It’s a race against time to beat the Nazis to the first nuclear bomb. After his epiphany in London, Leo Szilard must convince the scientific establishment to take the nuclear threat seriously. He turns to Frederick Lindemann, a friend of Winston Churchill. Meanwhile, in Germany, two scientists are about to make a discovery that will change the rules of science. #thebomb

Explore the fascinating world of nuclear physics and the discovery of fission with guests like Francis Aston, George Gamow, and Lise Meitner. From the development of the Liquid-Drop Model to prophetic predictions about atomic weapons, this podcast covers the historical events that shaped our understanding of the nucleus and the impact of nuclear technology on society and politics.