Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #593: Ernest Moniz, Max Brooks, Kristen Soltis Anderson
Mar 19, 2022
Ernest Moniz, a physicist and former U.S. Secretary of Energy, joins the discussion alongside Kristen Soltis Anderson, a savvy pollster and co-founder of Echelon Insights. They tackle the serious implications of rising nuclear tensions and geopolitical shifts, humorously woven into a critique of current events. The conversation also navigates the intersection of corporate politics and social issues, examining Disney’s role in the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ debate, all while unpacking the complexities of cultural values amid the pandemic.
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Nuclear Threat
- Nuclear weapons are a serious threat, and the current period is the most dangerous.
- Putin's reckless language about possibly using nuclear weapons has increased concerns.
Lost Nukes
- There are lost nuclear weapons, some of which have never been recovered.
- This raises concerns about the security and potential misuse of these weapons.
Lost Nuke Locations
- One lost nuke fell into the ocean from an aircraft carrier.
- Other American weapons have been lost in places like North Carolina.