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The nuclear industry and its boosters promise clean, abundant energy, but nuclear power delivers expensive electricity while posing catastrophic radiation risks and a constant threat of nuclear war. M. V. Ramana, physicist and author of Nuclear is Not the Solution, explains why respecting the limits of the biosphere means reducing our energy use and rejecting elites' push for endless growth. Highlights include: Why nuclear energy is inherently risky due to its complex, tightly coupled systems that are prone to catastrophic failures that can't be predicted or prevented; Why nuclear waste poses long-term threats to all life by remaining dangerously radioactive for thousands of years, with no safe, permanent disposal solution and frequent storage failures; Why nuclear energy is expensive, with projects routinely running over budget and behind schedule; Why the expansion of nuclear energy increases the likelihood of devastating nuclear war; How climate change and war-time accidents or direct targeting increase the risks of nuclear catastrophe; Why nuclear Uranium mining and its wastes often require ‘sacrifice zones' that are disproportionately found in indigenous land and less powerful communities; How the nuclear industry shapes nuclear policy and debate by capturing regulators and creating an energy ‘panic' based on one-sided narratives that block democratic discussion and scrutiny; Why, despite the hype from the nuclear industry, new nuclear plant designs like small modular reactors are subject to the same cost and safety concerns as the old designs; Why the best answer to dealing with renewable energy's variability is not nuclear or fossil fuels but reducing demand; Why renewable energy is no panacea for planetary overshoot and why we need to have a broadly democratic conversation about living within the limits of the planet. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript: https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/mv-ramana OVERSHOOT | Shrink Toward Abundance OVERSHOOT tackles today's interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity's excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overpopulation, to growth-biased economic systems that lead to consumerism and social injustice, to the dominant worldview of human supremacy that subjugates animals and nature. Our vision of shrinking toward abundance inspires us to seek pathways of transformation that go beyond technological fixes toward a new humanity that honors our interconnectedness with all beings. Hosted by Nandita Bajaj and Alan Ware. Brought to you by Population Balance. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.populationbalance.org/subscribe Learn more at https://www.populationbalance.org Copyright 2025 Population Balance
My guest today, Zia Mian is co-director of Princeton University's Program on Science and Global Security. He's a physicist who has long studied nuclear weapons and nuclear security. In our conversation Zia Mian explains how scientists have impacted policy discussions about nuclear weapons since the dawn of the nuclear age, and how as the nuclear security landscape is evolving--and as science is advancing, scientists can continue to contribute to our understanding of the effects of a nuclear war. In addition to his perch at Princeton, Zia Mian serves as Co-Chair of the Scientific Advisory Group of the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. This is the first first international scientific body created by a United Nations treaty process for the purpose of advancing nuclear disarmament and in our conversation he explains how the work of scientists can contribute to a nuclear free world. We kick off, however, discussing the recent conflict between India and Pakistan and what this conflict says about the role of nuclear weapons in international security today. We recorded this conversation in conjunction with the Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference. To view other episodes in this series please visit GlobalDispatches.org
A new exhibit called 'the bomb' has opened at the University of New Mexico's Zimmerman Library. The exhibit takes visitors through a series of images, archival footage and film clips documenting the unsettling history and uncertain future of the world's most dangerous machine: nuclear weapons. KUNM News Director Megan Kamerick sits down with the exhibit's two creators and a university professor to discuss the project.Host: Lou DiVizioCorrespondent: Megan KamerickGuests:Eric Schlosser, Co-Creator, Journalist and Author, 'the bomb' ExhibitSmriti Keshari, Co-creator and Film Director, 'the bomb' ExhibitMyrriah Gómez, Associate Professor, University of New Mexico Honors College
As World War II raged in Europe and in the Pacific, scientists worked to develop a nuclear weapon that could end that war. Part of...
This country's nuclear arsenal is “geriatric.” And many of the people who maintain it are heading towards retirement. Plus, the agency that oversees the nuclear arsenal has not been immune to the possibility of federal staffing cuts. Colorado science writer Sarah Scoles examines the future of nuclear defense in her book, “Countdown: The Blinding Future of Nuclear Weapons.” She spoke with Ryan Warner at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte during last spring's Mountain Words Festival.Ryan will be back at this year's festival on May 24 to interview author Craig Childs, whose new book is "The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light."
