An inside have a look at Chornobyl, 40 years later – the place radiation, deserted cities, and struggle now collide.
An inside have a look at Chornobyl, 40 years after the catastrophe. The exclusion zone stays radioactive – now formed by struggle. From abandoned cities to returning wildlife and rising army danger, what’s unfolding there immediately raises pressing questions on nuclear hazard and what the longer term would possibly maintain.
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This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolome, Sonia Bhagat, and Chloe Ok Li, with Spencer Cline, Tuleen Barakat, Catherine Nouhan and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker and Noor Wazwaz.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our editorial intern is Tuleen Barakat. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of viewers engagement. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s govt producer.
Revealed On 29 Apr 2026
