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The latest on the Palisades nuclear power plant

By Shelley Irwin
Published March 2, 2026 at 11:15 AM EST
Palisades Nuclear Power Plant - Covert, MI
Holtec International
Palisades Nuclear Power Plant - Covert, MI

We look at why the reopening of the plant keeps getting delayed.

News of late when it comes to Palisades in Covert Township and talk of nuclear plant operation. Journalist Roger Rapoport and the former design engineering manager at Holtec discuss why the delay after delay in reopening the plant.

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Shelley Irwin
Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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