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The Trump administration, which unilaterally withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Agreement during Donald Trump's first term, claims to be negotiating a new nuclear agreement with Iran. However, 'negotiations' are taking place under an escalation of economic coercive measures, a.k.a. sanctions, and military threats. Bahman Azad, president of the US Peace Council, delves into the hidden intentions of the Trump administration and the changes to Iran's foreign policy under its new president. Azad also explains what is happening in the context of the rise of the multipolar world and the decline of US hegemony, and what we can do in the United States to promote security and peace, as Israel and the US prepare for war. For more information, visit PopularResistance.org.
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Preview: Colleague Rick Fisher explains how nuclear weapons figured in the short escalatory battle over Kashmir. More later. 1955 NEVADA
Tucked in the city's municipal code is a law that prohibits the production, storage and launching of nuclear weapons in Chicago. We find out why the city decided this law was necessary.
Recently, the US military indicated that it wants to increase the number of space launches from Rocket Lab's launchpad on the Mahia Peninsula, including launching satellites that are involved in Nuclear command-control-and-comms. Valerie Morse from Peace Action Wellington, has questioned this development over the lack of transparency from the US military about what they are launching into space, and urged New Zealand to stay firm on it's stance on Nuclear Weapons. To talk about this, as well as what it means for New Zealand's independence, Producer Max spoke with Valerie Morse.
Preview: Colleague Blaine Holt (USAF Ret) explicates the myriad weapon systems used in the Kashmir shooting war, with comments on the report of strikes at the Pakistani nuclear weapon site. More LATER. 1951 LAS VEGAS
Eliana Johns hunts for nuclear weapons. She's a senior research associate at the Federation of American Scientists, where her team uses open-source intelligence — or OSINT — to uncover secrets about countries' nuclear capabilities and intentions. In fact, much of what we know today about China's nuclear arsenal comes from her colleagues' work, which used commercial satellite imagery to reveal that China is undertaking a massive nuclear buildup — at a pace far exceeding publicly available estimates from U.S. intelligence agencies. In our conversation, Johns explains where OSINT has worked best and why greater transparency around nuclear weapons is essential for a more stable and peaceful world. We recorded this live at the Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference.
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Bharat Karnad is Emeritus Professor for National Security Studies, Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi and Distinguished Fellow at the United Service Institution of India. His most recent book, Staggering Forward: Narendra Modi and India's Global Ambition was published by Penguin in September 2018. Previous books include Why India is Not a Great Power (Yet) (Oxford University Press, October 2015), Strategic Sellout: India-US Nuclear Deal (2009), India's Nuclear Policy (Praeger, 2008), Nuclear Weapons and Indian Security: The Realist Foundations of Strategy, now in its second edition (Macmillan, 2005, 2002), and Future Imperilled: India's Security in the 1990s and Beyond (Viking-Penguin, 1994).He was Member of the (First) National Security Advisory Board, Member of the Nuclear Doctrine-drafting Group, National Security Council, Government of India, and, formerly, Advisor on Defence Expenditure to the Finance Commission, India.Educated at the University of California (B.A., Santa Barbara; M.A., Los Angeles), he has been a Visiting Scholar at Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagne, and Foreign Fellow at the Shanghai Institutes of International Studies and the Henry L. Stimson Centre, Washington, DC. He lectures at the top military training and discussion forums, including CORE (Combined Operational Review and Evaluation), DRDO Annual Directors' Conference, National Defence College, Higher Command Courses at the Army War College, College of Air Warfare, College of Naval Warfare, College of Defence Management, College of Military Engineering, and at Army Command and Corps level fora and equivalent in the other two Armed Services, and Defence Services Staff College, and also at the Indian Administrative Service Academy, Foreign Service Institute, and the National Police Academy.He was commissioned by the Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence, to conceptualize, conduct for several years, and lecture at the annual Strategic Nuclear Orientation Course for Brigadier-rank officers and equivalent from the three Armed Services, and conceived and conducted the first ever high-level inter-agency war game on the nuclear tripwire in the subcontinent (at the Army War College, 2003).
