Best Allan Cogan Podcasts (2024)

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#38 - Noble Stein Brewing Co. w/ Zach Morrow & Garrett Joiner 49:59

12d ago49:59

49:59

In this episode I traveled to Indiana, PA and had the joy of interviewing Zach Morrow - owner and operator of Noble Stein Brewing Co, and Brewmaster Garrett Joiner! "It all started in a garage. We had both homebrewed before. Then, one day we brought all of our ideas and recipes together. We started out using home brew kits in a simple five-gallon k…

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#37 - Liberty Pole Spirits w/ Jim Hough 1:30:30

28d ago1:30:30

1:30:30

In this episode I traveled to Washington, PA and had the pleasure of speaking Jim Hough - owner and operator of Liberty Pole Spirits! Alongside his Wife and Sons, Jim honors the incredible history of Washington County, PA with one of the first American Industries: Whiskey! Liberty Pole Spirits celebrates the secret gathering in a meetinghouse near …

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#36 - Prospect Spirits w/ Sean Isassi 1:00:37

1M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

In this episode I traveled to El Paso, TX and had the pleasure of speaking with Sean Isassi of Prospect Spirits! The distillery itself is a work in progress in an old pizza shop, and the work they've done so far is really impressive! Makers of Free Range Vodka and Brindle Bourbon - among other delicious offerings, Prospect Spirits owns the space in…

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#35 - Static Line Brewing Co. w/ Steve Khoo 39:00

2M ago39:00

39:00

In this episode I had the honor of sitting down with Steven Khoo - owner and operator of Static Line Brewing Co. in Sanford, North Carolina! Steven, alongside his wife Michelle, have only recently opened but already have a massive following and dedicate their space to the military community nearby at Fort Liberty (Bragg). Steven himself is retired …

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#34 - Old Line Spirits w/ Mark McLaughlin 1:22:43

2M ago1:22:43

1:22:43

In this episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mark McLaughlin to discuss his journey from Navy to Distillery and everything in-between at Old Line Spirits in Baltimore, Maryland! visit www.oldlinespirits.com Follow @oldlinespirits If you enjoyed this episode, I’d really appreciate a follow and share on social media, subscribe to our YouTu…

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#33 - Blackhat Distillery w/ Kim Immel 51:58

3M ago51:58

51:58

In this episode I traveled to Colorado Springs, CO on the heels of the 2024 American Craft Spirits Association Convention in Denver! I've admired Blackhat from afar and am so grateful for the opportunity to stop by and talk to their head distiller Kim Immel. Visit https://www.blackhatdistillery.com/ Follow @blackhatdistillery If you enjoyed this ep…

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#32 - The Bar Book w/ Mike Waskewich & Dolly Gray 41:40

3M ago41:40

41:40

In our first video episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mike and Dolly - founders of The Bar Book! They've created something special with a brand new app that helps you discover flavor profiles in products that fit you and your preference! The app went live in March 2024, and has tons of steam and TLC behind it. Mike and Dolly welcomed my w…

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#31 - Sang•Froid Distilling w/ Jeff Harner 54:16

3M ago54:16

54:16

Our last audio only episode is here! I had an absolute blast talking to owner and operator, Jeff Harner, about his quaint and unique distillery in Hyattsville, Maryland. Sang•Froid Distilling is one of the smallest yet most impressive operations I've had the pleasure of visiting and I can't thank Jeff enough for having me! visit online at https://w…

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#30 - McClintock Distilling w/ Braeden Bumpers 44:30

4M ago44:30

44:30

In this episode, I again traveled to Frederick, Maryland to visit McClintock Distilling and speak with owner and operator Braeden Bumpers! Braeden graciously welcomed me into the distillery and gave a wonderfully detailed tour showcasing their beautiful space and I certainly can't wait to return! Visit them online at https://mcclintockdistilling.co…

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#29 - Puerto Rico Distillery w/ Angel Rivera 59:55

