The Forgotten Meltdown
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It’s 1961 in Idaho Falls. The US government’s attempt to set the course for America’s nuclear future turns tragic when the SL-1 reactor explodes, leading to the gruesome death of three soldiers. But what caused this tragedy? Was it really a murder/suicide inspired by a jealous love triangle? Or was this an excuse to hide something much darker?  Follow Redacted: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting https://wondery.com/links/redacted/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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