The directive given to our Green Berets is to win by All Means Available. To do so, requires a combination of ingenuity, understanding the environment, a clear plan and precision execution. Mike Vickers built a career on winning America's shadow wars by All Means Available. Mike started his career as both a non-commissioned and commissioned officer Green Beret before becoming a Paramilitary Operations Officer at the Central Intelligence Agency. Mike later served as the Undersecretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, as well as the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, where he served as the lead Intelligence official at the Pentagon. Secretary Vickers joined Fran Racioppi to chronicle his new book By All Means Available, Memoirs Of A Life in Intelligence, Special Operations and Strategy. He has been a part of almost every American known and unknown conflict for the past 50 years; including leading the defeat of the Soviet Union in Afghanistan.We defined how America collects and uses intelligence in both national security and diplomacy. We discussed America's will to win large conflicts, when we've gotten it right and why we get it wrong. And we went deep on the real enemy facing America today.Mike sees the United States in a New Cold War that will challenge the nation like never before. He shares the reasons why America got here, and most importantly his Grand Strategy to rebuild a culture of winning global conflict to solidify America's position as the dominant world power for decades to come. Highlights0:00 Introduction6:29 Definition and Significance of Intelligence8:00 DoD intelligence use10:59 Joining the Army15:45 By all means necessary21:12 Politics in War judgement28:11 China & Russia38:00 Defining American power42:28 Nuclear Weapons in Iran & North Korea46:06 Mobilization of American troops48:48 Pakistan49:38 Media on disunity50:56 The arms race against China54:20 Covert action56:34 Denial of Service59:48 Regional and Global Deterrence1:03:07 Transforming out alliances1:10:49 The Next Threat1:14:03 SOF integration1:18:15 America's overconfidence1:20:51 10 Principles1:30:06 Daily HabitsQuotes“We are in dynamic times. We are in polarizing times.”“It's not just military and economic intelligence, it's economic, scientific, and technical intelligence that can make a big difference.”“It became the largest covert action program in CIA history.” “Drive them out by all means available.”“How are we going to win?”“Ammunition is what really sustains operational tempo.”“When America goes to war, we're going to bring everything and we are going to win.”“The more you put in it, the more you better win, and win quickly.”“America is arguably challenged right now, like never before.”“Once the sleeping giant wakes up, look out, they are going to lose.”“Strength is Power.”“There's economic, military, intelligence, political strength, the power of your ideals, and so you try to aggregate that.”"We will win the new Cold War.”“When you think your biggest enemy is another American or group of Americans something's wrong.”“Covert action is taking diplomacy operations, paramilitary operations, sabotage and others and just having it be done under title 50.”“Cyber is this unique weapon that it's used for espionage. It's a very powerful collection tool.”“You need survivable forward presence.”“I think the greatest threat is the combination of China and Russia and perhaps adding in Iran and North Korea.”Watch, listen or read our conversation from the Association of the United States Army as Secretary Vickers shares his leadership lessons learned through covert action; and don't miss the rest of our AUSA series.The Jedburgh Podcast is brought to you by University of Health & Performance, providing our Veterans world class education and training as fitness and nutrition entrepreneurs. Follow the Jedburgh Podcast and the Green Beret Foundation on social media.
Amid what appears to be mixed signals from President Trump, Israel is concerned over the possibility the US may negotiate a deal with Iran that could allow it to enrich uranium, which give it the capability of building nuclear weapons, as Israel ...
Amid what appears to be mixed signals from President Trump, Israel is concerned over the possibility the US may negotiate a deal with Iran that could allow it to enrich uranium, which give it the capability of building nuclear weapons, as Israel ...
Amid what appears to be mixed signals from President Trump, Israel is concerned over the possibility the US may negotiate a deal with Iran that could allow it to enrich uranium, which give it the capability of building nuclear weapons, as Israel ...
Mike and Laureen are joined by Behnam Ben Taleblu, Senior Fellow and Iran Program Senior Director with Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Maya Sulkin, a reporter with The Free Press, describes troubling findings in Harvard University's 311-page report detailing Jewish students' and staff members' experiences with antisemitism, stereotyping and discrimination. The hosts also debate whether the federal government has the right - or responsibility - to dictate universities' academic programs. Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing to the Third Opinion Podcast!