4M ago59:55

59:55

In this episode I traveled to Frederick, Maryland to visit Puerto Rico Distillery and speak with owner and operator Angel Rivera. Originally from Puerto Rico, Agnel prides himself on sharing a slice of his culture with the American spirits market and often hosts events in the area to share a bit of his delicious Pitorro – or Puerto Rican Moonshine.…

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#28 - Broadslab Distillery w/ Jeremy Norris 38:55

4M ago38:55

38:55

In this episode I traveled to Benson, North Carolina to visit Broadslab Distillery and speak with the man behind it all, Jeremy Norris. Broadslab is just a short drive away from where I frequently visit in North Carolina and I’m glad I finally had the opportunity to take a tour and visit the beautiful farm. This is one I am excited to bring to vide…

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#27 - Shmidt Spirits w/ Brian Roan 59:15

4M ago59:15

59:15

In this episode I traveled to Beltsville, Maryland to visit Shmidt Spirits and talk with master distiller, Brian Roan. The small distillery is owned and operated by Arthur Shmidt – an engineer from the College Park, Maryland area who’s desire to make better spirits than what’s on the market emboldened his blending of engineering and his love of fin…

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#26 - Keir Family Distillery w/ Sam Keir 38:52

5M ago38:52

38:52

In this episode I traveled to Northern Pennsylvania to visit the Keir Family Distillery located in the small town of Warren Center. The distillery sits on a farm just 5 miles south of the New York/Pennsylvania state border and is only about an hour from where I spend my time drilling for the Army National Guard. I had the pleasure of speaking with …

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#25 - Tobacco Barn Distillery w/ Dan Dawson, Sean Coogan & Scott Sanders 1:00:14

5M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

In this episode, I had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful veteran owned Tobacco Barn Distillery in Hollywood, Maryland and sat down with the trio behind it all: Dan, Sean, and Scott! Tobacco Barn is a true ground to glass distillery, growing the corn used in their whiskey right there on the farm. Ground to glass recently paid off when in 2023, …

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#24 - Painted Stave Distilling w/ Michael Rassmusen 1:12:42

5M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

In this episode, I traveled to Smyrna, Delaware to visit Painted Stave Distilling and speak to one of their owners - Michael Rassmusen. The most unique thing about this craft distillery is the building's history! It was originally opened as the Smyrna Theatre back in 1948 and Painted Stave maintained much of the original aspects of the theater insi…

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#23 - Tenth Ward Distilling Co. w/ Daniel Morello 46:15

5M ago46:15

46:15

In this episode, Allan sits down with Dan Morello of Tenth Ward Distilling Co. in Frederick, Maryland. Dan is one of the main distillers and graciously sat down to talk about his background and the awesome story behind Tenth Ward. Proudly woman owned and operated since 2016 by owner Monica Pearce in what used to be the Tenth Ward of downtown Freder…

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#22 - Manncave Distillery w/ Stephen & Kelly Mann 1:12:52

6M ago1:12:52

1:12:52

In this episode I traveled to Weston, West Virginia to visit the MannCave Distillery and had the pleasure of speaking to the family behind it all! Father and Daughter duo Stephen and Kelly Mann joined me for a conversation discussing their business and the unique character a small craft distillery imparts on distillation out there in the sticks of …

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#21 - Belmont Farm Distillery w/ Chuck Miller 40:17

6M ago40:17

40:17

In this episode I traveled to Culpeper, Virginia to visit the Belmont Farm Distillery and speak with famous moonshiner, Chuck Miller! The word legend isn’t enough to describe Chuck’s influence on the craft spirits industry, and his expertise is showcased in several episodes of Discovery Channel’s “Moonshiners”. In fact, while at the distillery, vis…

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#20 - KO Distilling w/ Peter Mowery 1:04:10

6M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

In this episode I traveled to Manassas, Virginia to visit KO Distilling and had the pleasure of sitting down with Peter Mowery, the distillery’s Director of Sales. "Upon retiring early, the question became, “what next?” Neither one satisfied with sitting idle, in 2013 Bill and John set off to create craft spirits with local ingredients, high-qualit…

