Davis Winkie

Davis Winkie, a defense reporter for USA TODAY who specializes in military and national security, sheds light on the U.S. nuclear arsenal. He explains the concept of the 'nuclear sponge' and the dire implications of an attack on missile silos. Discussion includes the high costs of the Sentinel program, projected delays, and the ongoing debate about land-based ICBMs. Winkie also addresses the risks of a new nuclear arms race with nations like Russia and China, while unveiling innovative fallout modeling techniques developed with expert Alex Wellerstein.