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Nuclear-weapons

Trump’s new nuclear arms race

President Trump wants America to resume nuclear testing for the first time in 33 years. President Vladimir Putin hinted Russia might follow suit.

 

Host: Tomini Babs

Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland

Episode Photography: Sofia Fenton

Executive producer: Rebecca Moore

 

8 mins • S1, E1230

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