The Delingpod: The James Delingpole Podcast Thos Judge
Jul 25, 2025
Thos Judge, a retired computer programmer and management consultant, brings his controversial views to the table, claiming that nuclear weapons may not exist as commonly believed. He shares a fascinating story about his chance encounter with a former Prime Minister that sparked his skepticism. The conversation dives into the complexities of nuclear fission, the historical context of Hiroshima, and critiques of nuclear narratives, including influential political agendas. Additionally, Judge humorously challenges mainstream climate change narratives, blending personal anecdotes and provocative ideas.
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Fission Lacks The Gas For Explosions
- Thos Judge argues nuclear fission is not explosive because it produces heat and radiation but no gas.
- He concludes a nuclear bomb cannot create the gas-driven blast that defines explosions.
War Politics Fueled The Manhattan Push
- Judge traces the Manhattan Project's origins to political fear after 1938 German fission discovery and Einstein's letter to Roosevelt.
- He frames scientific mobilization as driven by wartime geopolitics and refugee scientists.
Moderation Is Key To Chain Reactions
- Judge explains reactors use moderated, slowed neutrons in a coolant to sustain chain reactions that heat water into steam.
- He says unmoderated neutrons in weapons fly away, preventing a self-sustaining chain reaction.
