EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 15 MIN
February 20, 2026: Oops! An epic false alarm
from NashVillager · host WPLN - Nashville Public Radio
When the Emergency Broadcast System was activated on this day in 1971, people thought all-out nuclear war had started. While the system is used more for weather emergencies these days, the FCC takes false alarms very seriously (even on public radio). Plus, the local news for February 20, 2026 and a story about potentially funneling foster kids to jail-like facilities. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Blake Farmer Editor: Tony Gonzalez Additional support: Mack Linebaugh
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When the Emergency Broadcast System was activated on this day in 1971, people thought all-out nuclear war had started. While the system is used more for weather emergencies these days, the FCC takes false alarms very seriously (even on public radio). Plus, the local news for February 20, 2026 and a story about potentially funneling foster kids to jail-like facilities. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Blake Farmer Editor: Tony Gonzalez Additional support: Mack Linebaugh
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February 20, 2026: Oops! An epic false alarm
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