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In this episode, we go from the discovery of nuclear fission up to the most recent state getting a nuclear weapon, and in between we talk about the Manhattan Project, Soviet spies, Hiroshima, US nuclear testing, and the DPRK having a nuke. This episode has some of the darkest moments we've had on the podcast and also some incredible silliness. Enjoy! Suggested Reading/Viewing - American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, Kai Bird & Martin Sherwin Stalin's Great Science: The Times and Adventures of Soviet Physicists, Alexei B. Kojevnikov Before The Fallout: From Marie Curie to Hiroshima, Diana Preston Hiroshima's Shadow: Writings on the Denial of History, Kai Bird & Lawrence Lifschultz The Ruin of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Birth of the Modern Arms Race, Priscilla Johnson McMillan Plutopia: Nuclear Families, Atomic Cities, and the Great Soviet and American Plutonium Disasters, Kate Brown Hiroshima, John Hersey Yellow Dirt: A Poisoned Land and the Betrayal of the Navajos, Judy Pasternak Bombshell: The Secret Story of America's Unknown Atomic Spy Controversy, Joseph Albright & Marcia Kunstel https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/1366164/Israel-reveals-secrets-of-how-it-gained-bomb.html A Bomb in the Basement: Israel's Nuclear Option Outro music: Gang of Four - "I Found That Essence Rare"

Comrades, you are going to love this episode. Come along with us as we deep dive into the life of one of history's most remarkable and patient revolutionaries, from his childhood up to WW2. Ezra also shares a great anecdote about Route 559. If you haven't already, you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get sweet pins, access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, pick your own, guest appearances! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate our facebook page at facebook.com/prolespod and follow us on Twitter @prolespod. If you have any questions or comments, DM us on either of those platforms or email us at [email protected] All episodes prior to episode 4 can be found on YouTube, so go check that out as well! Suggested Reading: "Ho Chi Minh: A Life" by William Duiker Outro Music: "The Times They Are A-Changin'" by Bob Dylan