
Sarah Scoles
Science journalist and author of Countdown: The Blinding Future of Nuclear Weapons
Top 3 podcasts with Sarah Scoles
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Feb 15, 2024 • 37min
455 | Sarah Scoles: What Does the Future Hold for America's Nuclear Arsenal?
Joining The Realignment, Sarah Scoles, author of Countdown: The Blinding Future of Nuclear Weapons, discusses the modern nuclear weapons landscape, efforts to modernize America's vintage nuclear stockpile, and prospects for the nuclear status-quo, proliferation, and abolishment. She also explores the generational relationship with nuclear weapons and the role of nuclear weapons in preventing large-scale wars.

Sep 18, 2024 • 1h 11min
Chatter: UFO Culture, with Sarah Scoles
Science journalist Sarah Scoles, known for her insights on astronomy and the UFO community, discusses the evolution of UFO culture and its societal implications. She touches on the cultural impact of Carl Sagan's 'Contact' and its influence on her career. Scoles unravels the Roswell myth, the dynamics within the UFO community, and the challenges faced by researchers. The conversation also explores the balance of belief and skepticism in UFO sightings and the societal implications of potential extraterrestrial contact.

Jun 14, 2024 • 35min
WAGD: The Blinding Future of Nuclear Weapons
Journalist Sarah Scoles discusses her book 'Countdown' and shares insights on the modern nuclear age, including the experiences of scientists at nuclear weapons labs, the mission of the National Ignition Facility in achieving fusion reactions, collaboration between the private sector and government in nuclear weapons innovation, and the challenges of US nuclear arsenal modernization in a global context.