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970: Annie Jacobsen | The Nuts and Bolts of Nuclear Annihilation

The Jordan Harbinger Show

CHAPTER

The Threat of a Nuclear EMP Attack

This chapter explores the possibility of a nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack on the United States, detailing the devastating impact such an event would have on the country's infrastructure and landmass. Experts analyze the implications of this type of attack, discussing the chaos it could unleash, from widespread power outages to transportation failures. The narrative delves into the simplicity and complexity of electromagnetic pulses, highlighting the catastrophic effects of an EMP on electronic systems on a national scale.

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