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The nuclear weapons, arms control, disarmament and nonproliferation podcast. Companion to the popular Arms Control Wonk blog (www.armscontrolwonk.com). Hosted by Jeffrey Lewis & Aaron Stein.
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Signup to Generate a PitchArms Control Wonk is hosted by Jeffrey Lewis & Aaron Stein. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Rapid Race in Space" (1 October 2026, 33 minutes), "Calculating the Cost of Golden Dome" (26 August 2026, 57 minutes), and "From Past to Future" (3 August 2026, 37 minutes).
Arms Control Wonk publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Arms Control Wonk is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Arms Control Wonk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Arms Control Wonk's contact route on record: verified email.
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Jeffrey Lewis & Aaron Stein hosts Arms Control Wonk, a news podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Aaron and Jeffrey crossed paths in Philadelphia for a TTX about space nukes and escalation dynamics. The two caught up on the game, the recent news from USAF Secretary about US weapons in orbit, and what it all means...
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Is space based missile defense all gold and no dome? Aaron and Jeffrey sit down with FPRI Fellow Sam Lair to discuss their forthcoming paper about the costs of space based missile defense. Support us over at...
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Aaron and Jeffrey have a lot to announce. On this special episode of the show, the two let the listeners in on their future plans, and take a look back at the history of the podcast. Support us over at...
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China has conducted a test of its JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile into the open ocean — a departure from its usual practice of lobbing missiles into the desert or splashing them down in domestic waters...
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The US-Iran MOU is humiliating, it was signed at Versailles, and its still not on any government website. In fact, if you try a .gov keyword search for Iran's commitment to not build nuclear weapons, the top result is...
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<p>Aaron and Jeffrey sat down to discuss the Trump administration's review of nuclear strategy, the case for uploading, and what it all means for the looming arms race.</p> <p>Support us over at...
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<p>Russia tested the RS-28 Sarmat heavy ICBM, which will replace the<br /> SS-18/RS-36M Satan. </p> <p>What's it for? </p> <p>Aaron and Jeffrey talk about the<br /> role of heavy ICBMs, the foundational assumption for...
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It's been a long time, we shouldnt have left you, but we got a dope pod to step too. Or at least we think so. After a brief hiatus, Aaron and Jeffrey return to discuss the latest from the Iran war and what it means for...
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U.S. Undersecretary of State Tom DiNanno accused China of conducting decoupled, low-yield nuclear tests including on June 22, 2020. Aaron and Jeffrey talk about seismic monitoring of nuclear tests, the role of...
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The New START treaty has expired leaving the US and Russia without a bilateral limit on offensive strategic arms for the first time in decades. There is reportedly a handshake deal not to do anything drastic for six...
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<p>Russia has deployed the Oreshnik system in Belarus and then, from Russia, conducted another Oreshnik test. Jefffrey and Aaron discuss how the open source team found the deployment site in Belarus before Russia...
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<p>Jeffrey and Scott watched the new Kathryn Bigelow movie "House of Dynamite" and they both have opinions.</p> <p>The crew talks through both the artistic choices as well as the wonky details. "House of Dynamite" is an...
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<p>Donald Trump directed "the Department of War to start testing our<br /> Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis" with other countries. The<br /> Department of War doesn't test nuclear weapons, the Department of<br />...
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Alex Ward and others at the Wall Street Journal reported on the details of a Pentagon review process that has halted Ukraine's ability to conduct long-range strikes into Russia with ATACMs, Storm Shadow and other...
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<p>The Slack channel noticed that Russia was gearing up to test the SSC-X-9 Skyfall nuclear-powered cruise missile (aka Burevestnik), which Jeffrey and co. confirmed with satellite images. Reuters picked it up, noting...
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<p>Aaron and Jeffrey finally deconflict their schedules to talk about the outcome of the Israeli-Iranian war, Iran's pathway back to the bomb, and why they're both irritated with the "fix it or nix it crowd."</p>...
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<p>Aaron and Jeffrey sat down to discuss the latest new from Iran, where Israel has been launching strike on leadership, nuclear, and missile targets.</p> <p>Support us over at Patreon.com/acwpodcast!</p>
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<p>In what seems like clockwork, India and Pakistan fought an "almost war" recently, prompting concerns about the risk of nuclear war. Aaron and Jeffrey sat down to talk about the crisis, the meaning of deterrence, and...
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<p>The Trump administration appears to be willing to return to the JCPOA, so long as you do not call it the JCPOA. Aaron and Jeffrey sat down to discuss the latest back and forth with Iran and what's at stake with the...
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<p>Aaron and Jeffrey sat down for their first video podcast to discuss the cost of Brilliant Swarm, the name du moment of Brilliant Pebbles, aka space based missile defense. </p> <p>Watch the video pod over on...
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