The Nuclear Race: How Close Were the Nazis?
Jun 17, 2025•30 min•Season 8Ep. 16
Episode description
During World War II, Nazi Germany launched a secretive effort to harness the power of the atom - but how close did they really get to building a nuclear weapon? In this episode, we explore the science, the scientists, and the sabotage behind Hitler’s atomic ambitions. Was the world closer to a Nazi bomb than we realise, or was it doomed from the start?
Cast List:
Guy Walters: Author, historian and journalist
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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