The Cold War - The Nature of Risk | 4 (Ad-free)

Americans were desperate to find hope in the shadow of the bomb. Miracle cures, cheap energy, and even brand new atomic gardens: the wonders of the atom were ours to discover! Right? Eager to explore nuclear explosions for peaceful purposes, Americans instead found the resulting radioactive fallout too dangerous. In Episode 4, we’ll talk about swim wear, baby teeth, and how America just couldn’t get friendly with the atom. Scott Kauffman’s “Project Plowshare: The Peaceful Use of Nuclear Explosives in Cold War Alaska” was inspired by Eisenhower’s “Atoms for Peace” speech and essential reading for anyone interested in nuclear history. Finally, Audra Wolfe’s book, “Competing with the Soviets,” was crucial to our overall understanding of the Cold War. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.©2022 Wondery (P)2022 Wondery

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The stories enfold with details and tensions that create “you were there” moments. I love this type of reporting!

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These segments go right back to my childhood memories and growing up in the suburbs of NYC

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I recently listened on audiobook, and it was a wonderful experience. The narration was clear, engaging, and really brought the characters to life. The pacing was smooth, making it easy to follow along without losing interest.

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