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Why Only 9 Countries Have Nuclear Weapons

Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.

Why Only 9 Countries Have Nuclear Weapons

Season 2 Episode 11 | 7m 0s | CC

What are the rules that govern who has nukes and who doesn’t? And why do some countries maintain huge nuclear arsenals, while many other countries don’t have any nukes?

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