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127. William Perry and Tom Collina — The Button: The New Nuclear Arms Race and Presidential Power from Truman to Trump

Aug 4, 2020 · 51:03
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  • Recounts the history of nuclear launch authority.
  • Details near-misses and presidential decision-making.
  • Discusses the risks of a new nuclear arms race.

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