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Margaret Killjoy
Writer, podcaster, and historian-focused commentator invited as the episode's featured guest to discuss the history and dangers of nuclear weapons and strategic bombing.
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Dec 2, 2025
• 1h 15min
Part One: The Men Who Might Have Killed Us All
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Margaret Killjoy, a writer, podcaster, and historian, dives deep into the chilling history of nuclear weapons. She explores how humanity's decision-making led to the stockpiling of destructive atomic bombs, posing an ongoing threat to civilization. The discussion includes near misses during the Cold War, the moral calculations behind creating the bombs, and the paradox of those who facilitated nuclear development—seen as both heroes and potential mass murderers. Margaret also highlights the precarious nature of modern nuclear strategies and their catastrophic implications.
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