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On July 16, 1945, in a New Mexico desert, the Trinity Test ushered in the Nuclear Age. No other piece of technology has penetrated the American consciousness like the nuclear bomb and found a place in everything from culture to medicine. This podcast explores how nuclear science has impacted and changed our world in both beneficial and destructive ways. We explore the intersection of nuclear science and society using interviews with historians, policymakers, experts in their fields, and first-hand accounts to weave a picture of your nuclear life.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Nuclear science's societal impact • Arms control and policy discussions • Cold War history • Nuclear disasters and safety • Scientific advancements and research • Cultural and political implications • Historical narratives and biographies"My Nuclear Life" is a podcast that delves deeply into the multifaceted impacts of nuclear science and technology on society. The podcast begins by exploring the inception of the Nuclear Age, marked by the Trinity Test in 1945, and spans to contemporary discussions on nuclear science's role in culture, policy, and everyday life.
The episodes cover an array of topics that blend historical events with scientific explorations and personal accounts. Through interviews with historians, policymakers, scientists, and individuals who have witnessed key moments in nuclear history, the podcast weaves a comprehensive narrative about the nuclear world. Common themes include the historical development and consequences of nuclear technology, as well as its ethical, political, and social ramifications.
Listeners are introduced to notable figures in nuclear science and policy, such as physicists and activists who have played pivotal roles in arms control and nuclear verification. The podcast recounts significant events like Soviet-American scientific collaborations, nuclear experiments, and notable weaponry tests. The series also delves into personal stories of survival and perseverance, such as life under Soviet rule, experiences in post-Soviet countries, and the protection of nuclear materials.
Another recurring theme is the intersection of nuclear science with other fields, including medical research, environmental health, and cultural heritage. Episodes explore revolutionary scientific achievements in areas such as fusion ignition and neutrino research, the ethical questions surrounding nuclear disarmament, and innovative methods for nuclear waste disposal.
Cultural aspects are also examined, with episodes dedicated to the portrayal of nuclear events in literature, film, and music. The podcast even touches on niche topics such as nuclear conspiracy theories and the strategic plans implemented by governments during the Cold War.
Overall, "My Nuclear Life" offers an extensive and nuanced look at how nuclear science shapes and is shaped by human endeavors, presenting a complex mosaic of its benefits, dangers, and profound influence on modern society.
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The journey of a citizen scientist with Frank von Hippel2024-May-28 51 minutes |
The Black Sea Experiment: Data taking and legacy2024-Apr-30 42 minutes |
Prelude to the Black Sea Experiment: Soviet Scientists Reach Out2024-Apr-30 38 minutes |
Adventures in Nuclear Risk Reduction - Georgia Pt 22024-Mar-27 52 minutes |
Adventures in Nuclear Risk Reduction - Georgia Pt 12024-Feb-27 58 minutes |
The new face of the nuclear nerd - Miss America (2023) Grace Stanke2024-Jan-30 40 minutes |
Understanding Edward Teller with Istvan Hargittai2023-Nov-28 58 minutes |
For the love of lasers with Donna Strickland2023-Oct-31 42 minutes |
Are radiation limits based on a lie? with Ed Calabrese2023-Sep-26 50 minutes |
How to identify Manhattan Project Plutonium with Cody Folden2023-Aug-29 48 minutes |
Trying to stay alive at the Diefenbunker with Nathan Radke & Lee Kuhnle2023-Jul-25 64 minutes |
J. Robert Oppenheimer with Kai Bird2023-Jun-27 63 minutes |
The 3rd Nuclear Age with Ankit Panda2023-May-30 50 minutes |
The Origin of the Elements with Artemis Spyrou2023-Apr-25 40 minutes |
NIF fusion was a breakthrough, but what kind? with Bob Rosner2023-Mar-28 43 minutes |
Witnessing the Starfish Prime nuclear test with Jim Burkhart2023-Feb-28 39 minutes |
