Featured Nukes of Hazard Podcast: 50 Years Later In 1963, President John F. Kennedy feared that 25 countries could possess nuclear weapons by the 1970’s. Today, nine countries have them. Many experts attribute this to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), an agreement that turns 50 this year. We explore the Treaty and its future […]
Front and Center: November 17, 2018
Giving Tuesday It’s that time of year again! After you hit the stores on Black Friday and shop online for Cyber Monday, celebrate Giving Tuesday Nov. 27 by making a tax-deductible donation to us! Want a head start on donating? That’s great — you can donate here. Wanted: Policy Intern Do you know a college student […]
Front and Center: October 20, 2018
Featured Nukes of Hazard Podcast Episode Congressman Lieu on Nuclear First Strike: One single person has the sole authority to launch U.S. nuclear weapons: The President of the United States. We spoke with Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) about his bill that would limit presidential nuclear authority. Listen Our Take Op-ed: Reports of the Death […]
Front and Center: September 16, 2018
Featured Nukes of Hazard Podcast Episode The Cloud of Nuclear Winter: In 1961, the Soviet Union tested the largest nuclear weapon in history. At about 3,800 times more powerful than the bombs used against Japan, the effects were unimaginable. This episode dives into this and other harrowing stories of nuclear testing. We also interview […]
Front and Center: August 11, 2018
NEW Nukes of Hazard Podcast Episode 50 Years Later: In 1963, President John F. Kennedy feared that 25 countries could possess nuclear weapons by the 1970’s. Today, nine countries have them. Many experts attribute this to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), an agreement that turns 50 this year. We explore the Treaty and its future with Ambassador […]