Does the U.S. Need "New" Nuclear Weapons?

This week on Perspectives Matter... a McCuistion Program, we talk about nuclear weapons, a topic brought to the forefront by the recent film "Oppenheimer" movie and ongoing geopolitical tensions with Russia and North Korea.

Host Jim Falk leads the conversation, joined by three esteemed experts: Sarah Scoles, a science journalist and author of "Countdown: The Blinding Future of Nuclear Weapons," Jay Coghlan, President of Nuclear Watch New Mexico, and Hans Kristensen, Director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists.

This episode explores the current state of nuclear arsenals and modernization programs in the U.S., Russia, and China, the status and future of arms control treaties, and the technical and political challenges posed by nuclear weapons. Sarah Scoles provides insights into the National Nuclear Security Administration and the role of nuclear labs, while Hans Kristensen discusses the trends in nuclear weapons development and arms control. Jay Coghlan talks about the safety and environmental impacts of nuclear programs, emphasizing the urgent need for global nuclear disarmament.

Join us for an enlightening and thought-provoking discussion on the complexities and dangers of nuclear weapons in today's world.

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