Matt discusses Annie Jacobsen book “Nuclear War: A Scenario,” which describes a hypothetical nuclear Armageddon and its aftermath. The book is being adapted into a major film by Dennis Villanueva. Matt also mentions Jacobsen’s follow-up book, “Biological War,” which details a terrifying scenario involving a lab leak in Russia, releasing a highly contagious, lethal virus with a 100% fatality rate. The U.S. president has the authority to shut down the internet during a crisis, as described in the book. Both books provide realistic scenarios of potential global catastrophes.
The discussion examined how prosperity, comfort and changing expectations shape modern political and cultural debates. It connected Columbus and European…
Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.
Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.
Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.
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