Episode 62: The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Pt. 2 Counting Lives

In this episode, Kayla and Venus finish the story of the Chernobyl disaster, starting from the evacuation of Pripyat. They describe the heroic efforts of the liquidators, the ongoing environmental and health repercussions, and the current state of nuclear power across the globe.

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