Pressing the Button: JFK and the PALs
How does a "pal" stop an "individual psychotic" from launching a nuke? JFK had the answer.To get ad-free access, and bonus episodes, visit www.patreon.com/atomichobo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
27 Mai 18min
Pressing the Button: Eisenhower
Eisenhower introduced three big nuclear changes which overturned Truman's policies on presidential sole authority. To get ad-free access, plus extra episodes, consider joining my Patreon at www.patreo...
12 Mai 25min
Pressing the Button: 'Fat, dumb and happy'
More on Truman and sole presidential authority, and why did Curtis LeMay say he would refuse to be 'fat, dumb and happy' if America got nuked?As with last week's episode on Truman, I must acknowledge ...
6 Mai 25min
When The Wind Blows, Part 19
Jim finally accepts how dire their situation is. To get ad-free listening and bonus episodes, join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/atomichobo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
2 Mai 30min
Pressing the Button: Truman
First in a new series looking at presidential sole authority to "press the button", and what each President has done with that authority. First up is Truman, obviously, and the lesson for the military...
27 Apr 20min
When The Wind Blows, Part 18
Oh dear, it's starting to get really grim!To get ad-free listening, plus bonus epiosdes, join us at www.patreon.com/atomichobo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Apr 26min
Shadow Libraries
How do you protect the written word from the bomb? Using salt mines and shadow libraries and iron mountains!To get ad-free listening join my Patreon at www.patreon.com/atomichobo Hosted on Acast. See...
15 Apr 23min
When The Wind Blows, Part 17
Overkill, megadeath and a single Fruit Pastille. We approach the dreadful end.For ad-free listening, join me on Patreon at www.patreon.com/atomichobo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
3 Apr 26min
