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Well, Jeff, why would he need to? Well, as we just heard, the scientists don't need to test, but there may be political reasons. You know, other countries might threaten the U.S. with nuclear weapons or the president might need to display his resolve. And one way to do that would be to conduct a test. So what would be the consequences of a return to testing?
Well, Jeff, why would he need to? Well, as we just heard, the scientists don't need to test, but there may be political reasons. You know, other countries might threaten the U.S. with nuclear weapons or the president might need to display his resolve. And one way to do that would be to conduct a test. So what would be the consequences of a return to testing?
Arms control experts say this would be a huge mistake for America. And the reason is kind of interesting. Here's Jamie Kwong with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Arms control experts say this would be a huge mistake for America. And the reason is kind of interesting. Here's Jamie Kwong with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Arms control experts say this would be a huge mistake for America. And the reason is kind of interesting. Here's Jamie Kwong with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
And that's because the U.S. has done well over a thousand nuclear tests, while China has only done 45. So China will gain a lot more knowledge from test 46 than the U.S. will from its next test.
And that's because the U.S. has done well over a thousand nuclear tests, while China has only done 45. So China will gain a lot more knowledge from test 46 than the U.S. will from its next test.
And that's because the U.S. has done well over a thousand nuclear tests, while China has only done 45. So China will gain a lot more knowledge from test 46 than the U.S. will from its next test.
In Nevada, nearly 1,000 feet underground is a network of tunnels where American scientists studied nuclear weapons. David Funk is one of them. He says these shafts were dug for underground nuclear testing.
In Nevada, nearly 1,000 feet underground is a network of tunnels where American scientists studied nuclear weapons. David Funk is one of them. He says these shafts were dug for underground nuclear testing.
Subcritical experiments test the plutonium in nuclear bombs without setting them off. It's the way America has done it for more than 30 years, but some fear that could soon change. China and Russia may be preparing to test their weapons. And several people close to the Trump administration have also said that the U.S. should be ready to test again. Jeff Brumfield, NPR News.
Subcritical experiments test the plutonium in nuclear bombs without setting them off. It's the way America has done it for more than 30 years, but some fear that could soon change. China and Russia may be preparing to test their weapons. And several people close to the Trump administration have also said that the U.S. should be ready to test again. Jeff Brumfield, NPR News.
A lot of families, a lot of households, a lot of individuals are still struggling. I think we're still in, for deeply poor people, a real recovery from the pandemic.
A lot of families, a lot of households, a lot of individuals are still struggling. I think we're still in, for deeply poor people, a real recovery from the pandemic.
Gypsy opened on December 19th. And everything was coming up roses. The reviews were raves. Audiences were flocking to see Gypsy on Broadway. And then on December 22nd, Audrey McDonald posted a picture of herself on Instagram breathing through a humidifier mask, asking audiences to be understanding as a bug was making its way through the cast and crew.
Gypsy opened on December 19th. And everything was coming up roses. The reviews were raves. Audiences were flocking to see Gypsy on Broadway. And then on December 22nd, Audrey McDonald posted a picture of herself on Instagram breathing through a humidifier mask, asking audiences to be understanding as a bug was making its way through the cast and crew.
The next night, the show canceled its performance and hasn't played since. It comes at a critical time, as the week between Christmas and New Year's is the highest-grossing one every year, when tickets are sold at a premium for holiday theatergoers. For NPR News, I'm Jeff London in New York.
The next night, the show canceled its performance and hasn't played since. It comes at a critical time, as the week between Christmas and New Year's is the highest-grossing one every year, when tickets are sold at a premium for holiday theatergoers. For NPR News, I'm Jeff London in New York.