Podcasts about Chernobyl disaster

Mollie tells Bridget about how the animals are doing after the Chernobyl Disaster of 1986

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IN THIS EPISODE: Could the Mothman of Point Pleasant also have been responsible for the Chernobyl nuclear disaster? (The Black Bird of Chernobyl) *** A man accidentally awakens angry spirits when relieving himself at the base of a tree. (The Sacrifice) *** Vampires in the movies lust after virgins. In real life, one of them lusted after a prostitute. (The Vampire Murder Mystery of Lilly Lindeström) *** What is it truly like to experience a ghost? Author G. Michael Vasey goes into detail about what he saw and felt! (I See Dead People) *** Was it a legitimate UFO sighting, or a hoax? We look more closely at the famous Straith Letter from 1957. (Straith Letter: UFOs and a Hoax) *** A mother bathing her children sees a black, shadow-like head peeping around the corner into her bathroom. And it continues to happen. (Bathroom Shadow Peeper) *** Loud noises, moving furniture, flying objects: You've probably seen it all in any modern paranormal film. But could you handle the real life experience of dealing with a violent poltergeist? (Five Violent Poltergeists That Terrorized People Around The World) *** Some events are so weird one doesn't even know how to properly relate the story – and thus describes the life and death of Charles Francis Coghlan. (Bizarre And Unexplained Phenomenon That Defied The Laws Of Nature) *** Some people are obsessed with communicating with spirits through the Ouija board. In one case, it was the Ouija board that was obsessed with the users. (The Ouija Boy) *** On the surface, Charles Schmid was good-looking, intelligent and well-mannered. But then, many psychopaths look that way. (The Pied Piper of Tucson) *** A woman's love for gardening continues even after she dies. (My Mother's Flowers) *** In 1991 Austin, Texas, police entered a frozen yogurt shop – and came across a murder scene that could appall even the most hardened homicide detective. (The Yogurt Shop Murders) *** After months of being pursued by Will Orpet, young Marion Lambert gave in to his advances. But then he lost interest… and she lost her life. (The Girl In The Snow)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Sacrifice” from YourGhostStories.com: http://bit.ly/2FtokWx“The Black Bird of Chernobyl” from Ghost-Story.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2Y8hmxA“The Vampire Murder Mystery of Lilly Lindstrom” from CoolInterestingStuff.com: http://bit.ly/2xaBxiI“I See Dead People” by Gary Vasey from the MyHauntedLifeToo.com website: http://bit.ly/2X21hgh“The Straith Letter: UFOs and a Hoax” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2LdpTLZ“Bathroom Shadow Peeper” submitted by Linda “Five Violent Poltergeists That Terrorized People Around The World” written by Audrey Webster for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2XzzD9Q“Bizarre And Unexplained Phenomenon That Defied The Laws Of Nature” by Ellen Lloyd: (link no longer available)“The Ouija Boy” was written by an unknown author: (link no longer available)“The Pied Piper of Tucson” from BizarrePedia.com: http://bit.ly/2wUkTn1“My Mother's Flowers” was submitted anonymously “The Yogurt Shop Murders” by Robert Walsh for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2WM388Y“The Girl In The Snow” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2wUiatX= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Originally aired: May 2018CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/mothman-chernobyl/

Welcome back to a new season! This week, we're discussing the Chernobyl Disaster and the events that led up to the worst nuclear disaster in humans history. If you enjoy the episode and show overall, please be sure to leave a like and a rating as this goes a long way to increase the visibility of the show. Have an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disasterhttps://www.wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/28-newly-translated-documents-chernobyl-1973-1991https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/slavic-review/article/abs/political-fallout-the-failure-of-emergency-management-at-chernobyl/DD4823A1B3016B59FFF223D6A5DC4CA4Music: Guardians - Caleb Etheridgehttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/143?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for a gripping journey as George and I uncover the untold story behind the Chernobyl disaster. Brace yourself for a shocking revelation about the politics that paved the way for this catastrophic event. We'll explore the devastating impacts on health, the environment, the economy, and international relations, and how it reshaped the world's perception of nuclear power. But it doesn't stop there! Join us as we delve into the cultural impact of Chernobyl, from popular video games to fictional characters like Captain Price. And you won't believe the surprising resilience of wildlife in the area. Plus, we'll discuss the recent Ukraine invasion and its implications for Chernobyl. Don't miss this enlightening episode that will forever change your perspective on nuclear energy's inherent perils. Our merch: https://bizarre-junkeez.myspreadshop.com/ Be part of the conversation and join our discord: https://discord.gg/C2FBzsnWtC Follow Bizarre Junkeez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizarrejunkeez/ Follow Bizarre Junkeez on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bizarrejunkeez?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow Bizarre Junkeez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bizarrejunkeez 0:00:00 - Intro 0:00:14 - Chernobyl Disaster and Its Impact 0:13:11 - Chernobyl Disaster 0:18:09 - Chernobyl --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bizarrejunkeez/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bizarrejunkeez/support