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#19 - Ironclad Distillery Co. w/ Owen King 43:12

7M ago43:12

43:12

In this Episode, Allan sits down with Owen King from Ironclad Distillery Co. located in Newport News, Virginia. Ironclad is a family run craft distillery reveling in the rich Civil War history of the area. In 1862, one year into the American Civil War, the first ships to be armored in iron engaged in the waters off the Port of Newport News, Virgini…

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#18 - Murlarkey Distilled Spirits w/ Jim Larkin & Kevin Szady 48:02

7M ago48:02

48:02

In this episode, Allan sits down with Co-Founder Jim Larkin and Head Distiller Kevin Szady from Murlarkey Distilled Spirits, located in Bristow, Virginia Jim and Kevin discuss their proud support for local farms and showcase their unique offerings that set Murlarkey apart from other craft distilleries. visit Murlarkey at their website: https://murl…

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#17 - Falls Church Distillers w/ Michael & Lorenzo Paluzzi 57:38

7M ago57:38

57:38

In this episode Allan sits down with Michael & Lorenzo Paluzzi of Falls Church Distillers - located in Falls Church, Virginia! A father and son team, taking on the challenge of craft spirits and making uniquely delicious whiskey, gin, and vodka - including their incredibly successful Ready-to-drink canned cocktails! Learn more about them at http://…

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#16 - Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. w/ Becky Harris 51:54

8M ago51:54

51:54

In this episode, Allan had the pleasure of sitting down with Becky Harris, Chief Distiller of Catoctin Creek Distilling located in Purcellville, Virginia. She and her husband Scott opened with the intent of celebrating Virginia’s rich rye history and has become a favorite spot of mine to visit. Episode Thumb Photo credit: Alicia Bruce + Catoctin Cr…

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#15 - MacMillan Whisky Room w/ Derek Anderson 48:01

8M ago48:01

48:01

In this episode, Allan sits down with Derek Anderson, the owner of The MacMillan Whisky Room located in the Mosaic District of Fairfax, Virginia. This place is one of Allan's favorite places to grab a cocktail and enjoy a meal, especially given their vast whiskey collection! "Come to the MacMillan Whisky Room and enjoy a dram of your favorite malt …

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#14 - Hatch Distilling Co. w/ Chris Roedl 48:58

8M ago48:58

48:58

In this episode Allan sits down with Chris Roedl, the Founder of Hatch Distilling Co. - located in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin. Door County is a top tourist destination in Wisconsin, and the small town of Egg Harbor offers some of the best spots - including this craft distillery. "Our founder, Chris, spent his formative years working in the commercial po…

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#13 - Central Standard Craft Distillery w/ Evan Hughes 50:25

8M ago50:25

50:25

In this episode Allan sits down with Evan Hughes, the co-owner of Central Standard Craft Distillery - located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "Central Standard is more than a name. It’s an idea. An idea to make better spirits, with locally sourced products, by hard-working local professionals who are passionate about what they create. We’ve been lucky eno…

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#12 - Great Lakes Distillery w/ Nate Newbrough 1:11:18

9M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

In this Episode, Allan sits down with the head distiller, Nate Newbrough, of Great Lakes Distillery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Great Lakes Distillery has called Wisconsin home since their founding by Guy Rehorst in 2004. Nestled in the heart of the vibrant city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the distillery stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment…

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#11 - District Made Spirits w/ Alex Laufer 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

In this episode, Allan sits down with Alex Laufer, CEO and co-founder of District Made Spirits located in the Ivy City neighborhood of Washington D.C. Recorded onsite at the distillery, Alex discusses the unique craft of distilling whiskey and other spirits in the Nation's Capital and the value he puts on community and using local products in the p…

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#10 - Northern Waters Distillery w/ Jake Walish 53:06

