Chapter
The Danger of Escalation to Nuclear War
16:37 - 25:27 (08:49)
The United States has found no evidence that nuclear weapons in storage are being taken out, but the danger of escalation to nuclear war remains very real. The prospect of using nuclear weapons should remain in the "unthinkable" territory it has occupied since World War II.
Clips
Ground burst is a much more dangerous option than air burst in the event of a nuclear explosion, as the radiation is multiplied many times over, making areas uninhabitable for a long time.
16:37 - 18:43 (02:05)
Summary
Ground burst is a much more dangerous option than air burst in the event of a nuclear explosion, as the radiation is multiplied many times over, making areas uninhabitable for a long time.
ChapterThe Danger of Escalation to Nuclear War
EpisodeWhat Are Tactical Nuclear Weapons, and What if Russia Uses Them?
PodcastThe Daily
The US is considering its options in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with the possibility of using conventional firepower or sharing that firepower with Ukraine.
18:44 - 22:07 (03:23)
Summary
The US is considering its options in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with the possibility of using conventional firepower or sharing that firepower with Ukraine. However, there is concern about getting into a tit-for-tat escalation that could result in the use of tactical weapons and devastating consequences.
ChapterThe Danger of Escalation to Nuclear War
EpisodeWhat Are Tactical Nuclear Weapons, and What if Russia Uses Them?
PodcastThe Daily
The United States has found no evidence of North Korea preparing to use nuclear weapons in battle, leading to belief that the only reason for them to possess such weapons would be as a tactic to intimidate and shock other nations.
22:07 - 23:51 (01:44)
Summary
The United States has found no evidence of North Korea preparing to use nuclear weapons in battle, leading to belief that the only reason for them to possess such weapons would be as a tactic to intimidate and shock other nations.
ChapterThe Danger of Escalation to Nuclear War
EpisodeWhat Are Tactical Nuclear Weapons, and What if Russia Uses Them?
PodcastThe Daily
The unpredictability of Putin poses a great danger, as he could possibly usher us into an unpredictable new age, leading to greater escalatory reactions, possibly even the dusting off of the old super bombs from the Cold War.
23:51 - 25:27 (01:35)
Summary
The unpredictability of Putin poses a great danger, as he could possibly usher us into an unpredictable new age, leading to greater escalatory reactions, possibly even the dusting off of the old super bombs from the Cold War.