970: Annie Jacobsen | The Nuts and Bolts of Nuclear Annihilation

Are you afraid of the possibility of nuclear war? Chances are good you're not scared enough. Journalist Annie Jacobsen is here to change all that!

What We Discuss with Annie Jacobsen:

• What checks and balances keep us safe from nuclear attacks — and prevent such attacks from being initiated accidentally?
• Why nuclear war preparedness and response plans are woefully inadequate under even the mildest potential scenarios.
• The mechanics and strategies of nuclear warfare and the fantasy of space-based defense systems.
• The terrifying concept of nuclear EMPs and their consequences.
• The chilling reality of nuclear winter and its aftermath on those unlucky enough to survive the first blasts.
• And much more...

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