Part 1:Benjamin T. King, Esquire, is a partner in the Concord law firm of Douglas, Leonard & Garvey, P.C., concentrating in employment litigation, civil litigation, workers compensation, and personal injury litigation. Attorney King, who has been a New Hampshire trial lawyer since 1997, is the current President of the New Hampshire Chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association and is a Past President of the New Hampshire Association for Justice. Attorney King graduated from Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia School of LawWe discuss employee rights, particularly in the right-to-work states, where the employees are "At-will", and not covered by union contracts. There are some exceptions to the employer's ability to fire employees, and these are covered by specific laws. We also talk about the role of the NLRB.Part 2:Eugene Carroll, a longtime labor educator and organizer and a Worker Institute Fellow at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations.His previous positions included executive director of New York Jobs with Justice; communications specialist for the United Mine Workers of America; national labor coordinator and organizing director for the National Campaign for a Nuclear Weapons.Freeze; and organizer for the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union.We discuss the origins of the labor movement. We also look at the history of May Day worldwide. We discuss some of the current threats to the labor movement. Music: David RovicsWNHNFM.ORG production
South Korea has long relied on the United States for deterrence against its nuclear-armed neighbor, North Korea. But since his reelection, U.S. President Donald Trump has raised questions about Washington's core commitments around the world. He and members of his cabinet have suggested Washington might withdraw from the Korean Peninsula altogether, or make Seoul pay billions for the defense the U.S. provides, including a nuclear umbrella against Pyongyang. As a result, a majority of Koreans now want the country to develop its own nuclear arsenal. This week on Counterpoint, we tackle the question: Should South Korea develop nuclear weapons? Arguing in favor is Jennifer Lind, an associate professor of government at Dartmouth College and the author of the forthcoming book, Autocracy 2.0: How China's Rise Reinvented Tyranny. Making the case against Seoul developing its own nuclear weapons is Lami Kim, a professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu and the former director of the Asian studies program at the U.S. Army War College. Counterpoint is a production of Foreign Policy, in partnership with the Doha Forum. The show is hosted by Sasha Polakow-Suransky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 112 – Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger stroll through the Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Limestone, Maine, in search of the Vampire House, a Cold War relic leftover from the time when nuclear weapons were stored here at Loring Air Force Base. The Vamp House is a building with secrets: there's legends of an accident that may have left monsters trapped inside. On this adventure we bring along a former military police officer who was there in the 1980s. It turns out with this legend, when there's smoke, there's also fire. This episode first aired August 20, 2020 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends
Russia's secretive Cosmos 2553 satellite, which has seemingly been spinning out of control lately, has raised alarming questions about the potential use of weapons in space.Joining Seán to discuss is Leo Enright, Space Commentator and former Chairman of the Irish Government's Science Awareness programme…
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PREVIEW: Ambassador John Bolton comments on why President Putin spoke with POTUS re the Iranian nuclear weapon program. More later on Iran and what is to be done. 1896 WEST SIBERIA
Topics:In this episode, Trevor, Joe, and their guest, Cameron Leckie from Australia's Voice, delve into the latest political and social issues affecting Australia. The conversation covers a range of topics including the inefficacies of AUKUS, the necessity for parliamentary approval before entering wars, economic implications of alliances, and media bias. Cameron provides insight into his candidacy for the Senate, highlighting his background in the military and soil science, and outlines Australia's Voice's policies on housing, bank reform, and taxation. Additionally, the discussion touches on Australia's foreign policy, support for Palestine, and the challenges of addressing critical issues like climate change and economic inequality within the current political framework.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup00:41 Technical Difficulties and Guest Introduction02:35 Filling Time with Current Events05:17 Cameron Joins and Discusses His Background06:02 Australia's Voice Party and Policies23:29 Critique of Mainstream Media and Foreign Policy29:01 China's Influence and Australia's Position32:28 Soil Science and Agricultural Insights35:50 Meeting with Students and Staff36:23 Challenges in Communication36:42 General Concerns and Government's Role37:38 Australia's Voice Policy on War39:10 Parliament's Role in War Decisions41:52 Nuclear Weapons and U.S. Military Presence45:36 Critique of U.S. Foreign Policy49:40 Australia's Defense and Orcas Policy55:46 Economic and Social Policies01:03:43 Final Thoughts and ConclusionTo financially support the Podcast you can make:a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card; orone-off or regular donations via Paypal orif you are into Cryptocurrency you can send Satoshis. We Livestream every Monday night at 7:30 pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Facebook or YouTube. Watch us live and join the discussion in the chat room.We have a website. www.ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can email us. The address is trevor@ironfistvelvetglove.com.au