Lets talk about one of the worst disasters in all time. Resources Resources Birthday Shout Out Form Instagram Resources, Books, Photos, Coloring pages and more! Mysterykidspodcast.com Become a Patron Or a Subscriber on Spotify! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themysterykidspodcast/message

Hey guys! Join us for this week's case as Rainie covers the case of the Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster. She'll cover how the accident occurred, the amount of damage it caused and the possible related deaths. We will dive into the Soviet Union's poor actions in trying to cover up the accident and how they handled the whole incident. We will also cover the strange effects on the animals as well as the land that are still evident today.You can reach us for comments questions or requests for cases or paranormal phenomenon @ sisteriouspod@gmail.comYou can tweet us @sisteriouspodCheck out our instagram @sisterious_podcast Or like us on facebook at Facebook.com/sisterious-podcastIf you'd like to support us you can donate to our patreon page! https://www.patreon.com/sisterious?fan_landing=trueRemember, you can be strange but don't be a stranger!Sources: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/586059/chernobyl-animal-factshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disasterhttps://world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/chernobyl-accident.aspxhttps://www.iaea.org/newscenter/focus/chernobyl/faqshttps://www.buzzfeed.com/crystalro/chernobyl-facts-creepy

April 26, 1986. A safety test goes wrong at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, causing the worst nuclear disaster in history.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who knew that April was one of the weirdest months in history? This week on THAT WOULD BE RAD, we explore some of the most peculiar, mysterious and at times unbelievable events that have occurred during the month of April. We start with one of the most catastrophic events in history, the Chernobyl Disaster, and its impact on the world. From there, we dive into the controversial topic of Adolf Hitler's faked death, exploring the evidence that suggests he may have survived the end of World War II. But it's not all doom and gloom - we also delve into the creation of the best method of eating ice cream, and the history behind the Venus de Milo's discovery. We take a closer look at the first cordless phone and its impact on technology and society, and we explore the fascinating story behind the Edison Food Machine and its role in revolutionizing food production... Of course, no exploration of April's oddities would be complete without mentioning some of the most intriguing UFO sightings around the world, and we discuss a few incredibly rad ones. Join us on this exciting and unexpected journey through the unknown, as we bring you the weirdest, strangest, and most wonderful moments of April in history. Listen now and discover the bizarre history of April! Thanks so much for listening, sharing, and all your support - BE RAD! THE RADDEST WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR SHOW JOIN OUR PATREON: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thatwouldberad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BUY US A BEVERAGE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thatwouldberad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OUR MERCH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thatwouldberad.myspreadshop.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHOW INFO

This week on “Everything Under the Sun”, we take a trip to the great outdoors as camping season kicks off! Dean DeVore is joined by Whitney Scott, SVP of Strategy from Kampgrounds of America. Whitney and Dean discuss the rise in popularity of camping in recent years, and what to expect in the coming spring and summer months. Plus, how to make the most of your outdoor vacation.Then, we take a trip back in time with Evan Myers to learn about the Chernobyl Disaster as its 37th anniversary approaches on April 26th. It's all this week on “Everything Under the Sun”!For more information about Kampgrounds of America, visit https://koa.com/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The 80s and 90s Uncensored, Milo and Jamie discuss the Chernobyl disaster, one of the worst nuclear disasters in history. In April 1986, a reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine exploded, releasing large amounts of radioactive material into the environment. The disaster had catastrophic consequences, causing immediate deaths, long-term health problems, and environmental damage. The guys look at what lead to the disaster and what it was like for the first responders who worked to contain the radioactive fallout. They discuss what the site is like today. For more from the 80s and 90s visit Web: www.the80sand90s.com YouTube: The 80s and 90s Overlooked Twitter, Insta, & FB: @The80sand90sCom If you enjoy this episode, don't keep it a secret, rate it, tell a friend, or share it on social media so others can experience it as well.

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Charlie talks about Nikki Haley's latest presidential ad. He questions why South Carolinians would ever vote for her considering her record of accomplishments. Charlie talks more about Nikki Haley's run for president. He discusses the 180 degree turn in policy in the wake of the 2024 election.

When nuclear reactor explodes an entire nation is unaware of the consequences, and it may possibly have led to the downfall of itself.

