Each episode of Distillations podcast takes a deep-dive into a moment of science-related history in order to shed light on the present.
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Episode 34: Criminal Chemistry
We’re rather fond of chemistry here at Distillations, but even we have to admit that not everyone who’s interested in chemistry is inspired purely by a love of science. On today’s show we explore the uses of chemistry on either side of the law.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:31 Introduction
01:08 Element of the Week: Arsenic
03:12 A Conversation with Jay Aronson
07:34 Review: Breaking Bad
10:58 Quote: Emma Goldman
11:09 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Jennifer Dionisio for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.