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NukeTalk

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Nuclear Weapons Policy

Nuclear weapons aren't just a national security issue; they are also a human rights issue. Building a safer future requires an examination of past and present nuclear policy. NukeTalk investigates nuclear weapons policy by looking at the human impact of nuclear weapons. And brings the stories of those affected to you. NukeTalk is hosted by Ploughshares.

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As we conclude our Nuclear Ballot season, we are wrapping up with an Inauguration Special Report. Our guest is Jon Wolfsthal, Director of Global Risk at the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), as we explore what comes next regarding nuclear poli... more

In our 2024 holiday episode, we’re joined by Jamie Kwong, a Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to explore the fascinating connection between climate change and nuclear weapons. Grab your favorite holiday drink and listen in!

What's at stake in this election? With nukes on the line, experts share what’s on their minds just days before the election. How could this election reshape US nuclear policy? 

Find out with insights from Molly Hurley, Allen Hester, and Esther Im a... more

This election isn’t just about votes—it’s about who controls the world’s most powerful weapons. In this season of NukeTalk, we will explore The Nuclear Ballot: How the U.S. Election Shapes Nuclear Policy. We bring you insights from top nuclear weapon... more

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Recent Guests

Jamie Kwong
Fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: The Holiday Episode: Nuclear Winter
Molly Hurley
Digital storyteller and content strategist for Bombshell Toe Policy and Arts Collective, and youth advisor to the nuclear program for the Prospect Toe Foundation, culture columnist for Ink Stick Media.
Bombshell Toe Policy and Arts Collective
Episode: The Nuclear Ballot: Nukes & Votes
Esther Im
Senior Policy Advisor for Peace and Security at Foreign Policy for America, covering nuclear issues involving Iran, China, and North Korea.
Foreign Policy for America
Episode: The Nuclear Ballot: Nukes & Votes
Allen Hester
Legislative Representative for Nuclear Disarmament and Pentagon Spending at the Friends Committee for National Legislation.
Friends Committee for National Legislation
Episode: The Nuclear Ballot: Nukes & Votes
David Kearn
Associate professor at St. John's University and visiting scholar at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School, previously worked on the 2018 Nuclear Posture Review.
St. John's University
Episode: The Nuclear Ballot: Command & Control
Mackenzie Knight
Senior research associate on the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, co-author of the Nuclear Notebook.
Federation of American Scientists
Episode: The Nuclear Ballot: Command & Control
Katie Kingsbury
Editorial page editor at The New York Times, overseeing opinion reports.
The New York Times
Episode: The Nuclear Ballot: Command & Control
Bill Hennigan
Writer focused on national security issues in the opinion section at The New York Times.
The New York Times
Episode: The Nuclear Ballot: Command & Control
Taylor Barnes
Field reporter for the Military Industrial Complex with Inkstick Media.
Inkstick Media
Episode: Atomic Assembly: Savannah River Site, South Carolina

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Ploughshares
Hosts discussions centered on nuclear weapons policy, emphasizing the human impact of these policies and striving to bring awareness to the effects of nuclear issues on individuals and communities.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
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    5
    lilmonimoni
    United States4 years ago
  • High quality podcast. Great content, and so very important.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Moller
    5 years ago
  • Not really a national security podcast

    This is coming from a center left person here, but this is really a political pod about the big grab bag liberal wishlist of policies, with a patina of foreign policy. It’s not a nuclear / foreign policy pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DaveHochh
    United States5 years ago
  • Informative and inspirational

    Give a lot of good info like behind the scenes stuff in nuclear policy. Also provide a lot of inspiration for me like the concept of deterrence. Give this a try!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SJ Chong
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • unfortunately the show has deteriorated….

    I listen to several proliferation podcasts…. unfortunately this fall their CEO has decided to use this weekly podcast as his personal political platform…. unfortunately, weekly fact updates have digressed to to a diatribe…. unsubscribing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    lcoknits
    United States6 years ago

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Many find the discussions on the human impact of nuclear policy compelling, with personal stories that resonate deeply.
Some express frustration over a perceived shift to more political commentary at the expense of technical details.
Overall, there’s a strong sentiment that this show fills a vital informational gap on nuclear security issues.
Listeners appreciate the informative and inspirational content that makes complex nuclear policy relatable and understandable.

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The Nuclear Ballot: Inauguration Special Report
Q: With Trump back in office, where do you see the US nuclear policy heading in the coming years, and what scares you about this?
Jon expressed concern about the lack of strategic deterrence in U.S. nuclear policy since Trump does not prioritize alliances, which may lead to an increase in adversarial behavior and nuclear arms races.
The Nuclear Ballot: Inauguration Special Report
Q: What are some potential surprises or developments that you think we might see in the second term?
Jon suggested that Trump's unpredictable leadership could lead to significant risks in international relations, with potential aggressions from adversaries like China and North Korea.
The Nuclear Ballot: Inauguration Special Report
Q: How has his policy kind of evolved and shifted since leaving office? What has he said on the campaign trail after winning the election?
Jon pointed out that Trump is picking appointees based on media presence and financial acumen rather than on experience or ideology, leading to concerns about their effectiveness.
The Nuclear Ballot: Inauguration Special Report
Q: For listeners who might need a refresher, how would you summarize his first term in terms of nuclear policy, domestic policy, and foreign policy?
Jon described Trump's first term as chaotic and disruptive, predicting more of the same in the second term with significant risks in U.S. nuclear policy and foreign relations.
The Nuclear Ballot: Command & Control
Q: What is the perspective on the impact of media narratives concerning nuclear weapons?
Media portrayals can exaggerate the complexities of nuclear command and control, often missing the lack of safeguards and the urgent need for public dialogue about nuclear authority.

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The content consistently revolves around nuclear weapons and their intersection with various critical global issues such as climate change, electoral politics, and international relations. Episodes feature discussions on the implications of nuclear policies on global security, the historical context of nuclear facilities, and personal narratives of communities affected by nuclear activities. What sets this apart is a strong emphasis on the human stories behind the statistics, examining everything from radiation exposure to the struggles for recognition and compensation by those impacted by governmental policies. The combination of expert interviews and personal testimonies makes the exploration deeply engaging and timely, especially in the ... more

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1. Jamie Kwong
2. Molly Hurley
3. Esther Im
4. Allen Hester
5. David Kearn
6. Mackenzie Knight
7. Katie Kingsbury
8. Bill Hennigan

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