May 15, 2024
The Hidden Truths of Nuclear Warfare: A Deep Dive into Prevention and Contingency Planning
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In this episode
Annie Jacobsen, a celebrated investigative journalist and Princeton University alumna, sits down with Fred to discuss her latest bestseller, Nuclear War. This book dives into the chilling details of nuclear warfare’s catastrophic effects, aiming to highlight the importance of prevention over preparation. Don’t miss this riveting dialogue that goes beyond the pages of Annie’s book to address the critical need for contingency planning, the implications for North America and beyond, and the pivotal choices facing global powers today.
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The Hidden Truths of Nuclear Warfare: A Deep Dive into Prevention and Contingency Planning
What you’ll learn
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The importance of national security in the context of nuclear warfare.
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How nations have historically managed the threat of nuclear war through deterrence strategies and ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.
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The immediate and long-term impacts on human life, the environment, and global politics.
More about our guest
Annie Jacobsen is the author of the Pulitzer Prize–finalist in history The Pentagon’s Brain, the New York Times bestsellers Nuclear War, Area 51 and Operation Paperclip, and other books. She was a contributing editor at the Los Angeles Times Magazine. A graduate of Princeton University, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two sons.
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