9M ago53:06

53:06

In this episode, Allan sits down with Head Distiller Jake Walish of the Northern Waters Distillery located in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Recorded onsite, this space has a beautiful tasting room and has incredible lake views - a perfect spot to share some whiskey and learn more about the craft in the North Woods. Jake shares his own personal story and how…

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#9 - A Flight of Bourbon w/ Brad Schnell 45:00

9M ago45:00

45:00

In this episode, after taking Allan on a flight in his personal plane around Hartford, Wisconsin, Brad Schnell sits down to discuss some bourbons that he's has never tried, and tell Allan all about his professional wedding officiant business "I do" (https://idoofficiant.com/) and his aviation hobby. Brad is a self proclaimed bourbon man so a conver…

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#8 - George Washington's Distillery w/ Steve Bashore 50:30

10M ago50:30

50:30

In this episode, Allan sits down with Master Distiller Steve Bashore at George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill on the Mount Vernon property. Steve shares his expertise on all things whiskey from the time of our first president and explains the 18th century distillation process. While discussing this incredible history, Steve shares the three ry…

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#7 - From Celebrity to Craft Distillery 15:50

10M ago15:50

15:50

In this short episode, Allan discusses the rise in craft distilleries in the past decade and their influence on the whiskey market and how it has opened the door for several celebrities to create their own lines of whiskey - for better or worse. Background music courtesy of the Blues Lounge YouTube channel. They are a band of musicians performing u…

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#6 - Bonded Bourbon w/ Nathan Haug 44:24

11M ago44:24

44:24

Nathan Haug, a longtime friend since their college bowling days, joins Allan to sample 3 bottled-in-bond bourbons. Featured is Heaven HIll 7yr old Bonded, Old Grand Dad bonded, and Fainting Goat's C.B. Fishers Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. All three are very different, but very delicious! While enjoying these samples, Allan gets to know Nate better as t…

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#5 - Sampling Single Malts w/ Philip Dannelly 44:02

11M ago44:02

44:02

Philip Dannelly, an old friend from Army Basic Training joins Allan to sample 3 single malt whiskies, each with a unique flavor profile. Featured is the Door County Distillery's American Single Malt, Edradour 10yr old Scotch, and finally the Glenfarclas 25yr old scotch. While enjoying these samples, Allan gets to know Phil better as they discuss li…

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#4 - Legends of Peat w/ Bradley Lake 45:58

12M ago45:58

45:58

Brad Lake joins Allan to enjoy some of the most well known peated scotches including Laphroaig 10, Talisker Storm, Ardbeg Uigeadail, Lagavulin 16, and Bruichladdich Octomore 13.3. Brad is a longtime friend and former co-worker of Allan's who has recently developed a taste for peated scotch rather than the usual sweetness of Bourbon. Amid sharing so…

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#3 - Balvenie Scotch w/ Grant Brown 32:36

12M ago32:36

32:36

Recorded back in the beginning of the year as a proof of concept for the new iteration of The Cogan Conversation, Grant Brown sits down with Allan to sample 3 offerings from The Balvenie Distillery in Scotland. While learning about Balvenie's history and wonderful whiskey, Grant discusses his roots and livelihood - a welcome shift in conversation f…

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#2 - Mythbusting Whiskey w/ Allan Cogan 25:17

1y ago25:17

25:17

In this episode, I debunk some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding whiskey as well as defining certain terms and buzzwords often found on the bottle. Understanding what is what can help you confidently purchase a bottle to enjoy! The reality is that the whiskey industry is a business that sells product. In order to sell that product, they h…

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#1 - An Introduction: What Whiskey is What? 14:41

1y ago14:41

14:41

Episode 1 is here! The question I hear most often is “How do I know what to buy, and if I’ll like it?” - It’s a fair question, and if I’m being honest, I learned by buying bottles of whiskey that looked interesting and trying them myself or with a group of close friends. I developed my palate and know what I like and dislike. However, I recognize t…

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Welcome to Crafted Conversations! 0:59

