Theodore A. Postol: Nuclear Weapons, Missile Technology, and U.S. Diplomacy — #12

The podcast explores the complexities of nuclear strategy, missile defense systems, and geopolitical relations, featuring Theodore Postol, MIT Professor Emeritus and expert on nuclear weapons. Postol recounts his unexpected path into defense issues, his time at the Pentagon, and his skepticism towards missile defense programs like Star Wars. The limitations of Russian early warning systems are discussed, highlighting the dangers of nuclear escalation. The conversation also covers the Syrian government's alleged use of nerve gas, with Postol questioning the reliability of Western intelligence claims. He expresses concern over the decline in mainstream media quality and the politicization of scientific and intelligence communities.