Albert Einstein: Life, Science, and Legacy

The provided episode on Albert Einstein details the life, career, and legacy of the German-born theoretical physicist. It covers his personal history, including his multiple changes in citizenship, marriages, and children, alongside his groundbreaking academic achievements. We heavily emphasizes his scientific contributions, such as the theories of relativity, the photoelectric effect, the equation $E = mc^2$, and his role in quantum theory, particularly listing the key 1905 "Annus Mirabilis" papers. Furthermore, the episode explores his later life, including his emigration to the U.S. due to the rise of Nazism, his involvement in the Manhattan Project, his political and religious views, and the lasting cultural and scientific impact of his work.