We're taking a little break over Summer and using this time to spotlight some of our favourite podcasts.Do Go On is a fact based comedy podcast hosted by Melbourne comedians Jess Perkins, Matt Stewart and Dave Warneke. Each week they take it in turns to report on a topic and have covered everything from the life of Dolly Parton to the Chernobyl Disaster, Argentina's Heist of the Century to The History of The Penis.Show notes: In 1982, Chicago was rocked by a terrifying crime. Panic set in as across the city people began to drop dead after taking over the counter Tylenol paracetamol. It soon became apparent that someone had replaced the pills with cyanide. The Do Go On podcast reports on the case.EPISODE REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-tylenol-murders-unsealed-first-24-hours-20220922-2mts4uwyzjgard6cawicu2myvm-htmlstory.htmlhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/tylenolmurders/ct-tylenol-murders-unsealed-investigation--20220922-mcnxdqfs2zhhvdwm3p452i64cy-htmlstory.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5GJlN1F6xQ&t=323shttps://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2022/09/us/tylenol-murders-cnnphotos/https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/cold-cases/chicago-tylenol-murders/https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/tylenol-murders-1982Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime. For a few dollars per month, you can listen to every episode early and ad free, access fortnightly bonus content, and even get your name shouted out on the show! Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will we ever recover from it? Probably not. Weird Creature on Trail Cam: https://www.singularfortean.com/news/2022/11/8/humanoid-like-creature-caught-on-trail-cam-near-sydney-australia Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/ItsAsherz THE MERCH: https://on-wednesdays-we-talk-weird.creator-spring.com CALL US: 773-59-WEIRD (93473) Follow the Podcast on Twitter: twitter.com/WednesdaysTalk Follow Asherz: linktr.ee/ItsAsherz Follow Pat O: Linktr.ee/DoctorX2112 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onwednesdayswetalkweird/message

Donate to the OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS fundraiser at https://weirddarkness.com/hope. Find Weird Darkness wherever you listen to podcasts: https://linktr.ee/weirddarkness. #paranormal #truestories #paranormalstories #ghoststories #horrorstories #truecrime #cryptidsJoin the weekly LISTEN & CHAT on Tuesdays 8pm ET / 11pm PT at https://KCORRadio.com! IN THIS EPISODE: A man accidentally awakens angry spirits when relieving himself at the base of a tree. (The Sacrifice) *** Vampires in the movies lust after virgins. In real life, one of them lusted after a prostitute. (The Vampire Murder Mystery of Lilly Lindeström) *** What is it truly like to experience a ghost? Author G. Michael Vasey goes into detail about what he saw and felt! (I See Dead People) *** Was it a legitimate UFO sighting, or a hoax? We look more closely at the famous Straith Letter from 1957. (Straith Letter: UFOs and a Hoax) *** A mother bathing her children sees a black, shadow-like head peeping around the corner into her bathroom. And it continues to happen. (Bathroom Shadow Peeper) *** Loud noises, moving furniture, flying objects: You've probably seen it all in any modern paranormal film. But could you handle the real life experience of dealing with a violent poltergeist? (Five Violent Poltergeists That Terrorized People Around The World) *** Could the Mothman of Point Pleasant also have been responsible for the Chernobyl nuclear disaster? (The Black Bird of Chernobyl) *** Some events are so weird one doesn't even know how to properly relate the story – and thus describes the life and death of Charles Francis Coghlan. (Bizarre And Unexplained Phenomenon That Defied The Laws Of Nature) *** Some people are obsessed with communicating with spirits through the Ouija board. In one case, it was the Ouija board that was obsessed with the users. (The Ouija Boy) *** On the surface, Charles Schmid was good-looking, intelligent and well-mannered. But then, many psychopaths look that way. (The Pied Piper of Tucson) *** A woman's love for gardening continues even after she dies. (My Mother's Flowers) *** In 1991 Austin, Texas, police entered a frozen yogurt shop – and came across a murder scene that could appall even the most hardened homicide detective. (The Yogurt Shop Murders) *** After months of being pursued by Will Orpet, young Marion Lambert gave in to his advances. But then he lost interest… and she lost her life. (The Girl In The Snow)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Sacrifice” from YourGhostStories.com: http://bit.ly/2FtokWx “The Black Bird of Chernobyl” from Ghost-Story.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2Y8hmxA “The Vampire Murder Mystery of Lilly Lindstrom” from CoolInterestingStuff.com: http://bit.ly/2xaBxiI “I See Dead People” by Gary Vasey from the MyHauntedLifeToo.com website: http://bit.ly/2X21hgh “The Straith Letter: UFOs and a Hoax” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2LdpTLZ “Bathroom Shadow Peeper” submitted by Linda “Five Violent Poltergeists That Terrorized People Around The World” written by Audrey Webster for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2XzzD9Q “Bizarre And Unexplained Phenomenon That Defied The Laws Of Nature” by Ellen Lloyd: (link no longer available)“The Ouija Boy” was written by an unknown author: (link no longer available)“The Pied Piper of Tucson” from BizarrePedia.com: http://bit.ly/2wUkTn1 “My Mother's Flowers” was submitted anonymously “The Yogurt Shop Murders” by Robert Walsh for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2WM388Y “The Girl In The Snow” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2wUiatX = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Trademark, Weird Darkness®, 2022. Copyright Weird Darkness©, 2022.

