Nukes Of Hazard
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 15:09:22
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Synopsis
All things nukes and the threats they pose to humanity.
Episodes
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50 Years Later
10/08/2018 Duration: 18minIn 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 Susan Burk and Ambassador Laura Kennedy. Music: www.bensound.com
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The Art of Violating the Deal
11/05/2018 Duration: 22minPresident Trump announced he would withdraw from and openly violate U.S. commitments under the Iran Deal. We speak with nuclear expert Joe Cirincione and Iran expert Barbara Slavin about the impacts of this catastrophic decision. Music: www.bensound.com
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Trump's New Nukes
02/02/2018 Duration: 26minThe Trump Administration has just released its Nuclear Posture Review (NPR), a document that calls for new nuclear capabilities and shatters a decades-old bipartisan consensus that reduced the role of nuclear weapons in American national security strategy. We dive into the NPR with nuclear experts Dr. Adam Mount, Anthony Wier, and Alexandra Bell. Music: www.bensound.com
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The Nuclear Triad
21/12/2017 Duration: 24min"The Nuclear Triad" defines the three strategic delivery systems in the U.S. nuclear arsenal: land-based missiles, submarine-based missiles, and weapons delivered via heavy bombers. As the United States is set to spend over $1 trillion sustaining and rebuilding this arsenal, we take a look into the triad's history and future with Dr. Alex Wellerstein, a premier nuclear historian. Music: www.bensound.com
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Decertifying Without Cause
16/10/2017 Duration: 18minCiting no substantive evidence, President Trump announced that he would not certify the Iran nuclear agreement, setting up a 60-day window for Congress to potentially re-impose nuclear-related sanctions against Iran. This episode dives into why Congress should do what it does best -- nothing -- with Tess Bridgeman, a former Deputy Legal Adviser to the National Security Council (NSC). Music: www.bensound.com
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Cooperative Threat Reduction or: How I Stopped Worrying and Got Rid of the Bomb
15/09/2017 Duration: 16minWhen the Cold War ended, four separate countries suddenly inherited the former Soviet nuclear arsenal. Destroying and removing those weapons was a herculean effort, and it couldn't have been done without the bipartisan leadership of two U.S. Senators. We tell the story with Senators Nunn and Lugar, as well as former Assistant Secretary of Defense Andrew Weber. Music: www.bensound.com
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The Once and Future Framework
11/08/2017 Duration: 17minIn 1994, the United States negotiated an agreement with North Korea that curbed its nuclear ambitions for eight years. The collapse of the agreement offers lessons for diplomatic efforts today. Amidst heated rhetoric between President Trump and North Korean leadership, this episode dives into the agreement with North Korea experts Jon Wolfsthal, Joel Wit, and Ambassador Robert Gallucci. Music: www.bensound.com
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Trinity: The First Nuclear Test
28/07/2017 Duration: 15minContrary to popular belief, the first nuclear explosion in human history took place not in Japan, but in New Mexico. This episode dives into that test and explains why Congress is threatening progress made on nuclear arms control. Music: www.bensound.com
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The Iran Deal Two-Year Anniversary
14/07/2017 Duration: 18minIt's been two years since the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action -- commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal -- was signed. We speak to Ambassador Wendy Sherman, the lead U.S. negotiator of the agreement, and Richard Nephew, the lead American sanctions expert during the negotiations. Ambassador Sherman and Mr. Nephew discuss the merits of the agreement and the consequences of a U.S. withdrawal from it. Music: www.bensound.com
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The Cloud of Nuclear Winter
30/06/2017 Duration: 18minIn 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 Dr. Michael Mills, a scientific expert on the catastrophic consequences of a nuclear war -- known as nuclear winter. Music: www.bensound.com
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The Day After A Nuclear War
15/06/2017 Duration: 17minIn 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 "Almighty," which profiles nuclear activists and covers the history of U.S. nuclear weapons. Music: www.bensound.com
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The Cuban Missile Crisis
02/06/2017 Duration: 12minIt 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 latest national missile defense test with Center expert Philip Coyle. Music: www.bensound.com
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Congressman Lieu on Nuclear First Strike
19/05/2017 Duration: 14minOne 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 that could have struck U.S. territory. Music: www.bensound.com
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Nukes of Hazard: MacArthur's Almost Nuclear War
05/05/2017 Duration: 18minDuring the Korean War, General Douglas MacArthur requested 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. Music: http://www.bensound.com
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Nukes of Hazard: Goldsboro and the Nuclear News
21/04/2017 Duration: 14minIn 1961, a nuclear bomb almost detonated over North Carolina. This episode explains how a nuclear catastrophe was barely avoided, and brings you up to date on two key nuclear news stories in North Korea and Iran. Music: http://www.bensound.com