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📖 Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen (2024)
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What If a Global Nuclear War Started Today? A Terrifying Scenario

In this gripping episode, we delve into Annie Jacobson's meticulously researched book, 'Nuclear War: A Scenario'. Through her detailed narrative backed by declassified documents and expert interviews, we reveal the horrifying minute-by-minute account of a global nuclear conflict. From the initial launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by North Korea to the catastrophic aftermath of nuclear winter, we explore the immediate and widespread devastation this nightmare scenario could unfold. Tune in to understand the terrifying realities, critical decisions, and potential systemic weaknesses underpinning modern nuclear warfare. This eye-opening analysis underscores the urgent importance of understanding the immense stakes involved in nuclear deterrence and the fragile nature of our world order.

00:00 The Unthinkable Scenario
00:19 Introduction to Jacobson's Book
01:12 The First Spark: North Korean Missile Launch
02:34 US Command and Control Response
04:07 Deterrence and Nuclear Strategy
05:41 The First Strikes: California and Washington DC
07:31 EMP Attack and Nationwide Chaos
08:56 Launch on Warning: US Counterstrike
10:54 Global Nuclear Exchange
13:17 Nuclear Winter and the Collapse of Civilization
15:02 Reflections on the Aftermath

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