Join us as Kristen and Anthony finish off this extremely captivating three part series of the Chernobyl Disaster! To donate to a good cause please visit www.cleanfutures.org to help the Chernobyl puppies. Thank you and we hope you enjoy!

Kristen deep dives into more detail, continuing her research and truths about the terrible tragedy of Chernobyl. Join us on this long and faithful journey!

Kristen gives us a terrifying truth about the mysteries that occurred during the Chernobyl disaster! Kick back and listen as we take a journey back in time and figure out what really happened at Chernobyl, and who was responsible. This radiating episode will have you at the edge of your seat the entire time.

Welcome to When It Goes Wrong, the podcast about disasters, accidents and when things fall apart. On this episode I discuss the  the 1986 Chernobyl Disaster in which the reactor number 4 of the Chernobyl Power Plant suffered a full meltdown and explosion resulting in the worst nuclear disaster in history both in terms of cost and number of lives impacted. This is episode 2 of 2.Please subscribe and review for more! You can follow the podcast on instagram at @whenitgoeswrongpod or email me at whenitgoeswrongpod@gmail.com.Sources:Scott Manley on youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3d3rzFTrLg&t=5sChernobyl, TV seriesMidnight in Chernobyl - Adam Higgenbothamhttps://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/environment/2019/05/chernobyl-disaster-what-happened-and-long-term-impacthttps://www.nei.org/resources/fact-sheets/chernobyl-accident-and-its-consequenceshttps://www.history.com/news/chernobyl-disaster-timeline#:~:text=April%2026%2C%201986%2C%201%3A23%3A40%20a.m.%3A,high%20into%20the%20night%20sky.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disaster#Test_executionhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/radiation-sickness/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377061https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-07-08-mn-2679-story.html

NOTE: IN THE PORTION WHERE I EXPLAIN NUCLEAR FISSION, I MIX UP NUCLEI AND NEUTRON! I realised this post editing but I think it generally makes sense, but when I explain how the nuclei is hit, I say it releases a nuclei, it actually releases a neutron, the neutron then hits the next nuclei and releases more neutrons, that is what forms the chain reaction. Thanks for accepting my mistake :)Welcome to When It Goes Wrong, the podcast about disasters, accidents and when things fall apart. On this episode I discuss the  the 1986 Chernobyl Disaster in which the reactor number 4 of the Chernobyl Power Plant suffered a full meltdown and explosion resulting in the worst nuclear disaster in history both in terms of cost and number of lives impacted. This is episode 1 of 2. Please subscribe and review for more! You can follow the podcast on instagram at @whenitgoeswrongpod or email me at whenitgoeswrongpod@gmail.com.Sources:Scott Manley on youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3d3rzFTrLg&t=5sChernobyl, TV seriesMidnight in Chernobyl - Adam Higgenbothamhttps://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/environment/2019/05/chernobyl-disaster-what-happened-and-long-term-impacthttps://www.nei.org/resources/fact-sheets/chernobyl-accident-and-its-consequenceshttps://www.history.com/news/chernobyl-disaster-timeline#:~:text=April%2026%2C%201986%2C%201%3A23%3A40%20a.m.%3A,high%20into%20the%20night%20sky.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disaster#Test_executionhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/radiation-sickness/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377061https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-07-08-mn-2679-story.html

This is a revamped version of a previous episode. I will select a few of my older episodes and remake them with better quality than before! On April 26, 1986, an explosion erupted the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine when the number four reactor, after a routine test, suddenly dropped power to near zero before overloading. Built up steam blew the 1,000 ton reactor lid through the roof, exposing a 700 mile radius to 400 times more radiation than the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki combined. Two workers were killed in the initial explosion, while 29 others would die in the days and weeks following, mostly firefighters who were unaware of the exposure. The nearby town of Pripyat was evacuated three days later. The roughly 50,000 residents were told the move was temporary. They never returned. The cleanup efforts were costly and long, with many workers being exposed to high amounts of radiation. After almost a year, a steel sarcophagus was placed over the reactor to contain the radiation. In 2016, a dome like concrete sarcophagus was built over the reactor and old protection that will last 100 years. At the time of the explosion, the Soviet government did everything to conceal the event. Even the manager of the test that lead to the explosion threatened his workers and said that no explosion actually occurred. It wasn't until other European countries noticed the high levels of radiation, when the Soviet Union admitted to the world what had happened. The Soviet government continued to lie to its citizens in the surrounding area of the power plan and said they were fine. Since 1986, over 100,000 deaths are attributed to the explosion. The official death toll remains at 31 according to Soviet records. The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone won't be livable for another 24,000 years. the soil, plants, water and animals are highly contaminated, although animals a seemed to adapted to the radiation and appear fine.

