Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison were two of the greatest inventors of their time—but also fierce rivals. Their battle over how electricity should power the world—Tesla’s alternating current vs. Edison’s direct current—became known as the “War of Currents.” This episode explores their inventions, personalities, and the legacy of their intense competition.

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