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The Damascus Incident (w. War_Takes)

The Damascus Incident (w. War_Takes)

Update: 2024-08-23
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In September 1980, a fuel leak in a Titan II missile silo came close to turning Damascus, Arkansas, into a crater. This week, we're joined by guest @War_Takes to talk about the atomic spud gun, the folks who fought to prevent it, and how they were punished for their efforts.


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Sources:


- Titan II: A History of a Cold War Missile Program, David Stumpf


- Command and Control, Eric Schlosser


Music by DJ Danarchy

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Hugh Braddock

it's nuclear - like 'new clear'.

Aug 23rd
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The Damascus Incident (w. War_Takes)

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