This weeks show we take to the streets to hear voices and sounds from two rallies in Narrm-Melbourne this week. We'll hear voices from a rally for a nuclear free future on the steps of Victorian parliament on April 26 - the 36th Anniversary of the Chernobyl Disaster.  Then we join Wage Peace at the University of Melbourne-Lockheed Martin ‘STELarLab' research facility at 766 Elizabeth St, Carlton on April 28 - the final day in a week of global #StopLockheed Martin actions.  

https://linktr.ee/redditscampfirehorrorWelcome to the Reddit's campfire horror, the only place where friends and strangers alike sit down and tell tales in truth or fiction. in exchange of my blessing of their safe travels.Allow me to re light the fire.While you relax and listen, make your mind wander about the reality we live in. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reddits-campfire-horror/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A prominent North Dakotan was in Europe when the Chernobyl nuclear disaster unfolded. Lieutenant Governor Ruth Meiers was on a three-week trip to the Soviet Union for an international women's conference. At 10:45 in the morning on this date in 1986, she called from Porvoo near Helsinki, Finland, saying she was OK and in no danger from the disaster.

https://linktr.ee/redditscampfirehorrorWelcome to the Reddit's campfire horror, the only place where friends and strangers alike sit down and tell tales in truth or fiction. in exchange of my blessing of their safe travels.Allow me to re light the fire.While you relax and listen, make your mind wander about the reality we live in. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reddits-campfire-horror/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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April 26, 1986. A safety test goes wrong at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, causing the worst nuclear disaster in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Chernobyl Disaster. From tragedy also comes gratitude. I have something to say about that.-------------Start your WEEKDAYS with a BANG! Bring a smile to your face! Be reminded or inspired to stretch and grow and gain knowledge of some significant (or insignificant

The war in Ukraine and the anniversary of Chernobyl bring to light lessons learned from the past and unfortunate worries of today.

Join Evan and Dylan as they welcome you back for season 2 of JAHP with a rousing discussion on the Chernobyl Disaster. In this episode we will discuss the history of the disaster, how it will be dealt with in the months and years after, and the state of Chernobyl today. From the sarcophagus to the exclusion zone and everything in between, you're not gonna want to miss this. Follow us on Instagram @just_another_history_podcast for information on upcoming episodes and to let your voice be heard via questions and polls that are posted regularly. We sincerely hope that you enjoy, and welcome back to season 2!!

