NukeTalk

Emma Belcher, director of the Nuclear Challenges program at the MacArthur Foundation, joins Joe Cirincione for a discussion on the role that philanthropy plays in creating a safer, more secure world, and what the current arms race means for the fight against nuclear threats. News analysis with Ploughshares Fund Director of Policy Tom Collina, Roger L. Hale Fellow Akshai Vikram, and Erica Fein of Win Without War. Joe Cirincione answers a question from Mike from Virginia.

House Democrats launched an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump last week. What does this mean for nuclear policy and national security? Ro Khanna, US Representative from California's 17th congressional district, joins Joe Cirincione for a special interview on the explosive allegations against the US president and the need to prevent a new war of choice in the Middle East. Rep. Khanna, with Rep. Matt Gaetz, introduced a bipartisan amendment to the annual National Defense Authorization Act to prevent federal funds from being used for any military force against Iran without congressional authorization. "In the Silo" provides an exclusive look at the August 6 protest in front of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, featuring narration and field recordings by Ploughshares Fund Development Associate Elissa Karim. News summary with Mary Kaszynski, Joe Cirincione, and Abigail Stowe-Thurston of the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. Joe Cirincione answers a question from Susan in California.

House Democrats launched an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump last week. What does this mean for nuclear policy and national security? Ro Khanna, US Representative from California's 17th congressional district, joins Joe Cirincione for a special interview on the explosive allegations against the US president and the need to prevent a new war of choice in the Middle East. Rep. Khanna, with Rep. Matt Gaetz, introduced a bipartisan amendment to the annual National Defense Authorization Act to prevent federal funds from being used for any military force against Iran without congressional authorization. "In the Silo" provides an exclusive look at the August 6 protest in front of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, featuring narration and field recordings by Ploughshares Fund Development Associate Elissa Karim. News summary with Mary Kaszynski, Joe Cirincione, and Abigail Stowe-Thurston of the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. Joe Cirincione answers a question from Susan in California.

John F. Tierney, former US Representative and current executive director of the Council for a Livable World and the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, joins Joe Cirincione to discuss his work on the National Defense Authorization Act, and challenges the idea that US national security depends on ever-increasing defense spending. News summary with Mary Kaszynski, Joe Cirincione, and Michelle Dover. Joe Cirincione answers a question from Clair in Massachusetts.

John F. Tierney, former US Representative and current executive director of the Council for a Livable World and the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, joins Joe Cirincione to discuss his work on the National Defense Authorization Act, and challenges the idea that US national security depends on ever-increasing defense spending. News summary with Mary Kaszynski, Joe Cirincione, and Michelle Dover. Joe Cirincione answers a question from Clair in Massachusetts.

A deep dive with into the firing of John Bolton, his record of failure, and how his core beliefs and worldview are deeply indicative of the way that Washington thinks about national security. Special Guest: Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. A special "In The Silo” features a behind the scenes look at Chain Reaction 2019, Ploughshares Fund’s annual fundraising gala. This year featured a tribute to Lew Butler, the founding Chair of the Board of Directors. News summary with Mary Kaszynski, Joe Cirincione, and Michelle Dover. Joe answers a question from Ben in Scotland.

The Catastrophic Tenure of John Bolton

Quincy Institute

Treacherous Alliance

Hans Kristensen, director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), joins Joe Cirincione to discuss Chinese and Russian nuclear modernization plans, and the state of nuclear arsenals around the world. Leon Ratz, a senior program officer with the Nuclear Threat Initiative's Materials Risk Management program, joins Early Warning to discuss Iran's latest announcement about its nuclear program, Russia's plans to produce new cruise missiles, and Congress's return to Washington. Joe Cirincione and Michelle Dover answer a question from Gerrard on how citizens can influence their leaders to support nuclear weapons prohibition.

Hans Kristensen on China's nuclear strategy: https://chinapower.csis.org/podcasts/chinas-nuclear-strategy-and-capabilities/

FAS Nuclear Notebook: https://fas.org/issues/nuclear-weapons/nuclear-notebook/

The Nuclear Notebook on the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: https://thebulletin.org/nuclear-notebook/

Hans Kristensen, director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), joins Joe Cirincione to discuss Chinese and Russian nuclear modernization plans, and the state of nuclear arsenals around the world. Leon Ratz, a senior program officer with the Nuclear Threat Initiative's Materials Risk Management program, joins Early Warning to discuss Iran's latest announcement about its nuclear program, Russia's plans to produce new cruise missiles, and Congress's return to Washington. Joe Cirincione and Michelle Dover answer a question from Gerrard on how citizens can influence their leaders to support nuclear weapons prohibition.

Hans Kristensen on China's nuclear strategy: https://chinapower.csis.org/podcasts/chinas-nuclear-strategy-and-capabilities/

FAS Nuclear Notebook: https://fas.org/issues/nuclear-weapons/nuclear-notebook/

The Nuclear Notebook on the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: https://thebulletin.org/nuclear-notebook/