S8 Ep1153: Peter Huessy. Peter Huessy and John Batchelor review classic films like Godzilla, On the Beach, and Dr. Strangelove to discuss cultural fears of nuclear war. They contrast cinematic depictions of accidental launches with modern safeguards, emphasizing the
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Peter Huessy and John Batchelor review classic films to discuss cultural fears of nuclear war and modern safeguards.
Peter Huessy . Peter Huessy and John Batchelor review classic films like Godzilla , On the Beach , and Dr. Strangelove to discuss cultural fears of nuclear war. They contrast cinematic depictions of accidental launches with modern safeguards, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a credible nuclear deterrent in a complex geopolitical landscape. (15) 1940
People in this episode
Host: John Batchelor
Guest: Peter Huessy
Topics covered
- nuclear war
- classic films
- cultural fears
- geopolitical landscape
- deterrence
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Godzilla, On the Beach, Dr. Strangelove
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