Lauren W. will be co-hosting this non-fiction quarter of Reading Envy Russia. We share books we have already read and freely recommend, and also chat about the piles and shelves of books we are considering. Let us know your recommendations and where you hope to start in the comments, or join the conversation in Goodreads.Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 244: 2nd Quarter - Russian Non-Fiction Subscribe to the podcast via this link: FeedburnerOr subscribe via Apple Podcasts by clicking: SubscribeOr listen through TuneIn Or listen on Google Play Or listen via StitcherOr listen through Spotify Or listen through Google Podcasts Books we can recommend: Memories from Moscow to the Black Sea by Teffi Tolstoy, Rasputin, Others, and Me: The Best of Teffi by TeffiSecondhand Timeby Svetlana AlexievichThe Unwomanly Face of Warby Svetlana AlexievichLast Witnesses by Svetlana Alexievich, translated by Pevear & VolokhonskyZinky Boysby Svetlana AlexievichVoices of Chernobyl (also titled Chernobyl Prayer) by Svetlana Alexievich, translated by Keith GessenOther Russias by Victoria Lomasko, translated by Thomas CampbellThe Future is History by Masha Gessen Never Rememberby Masha Gessen, photography by Misha FriedmanWhere the Jews Aren't by Masha Gessen Pushkin's Children by Tatyana Tolstaya The Slynx by Tatyana TolstayaImperium by Ryszard Kapucinski, translated by Klara GlowczewskaA Very Dangerous Woman: The Lives, Loves and Lies of Russia's Most Seductive Spy by Deborah McDonald and Jeremy DronfieldPutin Country by Anne GarrelsLetters: Summer 1926 by Boris Pasternak, Marina Tsvetaeva, and Rainer Maria Rilke Sovietistan by Erika Fatland The Commissar Vanishes by David King Gulag by Anne Applebaum The Iron Curtain by Anne Applebaum The Magical Chorus by Solomon Volkov, translated by Antonina Bouis  Shostaskovich and Stalin by Solomon Volkov The Tiger by John Vaillant Owls of the Eastern Ice by Jonathan Slaght How to Tame a Fox (and Build a Dog): Visionary Scientists and a Siberian Tale of Jump-Started Evolution by Lee Alan Dugatkin and Lyudmila Trut Please to the Table by Anya von Bremzen Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking by Anya von Bremzen Books we are considering: All Lara's Wars by Wojchiech Jagielski, translated by Antonia Lloyd-JonesGulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, translated by Eric Ericson (there is a unabridged 1800+ pg, and an author approved abridged version, 400-some pages) Journey into the Whirlwind by Eugenia Ginzburg, translated by Paul Stevenson, Max Hayward Kolyma Tales by Varlam Shalamov, translated by John GladRiot Days by Maria AlyokhinaSpeak, Memory by Vladimir Nabokov The Life Written by Himself by Avvakum Petrov My Childhood by Maxim Gorky Teffi: A Life of Letters and Laughter by Edythe Haber Hope Against Hope by Nadezhda Mandelstam, tr. Max Hayward The Genius Under the Table: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Eugene Yelchin Putin's Russia: life in a failing democracy by Anna Politkovskaya ; translated by Arch Tait. A Russian diary: a journalist's final account of life, corruption, and death in Putin's Russia by Anna Politkovskaya Notes on Russian Literature by F.M. DostoevskyThe Sinner and the Saint: Dostoevsky and the Gentleman Murderer Who Inspired a Masterpiece by Kevin Birmingham The Most Dangerous Book: The Battle for James Joyce's Ulysses by Kevin BirminghamLess than One: Selected Essays by Joseph Brodsky Tolstoy Together by Yiyun Li The Border by Erika Fatland Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad by M.T. Anderson Red Plenty by Francis Spufford Lenin's Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire by David Remnick Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin by Timothy Snyder The Last Empire: Final Days of the Soviet Union by Serhii PlokhyThe Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine by Serhii PlokhyChernobyl: The History of a Nuclear Catastrophe by Serhii PlokhyNuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis by Serhii PlokhyMan with the Poison Gun: a Cold War Spy Story by Serhii PlokhyBabi Yar: A Document in the Form of a Novel by Anatoly Kuznetsov, tr. David Floyd Manual for Survival: An Environmental History of the Chernobyl Disaster by Kate Brown Plutopia: Nuclear Families, Atomic Cities, and the Great Soviet and American Plutonium Disasters by Kate BrownA Biography of No Place: From Ethnic Borderland to Soviet Heartland by Kate BrownOctober: The Story of the Russian Revolution by China Mieville Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russia by Peter Pomerantsev Across the Ussuri Kray by Vladimir Arsenyev, translated by Slaght An Armenian Sketchbook by Vasily Grossman, translated by Robert and Elizabeth Chandler A Writer at War: Vasily Grossman with the Red Army by Vasily GrossmanThe Road by Vasily GrossmanStalking the Atomic City: Life Among the Decadent and Depraved of Chernobyl by Markiyan Kamysh Midnight in Siberia: A Train Journey into the Heart of Russia by David Greene Mamushka: Recipes from Ukraine & beyond by Olia HerculesRed Sands by Caroline EdenBlack Sea by Caroline Eden Tasting Georgia by Carla Capalbo  Other mentions:PEN list of writers against PutinNew Yorker article about Gessen siblings Thanksgivukkah 2013  League of Kitchens - Uzbek lessonLeague of Kitchens - Russian lessonMasha Gessen on Ezra Klein podcast, March 2022Related episodes:Episode 067 - Rain and Readability with Ruth(iella) Episode 084 - A Worthy Tangent with Bryan Alexander Episode 138 - Shared Landscape with Lauren Weinhold Episode 237 - Reading Goals 2022Episode 243 - Russian Novel Speed Date Stalk us online:Reading Envy Readers on Goodreads (home of Reading Envy Russia)Lauren at GoodreadsLauren is @end.notes on InstagramJenny at GoodreadsJenny on TwitterJenny is @readingenvy on Instagram and Litsy All links to books are through Bookshop.org, where I am an affiliate. I wanted more money to go to the actual publishers and authors. You can see the full collection for Reading Envy Russia 2022 on Bookshop.org.

