Even though the Cold War has been over for decades, there are still thousands of nuclear weapons that could be launched and detonated within minutes, all over the globe. While the possibility of nuclear war seems remote, the world is not as safe as it seems.

In a fascinating new book, Eric Schlosser uncovers previously classified documents that show us how close the world has come to nuclear war in the past, bringing us up to the present where thousands of weapons are on a hair trigger, worldwide. Continue reading →