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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 9 MIN

Cold War Footprints: The Plutonium Mystery of Nanda Devi

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Join John as he unravels the chilling story of a secret 1965 CIA-Indian expedition that abandoned a nuclear generator high up on Nanda Devi, risking millions along the sacred Ganges. Explore the covert operations overshadowed by geopolitical intrigue, the environmental perils still lurking in the Himalayas, and how modern data science is offering hope in tracking nuclear remnants. Reflect with John on what this saga means for government transparency, ecosystem protection, and humanity’s responsibility to the future.

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