Kelsey teaches Carly about the Chernobyl Disaster. In this episode, we discuss how a nuclear reactor works, what the heck fission is, and the mechanicals of the day that lead to disaster. It's not going to be fun, but boy is it interesting. Tune in next week for the aftermath and more commentary from your favorite high school duo just trying to learn about the world.

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'Voices From Chernobyl': Survivors' Stories by Melissa Block | npr.org

What HBO’s “Chernobyl” Got Right, and What It Got Terribly Wrong by Masha Gessen | newyorker.com

NUCLEAR 101: How Does a Nuclear Reactor Work? | energy.gov

Chernobyl disaster | britannica.com

Chernobyl Accident 1986 | world-nuclear.org

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Design Flaws, Known to Moscow, Called Major Factor in Chernobyl by by Stuart Diamond, Special To the New York Times | nytimes.com

Who was Valery Legasov, the Soviet scientist that saved the world from Chernobyl? by Ksenia Zubacheva | rbth.com

Scientist who exposed true extent of Chernobyl disaster killed himself a day after second anniversary by Namrata Tripathi | meaww.com

The Tragic Story Of Valery Legasov, The Physicist Who Committed Suicide After Investigating Chernobyl by Natasha Ishak | allthatsinteresting.com