10:05 – 10:22 (17mins) Marine Corps Colonel William Dunn (Ret) Author: Gunfighters Rule! Iran's Nuclear Ambitions Must Be Stopped US moves B-2 stealth bombers to Indian Ocean island in massive show of force to Houthis As the Pentagon moves to position B-2 stealth bombers amid escalating tensions with Iran and the Tehran-backed Houthi terrorists of Yemen, decorated Marine Corps Colonel William "Burner" Dunn, President and CEO of Strategic Resilience Group, which has supported U.S. military efforts in the region, warns that America must take an even stronger stance against Iranian nuclear ambitions. "The time for half-measures is over – Iran can never be allowed to achieve nuclear capability, period," says Col. Dunn 10:41 – 10:56 (15mins) Weekly: Drew Thomas Allen @DrewThomasAllen Author, America's Last Stand: Will You Vote to Save or Destroy America in 2024Host of ‘The Drew Allen Show’ podcast VP of client development at Publius PR & Editor of the Publius National Post.columnist See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PLEASE FILL OUT OUR SURVEY: https://tinyurl.com/26dwpymbUpcoming Event Notice: Dan Senor will be delivering this year's State of World Jewry Address at the 92nd Street Y (92NY) on Tuesday May 13 at 7:30 pm. To register: https://www.92ny.org/event/the-state-of-world-jewry-addressWatch Call me Back on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastArk Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkmediaorgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: https://arkmedia.org/Dan on X: https://x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenorOn Saturday night, in an attempt to address two of Israel's most critical concerns - the hostage crisis in Gaza and the US-Iran nuclear negotiations - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a pre-recorded statement, in which he said that Hamas has formally rejected Israel's offer for a new deal. And, against the backdrop of a report in the New York Times that President Trump had headed off Israeli plans for a military operation against Iran's nuclear program, Netanyahu emphasized: "We are committed to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons." With both Tehran and Gaza in mind, we turn to two of Israel's leading journalists: Nadav Eyal, senior analyst at Yediot Achronot, and Amit Segal, senior political analyst at Channel 12 - to understand Israel's standing on these two critical fronts. CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorYARDENA SCHWARTZ - Executive Editor, Ark MediaGABE SILVERSTEIN - ResearchYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer
IntroductionIran and the US have just finished a second round of nuclear talks today (April 19th) in Rome, with a third round planned for next Saturday in Oman. The reason Iran have returned to the table seems to be because of the threat of military action from Israel, sanctioned by the US administration. On Wednesday of this week, Trump was asked about an Israeli plan to strike Iranian nuclear sites as early as next month. He said that he “want in a rush to do it”. He also said in quintessential Trump language: “I think that Iran has a chance to have a great country and to live happily without death... That's my first option. If there's a second option, I think it would be very bad for Iran”. Trump has given Iran a two month deadline for reaching an agreement.
Interview with Mélanie Gouby on conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - 19:40 Read more about Tristen Naylor, Kelly's new co-host, on our website: https://isd.georgetown.edu/profile/tristen-naylor/ Kelly and Tristen break down the Trump administration's new tariffs, the revival of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, and Ecuador's recent presidential election. Later, Kelly speaks with investigative journalist Mélanie Gouby about conflict in the DRC and stalled peace talks between the government and Rwandan-backed rebels. Mélanie is an investigative journalist, writer, and documentary filmmaker based in London. Her work focuses on the systemic root causes underpinning violence and conflict, and their impact on human rights, development and the environment. She was the East Africa correspondent for the French newspaper Le Figaro from 2014 to 2016, and has contributed to outlets including the Guardian, the New York Times, the Independent, National Geographic, Foreign Policy, France 24, BBC, Deutsche Welle, and Vice. In May 2012, Mélanie covered the early days of the M23 rebellion for the Associated Press. She was previously the bureau chief for the Institute for War & Peace Reporting in the eastern DRC. The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Theo Malhotra and Freddie Mallinson. Recorded on April 15, 2025. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown
