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The spy who changed history. And a great-aunt's double life. In season one of The Bomb, we met the scientist who might have stopped the atomic bomb from ever being built. In season two, we meet the man who stole it. Klaus Fuchs was a brilliant young physicist, and the world’s most dangerous spy. Rosa Ellis finds out how he crossed paths with her great-aunt, and how their partnership changed the course of history.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Espionage • Historical events • Atomic bomb development • Klaus Fuchs • Leo Szilard • Nuclear projects • Soviet spying • WWII tensions • Intelligence operations • Personal storiesThis podcast, titled "The Bomb," delves into the intriguing and complex histories of individuals involved in the development and espionage surrounding the atomic bomb during the mid-20th century. Season one explores the scientific journey and moral dilemmas faced by Leo Szilard, a physicist who played a pivotal role in the creation of the nuclear bomb. Through episodes, it chronicles Szilard's efforts to raise awareness about the destructive potential of nuclear power and his attempts to impact governmental and scientific actions during World War II. The season covers significant events such as Szilard’s collaborations with prominent physicists, his efforts to communicate the nuclear threat to the US government, and the eventual detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.
Season two shifts focus to espionage and the double lives led by individuals entangled in the race for nuclear supremacy. The season centers around Klaus Fuchs, described as a brilliant physicist and a Soviet spy who managed to clandestinely pass atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. This narrative includes the story of Rosa Ellis’s great-aunt Ursula, another key player in the espionage network. This season investigates their motivations, the operational intricacies of their espionage, and the eventual unraveling of their secrets. Themes of intrigue, betrayal, and the high-stakes tension between global superpowers are prominent as the podcast examines how these actions influenced ongoing nuclear tensions.
The podcast also provides insights into the personal and historical consequences of these actions, illustrating the duality of scientific advancement and its potential for destruction. Through a combination of storytelling and historical accounts, "The Bomb" offers a compelling exploration of pivotal moments in nuclear history.
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The prologue2020-Jul-23 2 minutes |
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S1.1 Moonshine 2020-Jul-31 27 minutes |
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S1.2 Race to the bomb 2020-Aug-07 18 minutes |
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S1.3 The Einstein letter 2020-Aug-14 21 minutes |
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S1.4 Pearl Harbour 2020-Aug-21 31 minutes |
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S1.5 Enemy alien 2020-Aug-28 24 minutes |
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S1.6 The first atomic bomb 2020-Sep-04 26 minutes |
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S1.7 The doomsday clock 2020-Sep-11 28 minutes |
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Introducing The Bomb season 2 2022-Jun-12 4 minutes |
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Bonus: Introducing Rosa Ellis 2022-Jun-19 4 minutes |
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Bonus: The sound design 2022-Jun-26 3 minutes |
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S2.1 A grave matter 2022-Jul-08 20 minutes |
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S2.2 A split life 2022-Jul-15 40 minutes |
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S2.3 Unstable elements 2022-Jul-22 31 minutes |
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S2.4 A stable bond 2022-Jul-29 37 minutes |
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S2.5 An irreversible reaction 2022-Aug-05 28 minutes |
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S2.6 Camp Y 2022-Aug-12 38 minutes |
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S2.7 Critical mass 2022-Aug-19 29 minutes |
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S2.8 The uncertainty principle 2022-Aug-26 30 minutes |
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S2.9 Dead cat, live cat 2022-Sep-02 30 minutes |
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S2.10 Fallout 2022-Sep-09 33 minutes |
Introducing Hollywood Exiles2024-Jul-05 27 minutes |