Pressing the Button: JFK and the PALs

Atomic Hobo by JULIE MCDOWALL

May 27, 202618:43Society & Culture

How does a "pal" stop an "individual psychotic" from launching a nuke? JFK had the answer. To get ad-free access, and bonus episodes, visit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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