This week on Hashtag History, we are discussing the Chernobyl Disaster. This was an incident that occurred on April 26, 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine where a test went disastrously wrong and resulted in a radioactive explosion. Two people would die as a direct result of the explosion with nearly thirty more people dying over the course of the next few months due to exposure to the radiation. What is particularly devastating about this incident in History was the lack of transparency and the cover-up attempt on the part of the Soviet Union. This would lead to radioactive contamination throughout the Soviet Union and Western Europe for some ten days following the explosion. It is now estimated that upwards of 125,000 people died as a result of Chernobyl, having been exposed to radiation at levels nearly 400 times greater than those of the Hiroshima bombing. Chernobyl is considered to be the worst nuclear disaster in History. Follow Hashtag History on Instagram @hashtaghistory_podcast for all of the pictures mentioned in this episode. Citations for all sources can be located on our website at www.HashtagHistory-Pod.com. You can also check out our website for super cute merch! You can now sponsor a cocktail and get a shout-out on air! Just head to www.buymeacoffee.com/hashtaghistory or head to the Support tab on our website! Finally, you can locate us on www.Patreon.com/hashtaghistory where you can donate $1 a month to our Books and Booze Supply. All of your support goes a long ways and we are endlessly grateful! To show our gratitude, all Patreon Supporters receive an automatic 15% OFF all merchandise in our merchandise store, bonus Hashtag Hangouts episodes, a shoutout on social media, and stickers! THANKS FOR LISTENING! - Rachel and Leah

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought Chernobyl back into the news. Reliable reports indicate that the Russian takeover presents some … Continue reading From the Archive: How the Chernobyl Disaster Caused Implosion of Soviet Union

Chrissie gives you a brief history of the Chernobyl Disaster. Read the essay here: https://historywiththeszilagyis.org/hwts083 Find us on Twitter:The Network: @UFPEarth. The Show: @HistorySzilagyi. Chrissie: @TheGoddessLivia. Jason: @JasonDarkElf.Join us in the Federation Council Chambers on Facebook. Send topic suggestions via Twitter or to hwts@ufp.earth. History with the Szilagyis is supported by our patrons: Susan Capuzzi-De ClerckEd ChinevereLaura DullKris HillPlease visit patreon.com/historywiththeszilagyis Notes and/or Suggested Reading Svetlana Alexievich, Voices from Chernobyl. Adam Higgenbotham, Midnight in Chernobyl. For an excellent fictionalized account, HBO's Chernobyl. And listen to the accompanying podcast for historical background from the producers. www.hbo.com/chernobylUnited Federation of Podcasts is brought to you by our listeners. Special thanks to these patrons on Patreon whose generous contributions help to produce this podcast and the many others on our network! Nadhim BayattiVera BibleJosh BrewingtonTim CooperChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiTom ElliotVictor GamboaAlexander GatesThad HaitPeter HongLori KickingerJim McMahonAnn MarieJoe MignoneGreg MolumbyJustin OserCasey PettittMahendran RadhakrishnanMike RichardsNathan RothacherKevin ScharfJim StoffelTom Van ScotterVanessa VaughanDavid WillettYou can join this illustrious list by becoming a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/ufpearth

In April of 1986 disaster struck in the tiny nuclear city of Pripyat, Ukraine when the nearby nuclear reactor exploded hurling debris, and radiation, into the air. It turns out that this disaster was entirely predictable and avoidable but in those days there was no pessimism allowed in the Soviet Union so the fuse to the proverbial powder keg was lit and ignored until the whole thing blew up. In this episode of HPH we're taking a look at the failings of the reactor, teaching you literally everything we know about nuclear reactors, and of course telling you about the explosion and the horror that followed. So, grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy this episode of Hundred Proof History titled The Chernobyl Disaster: HBO Lied to Me! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/100proofhistory/message

Adam Higginbotham, author of 'Midnight in Chernobyl', joins Michael to discuss the passing of Viktor Bryukhano at the age of 85, the director of the Chernobyl nuclear plant who oversaw the disaster and the initial response efforts.   Bryukhanov was fired within weeks of the April 1986 explosion near the city of Pripyat in the north of the Ukrainian SSR in the Soviet Union.    Authorities sentenced him to 10 years in prison on charges of safety violations but he was released after serving half of his jail term.   Mr Higginbotham's book ‘Midnight In Chernobyl' draws on hundreds of hours of interviews conducted over the course of more than ten years, as well as letters, unpublished memoirs, and documents from recently-declassified archives. https://www.penguin.com.au/books/midnight-in-chernobyl-9780552172899 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please join us in welcoming VÏKÆ to chat with Heart of Indie Radio Co-Host Emme Lentino Born in Ukraine, Veronika Bell [who goes by the pseudonym VÏKÆ ] and her family moved to New Zealand to seek refuge after The Chernobyl Disaster. Veronika was introduced to the beauty of classical music from an early age; studying the piano (Royal Schools ABRSM) and going to ballet school as well as finishing a drama program all before the age of 12. Finding a niche within the performing arts gave Veronika a sense of purpose. Under the tutelage of Gina Sanders, Veronika studied the Trinity College Guildhall vocal syllabuses and at age 16 she was awarded a choral scholarship towards tertiary tuition. Originally enrolled in a Classical Performance program at University she switched to a Contemporary Performance program in her 3rd year. Veronika obtained a Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Performance Voice) and a Diploma for Graduates in Music (Jazz) in 2016 from The University of Otago. She became a resident vocalist of The Dunedin City Jazz Orchestra and began releasing her own music. Veronika formed and managed a band 'VTMNK'. When this venture dissipated, Veronika moved to Auckland to pursue a solo career as an artist. As a freelancing singer-songwriter, Veronika now works as a recording artist and teaches privately in her home studio. Amassing over 350k streams (collectively amongst all platforms) she celebrates the release of her debut EP FINE LINES. Veronika is a self-managed independent artist who creates all her own content, music videos, and photoshoots. VÏKÆ is actively gigging and has completed two tours in just under six months apart... and plans to do it all again in due course. Veronika's vocals have been compared to the likes of Imogen Heap and Halsey. VÏKÆ recently finished her second tour playing at major festivals Basecamp, The Mix Festival and Baydreams Nelson 2021. VÏKÆ has music to be released in 2021 with shows yet to be announced.

