The 20th century was a time of unparalleled advancement in science and technology, along with the associated destruction caused by two world wars. I think the most important person to positively influence the 20th century was Winston Churchill. His importance was especially pronounced during World War II, in which his leadership may well have saved the world from long-term Nazi tyranny. But Churchill played key roles in many realms of life, and especially in literature. Indeed, Churchill was awarded the 1953 Nobel Prize for literature, which is certainly not the typical achievement of a politician. Churchill also displayed a keen interest in technological development and scientific advancement, the subject of today’s podcast, which is part 1 of a two-part episode. To explore Churchill’s connection to science and technology, I interviewed Jim Muller. Jim is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Alaska Anchorage. He is one of the world’s foremost authorities on Winston Churchill as well as the academic chairman of the Churchill Centre and the author of many works on Churchill.
Episode 20. Gravitational Waves: Nobel Laureate Rai Weiss
Episode 19. Yellow Rain: Matthew Meselson
Episode 18. Herbicidal Warfare: Matthew Meselson
Episode 17. Cooperation: Robert Axelrod
Episode 16. Forensic Science: Bruce Budowle
Episode 15. Bioterrorism: Paul Keim
Episode 14. Aquaporins: Nobel Laureate Peter Agre
Episode 13. Water Sanitation: Dennis Warner
Episode 12. Climate Change: John Matthews
Episode 11. Winston Churchill’s Science, Part 2: James Muller
Episode 9. British Explorers, Part 2: Andrea Hart and Max Barclay
Episode 8. British Explorers, Part 1: Ian Owens
Episode 7. Animal Intelligence: Irene Pepperberg
Episode 6. Chemical Causes of Obesity: Bruce Blumberg
Episode 5. Explorers and Extinction in Hawaii: Dan Lewis
Episode 4. Finding Pluto: Kevin Schindler and Will Grundy
Episode 3. U.S. Congressional Attacks on Science: Melinda Baldwin and Josh Shiode
Episode 2. Nuclear Weapons and the Cold War: Jose Goldemberg and Frank N. von Hippel
Episode 1. Endocrine Disruption: Pete Myers
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