

Ep 223 | What Nuclear War Under Joe Biden Would Look Like | Annie Jacobsen | The Glenn Beck Podcast
Aug 17, 2024
Annie Jacobsen, a journalist and expert on nuclear warfare, warns about the existential threat nuclear conflict poses today. She discusses the alarming responsibilities of nuclear decision-making, particularly for the president, with insights into the 'nuclear football' and the urgent choices leaders must make. Annie also delves into Operation Paperclip, revealing the ethical implications of employing former Nazi scientists. Together with Glenn, they contemplate the precarious balance of trust in leadership amid rising global tensions with Russia and China.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Nuclear Deterrence: A Fragile Balance
04:26 • 12min
Nuclear Decision-Making Under Pressure
16:50 • 2min
Nuclear Decision-Making: Weighty Choices
19:20 • 16min
Exploring Self-Defense Alternatives and Historical Reflections
35:39 • 3min
Moral Complicity and Scientific Collaboration in Nazi Germany
38:27 • 11min
Exploring National Security and the Erosion of Trust
49:54 • 5min