Topic: Plutonium

6 chapters across the catalog

Pell-Mell
Episode 1752 3:13:13 - 3:16:22

1752: Pell-Mell

Geiger Counters, Uranium Rocks and Personal Radiation Safety

A second "Tip of the Day" recommended that every household in 2025 should own a modern, handheld Geiger counter. One host demonstrated the device's effectiveness using a uranium rock from his personal collection. Suggested uses included checking for radioactive food at fish markets or ensuring tea hasn't been laced with plutonium at the Russian Tea Room.

Mud on the Truck
Episode 436 1:43:52 - 1:50:39

436: Mud on the Truck

Mars Curiosity Probe, Plutonium Lasers, and Scaling Objects

A listener challenges the hosts' skepticism regarding the Mars Curiosity rover, explaining that the probe uses plutonium-powered lasers for rock analysis. The presence of rover parts in every photo is defended as a standard scientific practice for scaling. Despite the detailed explanation, the hosts remain unconvinced of the mission's authenticity.

Apes on iPads
Episode 388 1:51:05 - 1:59:06

388: Apes on iPads

Listener Call-outs and Plutonium Physics

Donations continue with various "de-douching" requests and call-outs of non-donating friends. A scientist listener provides a technical explanation of plutonium weapons, confirming the hosts' previous assertions that North Korea's nuclear capabilities may be exaggerated. The segment concludes with a series of "MILF" and "karma" shots for listeners across North America.

Bear Bile
Episode 387 13:19 - 19:50

387: Bear Bile

Donald Gregg, North Korea Nuclear Capabilities, Bobby Ray Inman

Former Ambassador Donald Gregg appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss North Korea's nuclear program, noting that their existing weapons are plutonium-based rather than uranium-based. Plutonium weapons are characterized as less stable and less powerful than uranium alternatives. Gregg's personal connections in Austin, Texas, include Admiral Bobby Ray Inman, a former high-ranking official at the CIA and NSA.

Two Batteries One Cup
Episode 329 2:21:33 - 2:28:50

329: Two Batteries One Cup

MK Ultra, Human Experimentation, Fort Detrick

The discussion turns to documented instances of government-led human experimentation, including the injection of plutonium into children and the CIA's MK Ultra program. The hosts explore theories regarding the origins of AIDS at Fort Detrick and the use of biological agents as weapons, citing various declassified documents and historical reports.