Critical federal funds have been eliminated for public media. Your donation today keeps us strong.

DONATE NOW

KRMU in Durango, CO is having technical difficulty due to utility power issues at our transmission site. We're working to restore full functionality. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Stream live and on-demand content now on our new app:
RMPBS+
go back to Shows
The Bomb show's poster

The Bomb

A powerful story of the most destructive invention in human history, outlining how America developed the nuclear bomb, how it changed the world and how it continues to loom large in our lives. Witness the raw power and strangely compelling beauty of rare views of above-ground nuclear tests.

Latest episode

RMPBS Passport

Please log in to your PBS Passport account to watch this video

Become a Member

The Bomb

Season 1 Episode 1 | 114m 41s | CC

A powerful story of the most destructive invention in human history, outlining how America developed the nuclear bomb, how it changed the world and how it continues to loom large in our lives. Witness the raw power and strangely compelling beauty of rare views of above-ground nuclear tests.

Episodes