Interview with Richard Miller: Impact of Radioactive Fallout from U.S. Nuclear Testing
In this episode, I interview Richard Miller, a long-time expert on industrial safety and the author of many books on the impact of U.S. nuclear testing including Under the Cloud and The U.S. Atlas of Nuclear Fallout, 1951-1962. From 1951 to 1962, the U.S. government dropped 100 nuclear weapons on the state of Nevada, not far from Las Vegas in what is now called the Nevada Test Site. Although the government measured the radioactive fallout from each of these aboveground tests, it did not make the data public until 1997. These tests have since been linked to clusters of rare Read more…
Checking Radiation Levels near “Uranium Lake” in Falls City, Texas
In this episode, I discuss my first “pit stop” as part of my one-year road trip around the United States to visit nuclear-weapons related sites. In my research on nuclear weapons and Texas, I spotted something odd on Google Maps satellite imagery. On my way to San Antonio, I made a quick stop at “Uranium Lake” near Falls City, Texas and check on background radiation levels in the area with a geiger counter. I bet you’ll be surprised by the amount of radiation several hundred feet from the site. Special thanks to the Outrider Foundation and Jubitz Family Foundation for Read more…
Sneak Preview of My Pilot Episode (Texas) – Guess How Many Nuclear Weapons Sites I Found Here
In this episode, I invite you behind the scenes into my writer’s room for a preview of Radioactive RoadTrippin. You’ll watch me pitch the pilot episode to three nuclear weapons experts and get their take on how I should best proceed. I ask them to guess how many nuclear weapons related sites I found in Texas, and together, they get it right. The pilot episode will help me show production studios and distribution companies what I’m planning to do, in the hopes of getting more funding for the show. I also provide some more insight into why I’m taking on Read more…
Why Should You Care About Nuclear Weapons?
In this video, I explain the many reasons (and there are a lot of them) why you should care about nuclear weapons. It all comes down to the numbers – of weapons, of past and future fatalities, of dollars spent, etc. Regardless of where you stand, it’s worth thinking for a few minutes about whether we want many more of the world’s most dangerous weapons on planet earth.
What is a Nuclear Expert? Is That Even A Real Job?
My first vlog episode is live! You’ll see my newly finished show trailer/introduction animation produced in collaboration with the amazingly talented Rives Matson. In this episode, I provide a brief overview of the plan for my show and answer some of your burning questions like… What is a nuclear expert? Is that even a real job? Why would I give up my dream job. I hope you enjoy the first chapter in my journey. There’s much more to come. Stay tuned for the next episode about buying my pick up truck! For behind the scenes content and exclusive merchandise support Read more…
Interview with Big Nuke Energy Podcast, AOMD Episode 038
Authors on the Air Global Radio Network · Interview with the hosts of Big Nuke Energy podcast, AOMD Episode 38 Welcome to the episode number 38 of the Authors of Mass Destruction podcast. My name is Natasha Bajema, aka WMDgirl on Twitter. I’m a fiction author, national security expert and your host for this podcast. If you’re interested in science & technology, in reading good fiction, or want to write fiction based on technology, you’re in the right place. Before we get started, a few notes: The views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect the Read more…
Interview with Michelle Dover, AOMD Episode 036
Authors on the Air Global Radio Network · Interview with Michelle Dover, AOMD Episode 36 Welcome to the episode number 36 of the Authors of Mass Destruction podcast. My name is Natasha Bajema, aka WMDgirl on Twitter. I’m a fiction author, national security expert and your host for this podcast. If you’re interested in science & technology, in reading good fiction, or want to write fiction based on technology, you’re in the right place. Before we get started, a few notes: The views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect the official policy or position of Read more…
Interview with Dr. Frank Sauer, AOMD Episode 034
Authors on the Air Global Radio Network · Interview with Dr. Frank Sauer, AOMD Episode 34 Welcome to the episode number 34 of the Authors of Mass Destruction podcast. My name is Natasha Bajema, aka WMDgirl on Twitter. I’m a fiction author, national security expert and your host for this podcast. If you’re interested in science & technology, in reading good fiction, or want to write fiction based on technology, you’re in the right place. Before we get started, a few notes: The views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect the official policy or position Read more…
Interview with Jon Wolfsthal, AOMD Episode 027
Authors on the Air Global Radio Network · Interview with Jon Wolfsthal, AOMD Episode 027 Welcome to the episode number 27 of the Authors of Mass Destruction podcast. My name is Natasha Bajema, aka WMDgirl on Twitter. I’m a fiction author, national security expert and your host for this podcast. If you’re interested in science & technology, in reading good fiction, or want to write fiction based on technology, you’re in the right place. Before we get started, a few notes: The views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect the official policy or position of Read more…
Interview with Vivian Hagerty and Madeline Dement, AOMD Episode 026
Authors on the Air Global Radio Network · Interview with Vivian G. Hagerty and Madeline Dement, AOMD Episode 026 Welcome to the episode number 26 of the Authors of Mass Destruction podcast. My name is Natasha Bajema, aka WMDgirl on Twitter. I’m a fiction author, national security expert and your host for this podcast. If you’re interested in science & technology, in reading good fiction, or want to write fiction based on technology, you’re in the right place. Before we get started, a few notes: The views expressed on this podcast are my own and do not reflect the official Read more…
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