In the Shadow of the Mushroom Cloud: A History of the Atomic Age
In the Shadow of the Mushroom Cloud: A History of the Atomic Age
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In 1942, American scientists created the first sustained, controlled nuclear reaction, under the bleachers of a football field. Needless to say, it was the beginning of a new era. On this week’s show, Brian, Joanne and Ed talk atomic power, and the indelible mark it left on American culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices