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EPISODE · Jan 3, 2025 · 10 MIN

What If Putin Launched a Nuke?

from What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · host What If

The threat of World War III looms as the possibility of nuclear warfare becomes real. With a vast arsenal, Russia appears to be a likely contender for initiating a major nuclear attack. Explore the process of launching a nuclear weapon and assess whether it is strategic for Putin to go nuclear. 00:00: Introduction to nuclear attack scenarios00:53: Historical reference to nuking Japan03:18: Discussion on the Cheget nuclear briefcase04:36: Potential reactions from Biden05:17: Impact of the nuclear explosion #WorldWarIII #NuclearWarfare #Russia #Putin #NuclearWeapons #Cheget #NuclearStrategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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