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A weekly podcast on how we prepared for nuclear war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This episode features what would happen if a Nuclear War were to break out and what it would do to the planet. -Troy Dunn
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Worldwide Effects of Nuclear War: Some Perspectives by United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
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This is a concise yet thorough explanation of what might happen to our world in the aftermath of a nuclear war. The myriad of potential effects will be global and wide-spread, and the potentials are glazed over in this short work.
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Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has set in motion a catastrophic war. The consequences of this war will be both tragic and far-reaching, including with respect to nuclear nonproliferation and risk reduction. Consistent with the CNS mission of promoting nonproliferation education and analysis, the Center offers a podcast about the nuclear challenges and risks that have arisen as a result of this unfolding crisis. In a fast-changing landscape with countless unknowns, this podcast aims ...
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The 1950s trend - which caused mockery and anger - for calling the hydrogen bomb "clean" or "humanitarian". Could the Americans make this awful weapon clean, or was it just a ploy to quiet our fear of fallout, and silence calls to ban nuclear testing? If you've been enjoying my FOUR MINUTES OF...episodes, please know I'm doing the same on Patreon f…
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The shadow of death falls over Jim and Hilda's cottage. Not that they notice! Too busy sorting out bottles and pepper pots - getting things just right for the bomb! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"Killed Twice": Cars in Nuclear Tests
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Operation Hot Rod in 1951 took five 1930s cars out to the new Nevada test site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The 1953 nuclear test, ANNIE, and her creepy mannequins, wrecked cars, and flying toilets. Join us on Patreon for more content at www.patreon.com/atomichobo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Four Minutes of When the Wind Blows, Part 5
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A long episode today because the bomb draws near. Jim tries to protect his home with pineapple chunks, cushions and white paint. Join us on Patreon to read Jim's civil defence booklet, and get a bonus podcast on it: The Householder's Survival Guide from West Sussex Council, published in 1979. www.patreon.com/.atomichobo Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…
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What happened when a sect arrived in Montana in the 1980s, with predictions that the end was nigh, annoying the bears at Yellowstone, and digging shelters all over the place? Please join me at Patreon for more episodes at www.patreon.com/atomichobo Thank you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Examining the film, four minutes at a time. This week, Jim and Hilda hide from reality via wartime nostalgia. But the missiles are being readied. Join my Patreon here and get extra pod episodes and content! www.patreon.com/atomichobo Thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) was set up in 1963 to alert Americans, via TV and radio, of nuclear attack. Stations were required to test the EBS once a week, but some got bored of reading the same sombre script, and tried to recite the script as a jaunty jingle. Nuclear war delivered with some easy listening? I have a bonus podcast episode o…
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The American radio system which operated from 1953 - 1963 and would dispense civil defence advice to the public whilst working to confuse an incoming Soviet bomber. Join us on Patreon here for more episodes www.patreon.com/atomichobo My book, ATTACK WARNING RED: HOW BRITAIN PREPARED FOR NUCLEAR WAR is currently on a special paperback deal for £7.49…
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In 1961, the Soviets resumed nuclear testing in the Arctic, and one wee girl from Michigan was worried about the implications for Santa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In 1962, New Mexico built America's first - and last - underground school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In 1961, a group of families from New York gave up their lives on the East Coast and headed west in search of a place safe from nuclear attack. But did they choose the right place? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Richland - The Atom-Bustin' Village of the West!
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The atomic city of Richland - bustin' atoms, blowin' bubbles, and expelling "undesirables". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The building of the world's first plutonium plant in Washington state. Make way for the plutonium pioneers! Join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/atomichobo Julie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Four Minutes of When The Wind Blows - Part 3
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Will we all go together when we go? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Cobalt Bomb says...Hold My Beer!
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If you thought the hydrogen bomb was as bad as it gets, then the cobalt bomb is here to say, "Hold my beer!" Tickets still available for this weekend's HoboCon '24 where we'll meet at a cinema in Manchester to watch Threads and an exclusive pre-recorded Q+A with the director. The Q+A will be uploaded to Patreon after the event for those who can't a…
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How to keep your village free from "marauders" - the local issues concerning Sussex in the early 80s. Tickets now on sale for this year's HoboCon - www.patreon.com/atomichobo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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