Dan Carlin's Hardcore History: Addendum EP29 The Handmaidens of the Apocalypse
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Apr 5, 2024 
Investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen joins the podcast to discuss the dire consequences of nuclear war as depicted in her new book. Topics include the horrors of nuclear conflict, the importance of space-based defense systems, presidential power in nuclear threats, the terrifying scale of nuclear weapons, the prospect of a rogue nuclear attack by North Korea, and reflections on warfare for positive change.
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Nuclear Weapons Importance
- Nuclear weapons discussions are crucial and should be more prevalent.
- The potential for dystopian outcomes necessitates constant awareness and dialogue.
Jacobsen's Focus
- Annie Jacobsen, an investigative journalist, focuses on war, weapons, national security, and secrets.
- Her book explores the potential consequences of deterrence failure, a critical concern in national security.
World's End
- Jacobsen's book aims to depict the horrors of nuclear war in graphic detail.
- General Robert Keeler's statement about the world potentially ending in hours underscores the urgency.