The interview.

A:  "So Tom...it seems to me like all we have to do is get to the reactor cores and.."

T:  "Ummm.. I'm pretty sure that not what you want to do."

A:  "No, listen.  We crack open the containments..."

T:   "Like cracking an egg?"

A:  "No, it would take something pretty strong.  Explosives maybe."

T:  " Yes.  Explosives.  Or maybe a robotic jackhammer."

A:  " I don't know exactly - whatever they use to break concrete."

T:  "Maybe an earthquake. OK, you crack open the reactor containment.  Is it full of water?"

A:  " I don't know.  Why?"

T:  "Because if it is, it will come out."

A: "Of course!  We need to get to the reactor core!"

T: "It will explode out as soon as it gets a whiff of cool air.  The water inside is superheated.  It will flash to hydrogen and oxygen and explode in a heartbeat."

A: "Well, we can make a smaller hole."

T: "You are way ahead of me.  Then what?"

A: "After we get to the core, we pour sand on it.  As soon as it cools off, we just cut it up and remove it in pieces or cover it up."

T: " Where did you hear that?  That nutty professor Michio Kaku, right?"

A: "He's an expert!"

T: "No doubt.  Do you see any problem with that plan at all?"

A: "No.  Like what?"

T: "Sure.  What could possibly go wrong?  Look, I have to get up early, so..."

A: "OK, I'll call you back."

T: "If I don't answer, just leave a message."

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