Much of our discussions about nuclear weapons focus on Oppenheimer, the Manhattan Project, or the Cold War. But what does the current nuclear age really look like? Sarah Scoles joins Heather Williams to discuss her book “Countdown” and share first hand reporting on the scientists who work within the nuclear apparatus of the United States.
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On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss the Justice Department suing California, Trump using an anti-Semitic slur (again), the administration holding up Patriot missiles for Ukraine, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the DSR Daily for Monday, we break down the firing of Katie Zacharia, Elon’s pledge to hand out SpaceX shares to kids, the US annual budget gap hitting a five-year high, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 questions we should ask about nuclear weapons | Emma Belcher
There are more than 10,000 nuclear weapons in existence today, each one capable of causing immense destruction. Why don't we talk about this threat as much as some other major issues? In this practical talk, nuclear security expert Emma Belcher shares three questions you can ask ... Show More
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#210 — The Logic of Doomsday
Sam Harris speaks with William J. Perry and Lisa Perry about the ever-present threat of nuclear war. They discuss the history of nuclear weapons, the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the present threat of accidental nuclear war, nuclear terrorism, unil ... Show More
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