Subs, Nukes, and Cuba

On this exciting supplemental episode of the podcast, Ryan recounts a lesser known nuclear near-miss that took place during the Cuban Missile Crisis. * It’s the story of Soviet submarine B-59, one nuclear torpedo, a desperate chase, and the deadly choice facing its commander, Vasily Arkhipov: to fire the first shot and risk all out nuclear war or risk surrendering his sub and its crew to the enemy. * Follow us on social media! Twitter: @AlmostPOTUSpod Instagram: Thealmostpresidentspodcast Facebook: The Almost Presidents Podcast Want to write into the podcast? Our email is [email protected]. If you’re enjoying the show, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! If you feel like rating and leaving a friendly comment, we’d more than appreciate it!