Alireza Jafarzadeh, Iranian American intelligence expert and Deputy Director of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). Negotiations with Iran over Nuclear Weapons moves from Oman to Italy on Easter weekend
The Stimson Center's Christopher Preble and Geoff Wilson argue that nuclear weapons modernization programs are wasteful boondoggles that undermine deterrence and stability while serving as a give-away to parochial interests. They discuss a “deterrence first” posture on nuclear weapons, perverse incentives in the bureaucracy, profligate waste and inefficiency, the risks of nuclear escalation, the consequences of eroding nuclear deterrence, and threat inflation on China, among other issues. Show NotesGeoff Wilson, Christopher Preble, Lucas Ruiz, “Gambling on Armageddon: How US Nuclear Policies are Undercutting Deterrence and Lowering the Threshold for Nuclear War,” Stimson Center Report, February 19, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amid doubts about Washington's commitment to defending its allies, countries in Europe and elsewhere are asking whether America's nuclear umbrella offers enough protection from Russia and countries looking to build their arsenals, such as North Korea and Iran. WSJ reporter Laurence Norman and Marion Messmer, senior research fellow at Chatham House, discuss what might drive some countries to seek the protection of others or consider building their own nukes. Then, Debak Das, assistant professor at the University of Denver, shares the proliferation risks of a renewed arms race, and what the process of actually building a nuclear program could look like. Luke Vargas hosts. Further Reading Trump Prompts European Calls for a Homegrown Nuclear Umbrella The Bomb Is Back as the Risk of Nuclear War Enters a New Age Trump's Embrace of Putin Has Germany Thinking of Nuclear Weapons Iran Has Enough Highly Enriched Uranium for Six Nuclear Weapons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Upcoming Event Notice: Dan Senor will be delivering this year's “State of World Jewry Address” at the 92nd Street Y (92NY) on Tuesday May 13 at 7:30 pm: https://www.92ny.org/event/the-state-of-world-jewry-addressWatch Call me Back on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: https://arkmedia.org/Dan on X: https://x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansenorArk Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkmediaorgIn response to escalating tensions with Iran, the US, over the past month, has been quietly — and not so quietly — ramping up its military presence in the region, signaling it's preparing for the possibility of direct confrontation with Iran. Six B-2 stealth bombers, capable of carrying bunker busting weapons, have been deployed to Diego Garcia, a remote base in the Indian Ocean that's well within striking distance of Iran. At the same time, while missile defense systems have been repositioned to guard against Iranian retaliation, the US Navy has extended the deployment of the Harry Truman carrier strike group and has sent in the USS Carl Vinson, adding serious firepower to the region.So, to many Israelis, it came as a surprise when President Trump, with Mr. Netanyahu sitting beside him, announced on Monday that the United States would engage in “direct” negotiations with Iran on Saturday, in a last-ditch effort to rein in the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. So we're looking at a very volatile situation, with military might being deployed on the one hand, and a diplomacy track underway on the other. How are Israeli decision-makers assessing the situation?With us today is Call me Back regular Nadav Eyal, senior analyst for Yediot Achronot, to help us unpack how we got here, and what Israelis expect to happen next. CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorYARDENA SCHWARTZ - Executive Editor, Ark MediaGABE SILVERSTEIN - ResearchYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer
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AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the U.S. holding direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
Follow us on X: @FleurHassanN @americasrt1776 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Israel's Special Envoy for Trade and Innovation and former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem. Fleur co-founded the UAE-Israel Business Council and the Gulf Israel Women's Forum in 2020. Since September 2023, Fleur has been serving as Israel's special envoy for innovation. Fleur Hassan-Nahoum is the first woman to be appointed as Secretary General for Kol Israel, the ideological successor to the General Zionist Party in the World Zionist Congress. Fleur recently joined the Misgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy as a senior fellow and sits on the international advisory council. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://summitleadersusa.com/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @FleurHassanN @americasrt1776 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm
PREVIEW: Colleague Anatol Lieven recalls the early NATO years when Britain and France acquired nuclear weapons, and why? More later. 1955 NEVADA TESTING GROUND
The US Intelligence Community's 2003 assessment that Iran is not pursuing a nuclear weapon was reaffirmed this week, even as the Trump Administration is moving military assets into the area. What gives? Also today: shut down NPR? Please!
