We've been talking about this show on Netflix for quite some time, the past couple weeks, Joe and I. Uh, House of Dynamite paints a picture of what could happen if the US faces a rogue nuclear missile. Joining us, the movie's director, this is big time.Kathern Bigalow is with us and writer Noah Oppenheim. Good morning to both of you. It's nice to see you.>> Morning. >> Congratulations on the film. Uh, I've now watched it twice.Um, and it's no, it keeps you on the edge of your seat. We've been we've been tal ...

Security Concerns & Relocation of Officials - Several senior Trump administration officials, including Steven Miller and Christine Gnome, have moved to military bases in the Washington area due to security concerns and protests [1][2][3][4] - The relocation is partly attributed to increased security precautions following the Charlie Kirk assassination attempt in September [2][3] - Protests outside officials' homes, including harassment and the distribution of flyers with addresses, contributed to the decision to move [3][7][8] - There's a concern that living on military bases may shield officials from the "vibe" and desires of the general public [6][7] Nuclear Weapons Testing - The president expressed a desire to resume nuclear weapons testing [10] - Experts argue that resuming nuclear testing is unnecessary, as the US already possesses a comprehensive database of tests and advanced simulation capabilities [11][15] - Restarting testing could encourage other countries, like Russia and China, to resume their own testing, potentially undermining global non-proliferation efforts [12] - The US already conducts tests on nuclear weapon systems and components through simulations and non-explosive tests [13][14][15]

President Trump says that he wants to resume nuclear weapons testing after more than a 30-year pause. Joining us right now is retired US Navy Admiral James Cus former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and now global affairs vice chairman at Carile Group and a board chair with the Rockefeller Foundation. His latest book, The Restless Wave, is now out in paperback.Good morning to you, sir. Help us understand what's going on here. And you know, we were talking about it just yesterday, the timing of all of this in ...

Nuclear Policy & International Relations - The U S president announced instructions to the Department of War to start nuclear weapons testing on an equal basis, process to begin immediately [1] - Announcement came unexpectedly, unclear what kind of nuclear tests or urgency [2] - Other nuclear superpowers like Russia and China haven't detonated live nuclear weapons since the 1990s, and the U S hasn't since 1992 (33 years ago) [3] - Resuming testing could trigger reciprocal testing and arms buildup from Russia, China, India, and Pakistan [18] - Russia has been threatening the use of nuclear weapons since 2022 when they invaded Ukraine [18] Nuclear Arsenal & Deterrence - The core purpose of a nuclear arsenal is deterrence, ensuring America's enemies consider the consequences before acting against the U S [7] - The vice president suggested America's nuclear weapons may not be functioning properly, later walking back the statement [8][9] - The U S relies on simulations and subcritical tests for its nuclear force [17] - Testing a nuclear weapon creates a message of doubting nuclear capability and showing swagger, which could set off a chain of events [25] Potential Risks & Motivations - A provocative new movie released on Netflix, "House of Dynamite," portrays a nightmare scenario where the U S is vulnerable to a nuclear attack [4][5] - An internal memo from the Pentagon argued against the doomsday scenario depicted in the movie [6] - Even an underground test would leak radioactive material, be extremely expensive, and allow adversaries to gather significant data [18]

National Security & Foreign Policy Concerns - The White House is driving foreign policy decisions regarding air strikes, potentially sidelining military leaders and raising concerns about a lack of transparency and oversight [2][13] - The President's statements on nuclear weapons testing raise concerns about potentially triggering a nuclear arms race and injecting uncertainty into nuclear strategy [4][5][6] - The United States possesses a significant nuclear arsenal, with 90% of the world's nukes held by the US and Russia, highlighting the gravity of nuclear-related statements and actions [8] - There are concerns about the President's actions regarding military deployments, specifically the repositioning of a large ship away from Europe, without providing adequate oversight to Congress [13] Congressional Oversight & Political Dynamics - Some members of Congress, including Republicans, have privately expressed concerns about the legality of certain military strikes, but are hesitant to voice these concerns publicly [16] - The President's actions are perceived as undermining Congress's constitutional authority to declare war and conduct oversight [17] - Democrats in Virginia are engaging in redistricting efforts in response to similar actions by Republicans in other states [18][19][20] Nuclear Weapons Policy & Testing - The current administration's approach to nuclear weapons testing is considered imprudent and potentially dangerous, as existing systems are regularly tested and modeled without the need for live fire tests [6][11] - The Vice President's justification for potential nuclear testing is viewed as an attempt to cover for the President's ill-considered statements [12]

I think the president's truth speaks for itself. We have a big arsenal. Obviously, the Russians have a large nuclear arsenal. The Chinese have a large nuclear arsenal.Sometimes you've got to test it to make sure that it's functioning and working properly. We've been working very closely even with nations that we don't have the best relations with to try to limit uh nuclear proliferation. The president's going to keep on working on that, but it's an important part of American national security to make sure t ...

Nuclear Arms Control & International Relations - The US, Russia, and China have not engaged in underground nuclear testing since 1996, approaching 30 years [2] - The US has conducted over 1,000 underground nuclear tests, while China has only done 40 [2] - A US "golden dome" missile defense system costing $1 trillion to $2 trillion would provoke an offensive weapon response from Russia and China [3] - Extending the New Start treaty for one year beginning in February 2026 is crucial for maintaining nuclear arms control [5][6] - Failure to extend New Start could lead to an arms race with increased offensive and defensive weapon development by the US and its rivals [6] Domestic Policy & Government Shutdown - A government shutdown could cause 1 million people in Massachusetts to lose SNAP benefits [12] - $5 billion is available at the Department of Agriculture to address the food crisis resulting from the shutdown [12] - In Massachusetts, one-third of SNAP recipients are children, one-third are elderly, and one-third are disabled [13] - House Republicans are hindering negotiations by not being present in Washington [15]

the president posting on social media quite a significant social media post saying that the United States has more nuclear weapons than any other country. He goes on to say that Russia is second, China is a distant third but will be even within 5 years because of other countries testing programs. I have instructed he says the department of war to start testing our nuclear weapons on an equal basis and that process will begin immediately.So there you go. the president of the United States saying that he's in ...

So shortly before his meeting with President Xi Jinping, President Trump announced the United States will resume testing nuclear weapons. In a social media post, Trump wrote that he has ordered the Pentagon to resume testing on an equal basis with Russia and China. The US conducted its last nuclear weapons test in 1992. Former President George HW Bush signed a moratorum on testing that year. Here's what the president said on Air Force One overnight when asked about his social media post. >> We have more nuc ...

the president posting on social media quite a significant social media post saying that the United States has more nuclear weapons than any other country. He goes on to say that Russia is second, China is a distant third but will be even within 5 years because of other countries testing programs. I have instructed he says the department of war to start testing our nuclear weapons on an equal basis and that process will begin immediately.So there you go. the president of the United States saying that he's in ...