{"podcast":{"title":"The NIDS View","slug":"the-nids-view-5887633","podcast_index_feed_id":5887633,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thinkdeterrence.com/the-nids-view/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/20231204_121242_5dac7e55964e681f5e1232de0cbd8d49.jpg","author":"The National Institute for Deterrence Studies","episode_count":182,"summary":"The NIDS View is meant to give listeners inside access to the thoughts and ideas of the member-practitioners of NIDS including our Fellows, Analysts, and Interns. For each episode we pick a current deterrence topic and have a cordial, exciting and sometimes funny discussion. Each episode is a stand-alone topical and is expected to increase awareness of deterrence thinking, expand the next generation of deterrence professionals, and prepare the workforce whose mission is to ensure peace, security, and stability.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T14:21:25.580589+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nids-view-5887633"},"episode":{"title":"155 - Peace on Earth, Deterrence in Your Stocking: Warhead Modernization and Beyond","slug":"155-peace-on-earth-deterrence-in-your-stocking-warhead-modernization-and-beyond","published_at":"2025-12-24T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nids-view-5887633/155-peace-on-earth-deterrence-in-your-stocking-warhead-modernization-and-beyond","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nids-view-5887633","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclearview/2399516","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/171915/2399516/nuclearview/2025_12_18_19_06_46_5a98d74c-c321-468c-80ba-06082ed303c3.mp3","summary":"Happy Holidays from Curtis and Jim as they discuss the recent advancements in nuclear deterrence modernization, focusing on the W88 nuclear warhead upgrade and its implications for national security. They explore the modernization of other weapons, the importance of developing new systems, and the role of deterrence in maintaining peace. The conversation also covers updates on the B-21 Raider stealth bomber and the Columbia-class submarines, emphasizing the need for operational readiness and strategic planning amid evolving threats. Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/ Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us – The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xml LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com : https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.com Our Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/","meta_description":"Happy Holidays from Curtis and Jim as they discuss the recent advancements in nuclear deterrence modernization, focusing on the W88 nuclear warhead upgrad…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2424,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-nids-view-5887633/episodes/155-peace-on-earth-deterrence-in-your-stocking-warhead-modernization-and-beyond/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nids-view-5887633/155-peace-on-earth-deterrence-in-your-stocking-warhead-modernization-and-beyond.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}