Episode
How Would the United States Fight a Nuclear War?
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- May 21, 2026
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- 3128
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Summary
A nuclear war would be unlike any conflict in human history—fast, devastating, and potentially world-changing within hours. In this episode, we explore how the United States prepares for the possibility of nuclear conflict, from early warning systems and missile defense networks to military strategy, command structures, and continuity-of-government plans. How would a nuclear response actually work? Who makes the decisions in the first minutes of an attack? And could modern defense systems stop incoming missiles in time? We examine the technology, the strategy, and the terrifying realities behind nuclear deterrence in the modern world—along with the global consequences such a war could unleash. Because in the nuclear age… every second matters. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-infographics-show-podcast--6317257/support .