The Tucker Carlson Show Nuclear Expert Predicts How Launching a Single Nuke Could Wipe Out All of Humanity
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Oct 17, 2025 Ivana Hughes, a Columbia University professor and nuclear weapons expert, explores the catastrophic implications of nuclear detonations. She discusses the horrific aftermath of a nuke over Times Square, describing the blast and radiation effects. Hughes highlights the threat of nuclear war escalation and the dire consequences of nuclear winter, which could lead to global famine. She critiques existing nuclear policies and advocates for disarmament, emphasizing the moral insanity of maintaining these arsenals in a modern world.
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Nukes Defy Space And Time
- A single nuclear weapon can have local destruction plus global and multi-generational effects through radiation.
- Modern arsenals and higher yields make even one detonation far more catastrophic than conventional explosions.
Marshall Islands Still Contaminated
- The Castle Bravo test in 1954 produced a mushroom cloud tens of miles high and contaminated nearby Marshall Islands.
- Parts of the Marshall Islands remain unsafe for multi-generational residence decades after testing ceased.
One Detonation Can Trigger Full War
- A one-megaton airburst over Times Square would evaporate the fireball radius and cause mass death and injuries.
- War games predict a single nuclear use will likely escalate into full-scale nuclear war due to existing protocols.
