Download the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or SoundCloud. In 1983, a movie was released about nuclear war that shocked 100 million Americans. This episode dives into the movie and how it impacted President Reagan to change his views on nuclear weapons policy. Washington Post Reporter Dan Zak is also interviewed about his book […]
The Cuban Missile Crisis
Download the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or SoundCloud. It was one of the tensest moments in American history. The discovery of Soviet nuclear missile infrastructure in Cuba set off a chain of events that could have exploded into nuclear war at any moment. This episode dives into the details and also covers the […]
Congressman Ted Lieu on Nuclear First-Strike
Download the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or SoundCloud. 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. Our analysts also discuss the latest North Korean ballistic missile test […]
Syria’s Chemical Weapons With Mallory Stewart
Download the podcast on SoundCloud, iTunes, or Google Play. In this episode, former Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance Mallory Stewart talks about Syria’s chemical weapons program and the steps the U.S. government have taken to deter future chemical weapons attacks by the Assad regime. To listen to other podcast […]
MacArthur’s Almost Nuclear War
Download the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or SoundCloud. During the Korean War, General Douglas MacArthur requested permission to use more than 30 nuclear weapons. This episode dives into the story and takes you inside modern day North Korea with MIT expert Dr. Jim Walsh. To listen to other podcast episodes, click here.
