Chernobyl 40th Anniversary Special

The Chernobyl disaster (April 26, 1986) was the worst nuclear accident in history, caused by flawed reactor design, operator error, and Soviet secrecy. Explosions released massive radiation, killing responders and affecting millions. It exposed systemic failures, sped up Soviet collapse, and reshaped global nuclear safety standards. Portions of this content were created with the assistance of artificial intelligence. All AI-generated content is reviewed by humans prior to distribution and deemed in alignment with SCETV/SC Public Radio editorial standards.