Atomic Hobo - Nuclear War Podcast

The American radio system which operated from 1953 - 1963 and would dispense civil defence advice to the public whilst working to confuse an incoming Soviet bomber. Join us on Patreon here for more episodes www.patreon.com/atomichoboMy book, ATTACK WARNING RED: HOW BRITAIN PREPARED FOR NUCLEAR WAR is currently on a special paperback deal for £7.49 herehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Attack-Warning-Red-Britain-Prepared/dp/1529920019/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3A8B2MAX4MNRI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.R9sWLkhu55nZT5yVyZZbhQ.SslFvc5OyWSD-Ajh7PB-k9icPldgIaCxcW1kxaCX1tg&dib_tag=se&keywords=attack+warning+red+julie+mcdowall&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1736785872&sprefix=%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1

In 1961, the Soviets resumed nuclear testing in the Arctic, and one wee girl from Michigan was worried about the implications for Santa.

In 1962, New Mexico built America's first - and last - underground school.

In 1961, a group of families from New York gave up their lives on the East Coast and headed west in search of a place safe from nuclear attack. But did they choose the right place?

The atomic city of Richland - bustin' atoms, blowin' bubbles, and expelling "undesirables".

The building of the world's first plutonium plant in Washington state. Make way for the plutonium pioneers! Join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/atomichoboJulie

Will we all go together when we go?

If you thought the hydrogen bomb was as bad as it gets, then the cobalt bomb is here to say, "Hold my beer!"Tickets still available for this weekend's HoboCon '24 where we'll meet at a cinema in Manchester to watch Threads and an exclusive pre-recorded Q+A with the director. The Q+A will be uploaded to Patreon after the event for those who can't attend. Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/atomichobo

How to keep your village free from "marauders" - the local issues concerning Sussex in the early 80s.Tickets now on sale for this year's HoboCon - www.patreon.com/atomichobo