

Ep 109: John Noonan on Nuclear Weapons and Policy
Feb 6, 2024
John Noonan, senior advisor at POLARIS National Security, discusses all things nuclear including the life of a missileer, the current U.S. arsenal and its production problems, the strategy of deterrence, and how Congressional oversight impacts good government.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Growing Up, Military Inspiration, and Joining the Air Force
01:37 • 3min
Choosing Between Marines and Submariners and Becoming a Missile Combat Crew Commander
04:19 • 2min
The Portrayal of Nuclear Weapons and Policy in War Games
05:52 • 4min
Evolution of Nuclear Strategy: Cold War to Present
10:10 • 18min
Congressional Oversight and Funding the Military
27:41 • 26min
Conversations on Partisan Behavior in the DoD and Personal Anecdote
53:15 • 2min