Solving the solar neutrino problem with Nobel Laureate Art McDonald2023-Jan-31 51 minutes |
Is this the year NORAD shoots down Santa? With Martin Pfeiffer2022-Dec-24 32 minutes |
Mom, I'm scared, come pick me up! Students speak out.2022-Dec-15 50 minutes |
US Nuclear Weapons and the Nuclear Posture Review with Steve Fetter2022-Nov-29 38 minutes |
Inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone with Dominik & Lara from ChernobylX2022-Oct-25 48 minutes |
The Baby Tooth Study 2.0 with Marc Weisskopf2022-Sep-27 58 minutes |
St. Louis Baby Tooth Survey with Nina Gilden Seavey2022-Aug-30 34 minutes |
What if a nuclear engineer was elected US President? with Jonathan Alter2022-Jul-26 40 minutes |
How did the U.S. Government plan for nuclear war without you? with Garrett Graff2022-Jun-28 42 minutes |
Exploring the end of the world with nuclear literature and Daniel Cordle2022-May-31 53 minutes |
Shipbuilding with the precision of a watchmaker - ITER with Michael Loughlin2022-Apr-26 41 minutes |
Can Wargaming teach ethics? With John Emery2022-Mar-29 68 minutes |
Nuclear Threat Reduction & Current Events with Matthias Grosse Perdekamp2022-Mar-08 59 minutes |
Radium & Marie Curie go Goth Rock with Charming Disaster2022-Feb-22 41 minutes |
Using nuclear science to understand cultural heritage with Michael Wiescher2022-Jan-25 53 minutes |
Should Khrushchev receive story credit for Dr. Strangelove? With Nathan and Lee from The UnCover Up2022-Jan-06 39 minutes |
The movie with the finest ending: Failsafe (1964) with Nathan & Lee from The UnCover Up2022-Jan-04 46 minutes |
What's with all the Nuclear Movies? With Nathan & Lee from The UnCover Up2021-Dec-28 60 minutes |
Using radiation as a poison. The murder of Alexander Litvinenko with Pete Burgess2021-Nov-30 53 minutes |
How the Norwegians & British ended the Nazi atomic bomb program with Neal Bascomb2021-Oct-26 57 minutes |
Finger on the Button: Life as a Cold War Missileer with Col. (Ret.) Charles G. Simpson2021-Sep-28 59 minutes |
Scientists as activists, human rights, and ethics with Don Howard2021-Sep-15 81 minutes |
History of early computing with Thomas Haigh2021-Aug-17 84 minutes |
The connection between nuclear disarmament, peace, and black freedom with Vincent Intondi2021-Aug-03 58 minutes |
Nuking the Moon and other Shenanigans with The Uncover Up2021-Jul-20 66 minutes |
The impact of the Cold War on LIGO with Tiffany Nichols2021-Jul-06 42 minutes |
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Announcement: My Nuclear Life / The UncoverUp Crossover 2021-Jun-29 1 minute |
The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Disaster with Adam Higginbotham2021-Jun-22 51 minutes |
Death by control rod: The story of SL1 with Todd Tucker2021-Jun-08 51 minutes |
How to restart a nuclear reactor in Japan after the Fukushima disaster with Dreux Richard2021-May-25 62 minutes |
Soviet bone records, Tom Lehrer, and music for your nuclear protest with Tim & Joanna Smolko2021-May-11 67 minutes |
Deep beneath the surface: Innovating nuclear waste disposal with Elizabeth Muller2021-Apr-27 36 minutes |
Hanford Lab Pt. 2: How the DOE got into the museum business with Robert Franklin2021-Apr-13 62 minutes |
Hanford Lab Pt. 1: The triumph of the engineer with Robert Franklin2021-Apr-13 80 minutes |
Quarky News: Volk Field 19622021-Apr-06 16 minutes |
Radium: Luxurious, Beautiful, Expensive, and Modern with Lucy Santos2021-Mar-30 55 minutes |
Nuclear newsletters, queer theory, and Freedom of Information with Martin Pfeiffer2021-Mar-16 56 minutes |
The War Science Won? Building the bomb, ingenuity, and politics with Richard Rhodes (Pt. 3)2021-Mar-02 46 minutes |
How to turn the US into a factory: Beer in Hanford, Silver from Fort Knox, and PO Box 1663 with Richard Rhodes (Pt. 2)2021-Jan-01 50 minutes |
How it all began: Europe, fission, and the Nazis with Richard Rhodes (Pt. 1)2021-Jan-01 59 minutes |
Sunshine in a bottle. The origins of using radiation as a modern cancer treatment with Aimee Slaughter2020-Dec-30 39 minutes |
Thwarting nuclear ambitions with sanctions: Iran, North Korea, and ... Sweden? with Richard Nephew2020-Dec-30 31 minutes |
How do you celebrate Alaska Statehood? Nuke them a harbor with Dan O'Neill2020-Dec-23 52 minutes |
Saving the world with nuclear energy, one microreactor at a time with Leslie Dewan2020-Dec-16 36 minutes |