernobyl and the design deficiencies that had to be addressed following the accident --- Long term systems for radioactive waste and spent fuel management --- Steps to guiding countries towards becoming nuclear --- A look at the processes and timelines involved in becoming a nuclear country --- The future of small modular reactors --- Challenges the world may have to overcome with the surge of interest in nuclear energy