The April 1986 disaster at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine was the product of a flawed Soviet reactor design coupled with serious mistakes made by the plant operators. The accident caused the largest uncontrolled radioactive release into the environment ever recorded for any civilian operation, and large quantities of radioactive substances were released into the air for about 10 days. This accident affected many lives and changed how the world deals with nuclear material, even now. Listen now to hear this story and maybe learn new facts about one of history's most infamous man-made disasters. Follow the link for show notes and references https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-RKfpkmbNmHMGRSpR2sV-bcT0MEGtWAFAoMe25e-Ll0/edit?usp=sharing  Captions of transcript available on our Youtube Page

April 2021 saw the 35th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Whilst widely known around the world as a disastrous industrial accident, Sweden's involvement in the aftermath is usually overlooked. In this new special episode, we will explore how the world outside the USSR found out about the disaster, with help from a Swedish power plant worker's shoes!    As it is a special episode, we have a special creator of the episode picture; Åsa!

Jochen Wermuth, co-founder of Wermuth Asset Management, brings a level of depth and honesty on how environmental policy directly affects individuals. He shares the stories of growing up near Chernobyl and later his experiences in Northern Russia amidst an oil spill. Jochen shares his pain-points in the impact world and the candid conversations he has with his children about allocating their inheritance to impact.  Jochen has a deep desire to make an impact in all areas of his life and to be the most effective he can be through a life of honesty and modesty.In this episode, Jochen talks about:  How environment policy had a big impact on the individuals near the Chernobyl Disaster [1:39] His eye-opening visit to Northern Russia in 2011 that led to a realization that oil has a way of killing people in a brutal fashion [4:50] Failure in the early years of impact investing [8:45] The pain points of impact investing, particularly his disappointment in human nature [12:20] Paying the cost of climate change and his desire to scale thinking around climate solutions [21:10] Candid conversations with his children around the future of their inheritance [24:30]  Becoming more effective by living modestly [28:31] His negative perceptions of the rich and wealthy based on his German heritage [30:00] Resource Links Wermuth Asset Management Asset management with a focus on high risk-adjusted financial returns alongside positive environmental impact Greenpeace Using non-violent creative action to pave the way towards a greener, more peaceful world, and to confront the systems that threaten our environment  Fridays for Future  A youth-led and -organized movement to protest against the lack of action on the climate crisis

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Have you seen HBO's mini-series “Chernobyl”? The series dramatizes the Chernobyl Disaster in April, 1986 and explores why it happened, how the Societ Union tried to cover it up, as well as some of the people involved. Pretty interesting, but how historically accurate is the show? Well today, we have Adam Higginbotham, author of “Midnight in Chernobyl” to discuss the mini-series. Guest:  Adam Higginbotham Author of “Midnight in Chernobyl”                              

Until the 19th century, the Pripyat River basin on the border between Ukraine and Belarus was wetland and forest. As usual, humans kind of ruined it. They burned down forest for pasture land, or cut down trees to sell as timber—or for fuel to make glass and vodka. By the middle of the 20th century, most of that industry was gone, and human-driven reforestation efforts had remade the Pripyat region anew.

This Week’s Featured Interview: Donna Gilmore of SanOnofreSafety.org reports on Southern California Edison’s plans to bury 1,800 tons – that’s 3,600,000 pounds of high-level radioactive waste a mere 36 yards from high tide in canisters that are vulnerable to cracking in 2 years and leaking within 20 years.  Each one contains a Chernobyl disaster’s...