#120 Annie Jacobsen - Nuclear Armageddon in 2024
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Nuclear Command: The Urgency of Response
This chapter explores the critical protocols and decision-making processes that unfold after a ballistic missile launch towards the United States. It emphasizes the complexities of confirming nuclear threats, the president's unique authority in launch decisions, and the chilling reality that launched missiles cannot be recalled. The discussion underscores the staggering numbers of nuclear arsenals and the pressing need for disarmament, while addressing the risks of maintaining such overwhelming destructive power.
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