A reality check on Putin’s nuclear threat
1 big thing4 Okt 2022

A reality check on Putin’s nuclear threat

Putin has said that Russia would use all available means to protect itself, with thinly veiled warnings about using nuclear weapons. He said last week, “This is not a bluff.” Just how credible are these threats? Plus, why we stay and rebuild in the face of devastating storms. And, Kim Kardashian’s 1.26 million dollar settlement with the SEC. GUESTS: Axios’ Michael Graff and Dan Primack; The Brookings Institution's Angela Stent. CREDITS: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Lin, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: U.S. grapples with risk of nuclear war over Ukraine How Hurricane Ian caught so many off guard Kim Kardashian to pay $1.26 million in crypto charges settlement

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