At 82 years old, Sister Megan Rice managed to break into one of the most secure nuclear weapons facilities in the U.S. and wanted to show everyone just how dangerous nuclear weapons really are. Her whole life was dedicated to activism and faith-driven resistance. She believed that sitting in silence when there's injustice just isn't an option. We also have to dig into the history of the School of the Americas (currently known as the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation - WHINSEC), which isn't exactly known for its stellar reputation. This is a story about a nun who stood up against some of the most powerful institutions in the world all because of her passion for peace.Connect with Paige:BlueSky: reverietruecrime.bsky.socialInstagram: instagram.com/reverietruecrimeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paige.elmoreIntro and Outro by Jahred Gomes: https://www.instagram.com/jahredgomes_official Resources:https://casetext.com/case/united-states-v-walli-2/https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca6/14-5221/14-5221-2015-05-08.htmlhttps://soaw.org/https://soaw.org/soa-watch-then-and-nowhttps://irp.fas.org/crs/soa.htmhttps://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/soa.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Hemisphere_Institute_for_Security_Cooperationhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/858965277https://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=81917&page=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/444208893https://www.newspapers.com/image/691798720https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/courts/2012/08/13/y-12-activists-indicted-plead/49450188007/https://www.newspapers.com/image/667695164https://www.newspapers.com/image/676637414https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/2012/09/12/nun-praised-at-d-c/49412977007/https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137096930https://www.newspapers.com/image/1133672477https://www.newspapers.com/image/1138147018https://www.newspapers.com/image/777634358https://readersupportednews.org/opinion2/277-75/20993-sending-a-nun-to-prison-to-diehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/3-peace-activists-sentenced-for-breaking-into-nuclear-site/2014/02/18/13a6bb7a-9815-11e3-afce-3e7c922ef31e_story.htmlhttps://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/02/19/279460519/nun-who-broke-into-nuclear-complex-gets-35-month-jail-termhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/19/nun-jailed-break-in-nuclear-planthttps://www.npr.org/2015/02/05/383839649/supporters-say-imprisioned-nun-is-being-held-in-unfair-conditionshttps://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2015/05/13/406252639/imprisoned-nuclear-activist-nun-granted-victory-on-appealhttps://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/27/science/sister-megan-rice-anti-nuclear-weapons-activist-freed-from-prison.htmlhttps://www.franciscanmedia.org/st-anthony-messenger/january-2019/an-interview-with-sister-megan-rice/https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/megan-rice-dead/2021/10/11/f11ef0d0-28cc-11ec-9de8-156fed3e81bf_story.htmlhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/773352005/https://www.newspapers.com/image/773412195https://www.franciscanmedia.org/news-commentary/sister-megan-rice-who-crusaded-against-nuclear-weapons-dies-at-91 https://www.newspapers.com/image/773801881/https://www.newspapers.com/image/773774428https://www.newspapers.com/image/773759829/https://www.newspapers.com/image/773774400https://www.newspapers.com/image/773736313https://www.npr.org/2021/10/17/1046925342/megan-rice-peace-activist-nun-imprisoned-for-nuclear-site-break-in-dies-at-91https://www.newspapers.com/image/952311819https://www.nukeresister.org/2021/10/27/nuclear-disarmament-activist-sr-megan-rice-dies-at-age-91/#more-9611https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2021/11/03/sister-megan-rice-peace-activist-241727https://broadview.org/nuns-plowshares-protesters/https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/12/27/2021-obituary-megan-rice-520597https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2023-01/sister-megan-and-the-transform-plowshares-now-trio.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.
Preview: Colleague Anatol Lieven looks ahead to a new European security architecture that may involve nuclear weapons and arms reduction. More 1953 ATOMIC CANNON
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Scott brings Kyle Anzalone back on the show to discuss some of the biggest ongoing news stories related to American foreign policy. They start with Trump's effort to end the war in Ukraine. They also discuss Trump's recent comments about nuclear weapons and his Oval Office spat with Zelensky. They then move to Gaza where Anzalone says the ceasefire is holding by a thread. They finish by zooming out and looking at all Israel is up to in the region. Discussed on the show: “Trump: Everybody Should Get Rid of Their Nuclear Weapons” (Libertarian Institute) Kyle Anzalone is news editor of the Libertarian Institute, opinion editor of Antiwar.com, co-host of Conflicts of Interest and host of The Kyle Anzalone Show. Follow him on Twitter @KyleAnzalone_ This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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