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The story of the atomic bomb. Told through the scientists and spies who changed history. Season 1 follows the scientist who discovers the destructive possibilities of harnessing nuclear power. It leads to the race to beat the Nazis to the first atomic bomb. Season 2 tells of a brilliant scientist who lives a double life, stealing atomic secrets for the Soviet Union. Season 3 is coming soon.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Atomic bomb history • Nuclear espionage • Scientists and spies • WWII context • Manhattan Project • Soviet infiltration • Klaus Fuchs espionage • Nuclear tension • British-American collaboration • BBC and CBC collaborationThis podcast, titled "The Bomb," explores the historical and scientific journey surrounding the creation and proliferation of nuclear weapons. The show is narrated through the lens of key historical figures, including scientists like Leo Szilard and Klaus Fuchs, and delves into the espionage that surrounded atomic projects during and after World War II. The content of the podcast spans decades, from the initial discovery and harnessing of nuclear power to the clandestine operations involving atomic secrets during an era marked by geopolitical tension.
Season 1 primarily focuses on the race to develop the first atomic bomb during World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Manhattan Project and the scientists who worked to outpace the Nazis’ nuclear ambitions. It touches on pivotal moments, such as the Einstein letter and the bombing of Hiroshima, examining the ethical dilemmas and the impact of these events on humanity.
Season 2 shifts the narrative to espionage, centering on the double life of physicist Klaus Fuchs as a Soviet spy. This season unravels the intricacies of Fuchs' involvement in transferring atomic secrets to the Soviet Union and the surveillance activities by British intelligence. Themes of trust, betrayal, and the consequences of clandestine operations in the nuclear race are explored, exposing a web of espionage that influenced Cold War dynamics.
Throughout the podcast, themes of scientific discovery, moral quandaries, and international politics are interwoven. The episodes provide a dramatic recount of the tensions and trials faced by individuals who stood at the crossroads of history and science, telling a story of ambition, espionage, and the ever-present threat posed by nuclear arms.
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Introducing Hollywood Exiles2024-Jul-05 27 minutes |
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S2.10 Fallout 2022-Sep-09 33 minutes |
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S2.9 Dead cat, live cat 2022-Sep-02 30 minutes |
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S2.8 The uncertainty principle 2022-Aug-26 30 minutes |
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S2.7 Critical mass 2022-Aug-19 29 minutes |
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S2.6 Camp Y 2022-Aug-12 38 minutes |
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S2.5 An irreversible reaction 2022-Aug-05 28 minutes |
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S2.4 A stable bond 2022-Jul-29 37 minutes |
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S2.3 Unstable elements 2022-Jul-22 31 minutes |
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S2.2 A split life 2022-Jul-15 40 minutes |
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S2.1 A grave matter 2022-Jul-08 20 minutes |
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Bonus: The sound design 2022-Jun-26 3 minutes |
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Bonus: Introducing Rosa Ellis 2022-Jun-19 4 minutes |
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Introducing The Bomb season 2 2022-Jun-12 4 minutes |
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S1.7 The doomsday clock 2020-Sep-11 28 minutes |
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S1.6 The first atomic bomb 2020-Sep-04 26 minutes |
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S1.5 Enemy alien 2020-Aug-28 24 minutes |
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S1.4 Pearl Harbour 2020-Aug-21 31 minutes |
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S1.3 The Einstein letter 2020-Aug-14 21 minutes |
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S1.2 Race to the bomb 2020-Aug-07 18 minutes |
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S1.1 Moonshine 2020-Jul-31 27 minutes |
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The prologue 2020-Jul-23 2 minutes |