1y ago0:59

0:59

Crafted Conversations is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the craft of small businesses within the alcohol industry! In 2024, we plan to visit distilleries, breweries, wineries, and more and discuss their awesome products with them onsite and share it with you! "The Cogan Conversation" was always about engaging in meaningful conversations, but wit…

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#69 - Back to the Drawing Board 29:14

1+ y ago29:14

29:14

Our 69th episode.. nice. We've decided its time to take a knee, regroup, reflect, and determine what is the best path forward for this platform. We aren't going away, but we are looking towards a rebrand and relaunch with something better. #thecoganconvo visit us at www.thecoganconvo.comBy Allan Cogan & Grant Brown

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Tales From OCS III 1:19:57

2y ago1:19:57

1:19:57

Another chapter in the "Tales From OCS" series! Allan sits down with fellow graduates: Phil Craig, Sammie Simmons, Andrew Kiser, AnnaMaria Neitte, and their OCS Company Commander Zach Morris. We covered a lot, but went on LOTS of tangents. Luckily we agreed on a more structured part 2 with this same group. In the meantime, enjoy this fun walk down …

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Tales From OCS II 1:45:07

2y ago1:45:07

1:45:07

Enjoy this second episode surrounding our OCS experiences at Fort McClellan, AL. Allan is joined by Drew Johnson, Joshua Peer, Jake Wilamowski, Kash Dhanapal, and one of their favorite cadre members: Jordan Pisacrita. Be sure to check out our Patreon and subscribe for lots more exclusive content and be a part of our conversations! www.patreon/theco…

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Tales From OCS 1:26:01

2y ago1:26:01

1:26:01

Allan sits down with fellow Accelerated Officer Candidate School graduates Drew Johnson, Brian McNamara, and Alex Hawkins to discuss their time at the Alabama Military Academy and reminisce on stand out memories. Becoming brand new Butter Bars has its ups and downs and this episode is the first of many discussions with fellow graduates whom Allan h…

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Reviewing Matt Walsh's 'What is a Woman' Documentary 54:16

2y ago54:16

54:16

Yeah… we’re diving into this conversation. Full disclosure, we aren’t big fans of The Daily Wire but most honest critics of this controversial documentary have found value in the information unearthed by conservative commentator Matt Walsh. To best serve both the Trans community AND the entire community as a whole, we can’t shy away from addressing…

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Pt. 2 45:56

2y ago45:56

45:56

Having finished their roller-coaster viewing of the Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series, Allan and Grant are rejoined by mega-fan Dan Sponder to conclude their discussion and provide their final thoughts. A full-auto display of great ideas, or a cinematic abortion committed to the TV screen? This decision is where it belongs, the fans, who get …

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Pt. 1 41:23

2y ago41:23

41:23

In this episode Allan and Grant take a step back from politics (or do they) and are joined by Cogan Convo favorite guest and good friend Dan Sponder to talk about the first four episodes of the new Disney Plus Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Opinions vary wildly from absolute hate to pure fan bliss, a divide seen across the Star Wars fanbase far a…

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Abortion Rights Pt. 2 34:13

2y ago34:13

34:13

With the recently leaked draft of a Supreme Court decision, there signaled the court's intention to overturn one of the most landmark decisions of the last century: Roe v. Wade. This decision, effectively enshrining abortion rights for all women across the country, has been under fire and hotly debated since it was handed down. If overturned, many …

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Abortion Rights Pt. 1 26:10

2y ago26:10

26:10

With the recently leaked draft of a Supreme Court decision, there signaled the court's intention to overturn one of the most landmark decisions of the last century: Roe v. Wade. This decision, effectively enshrining abortion rights for all women across the country, has been under fire and hotly debated since it was handed down. If overturned, many …

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Nuclear Warfare Pt. 2 35:10

2y ago35:10

35:10

As global tensions continue to rise surrounding Russia and Ukraine, Yemen, Taliban control of Afghanistan, China's increased human rights violations, and North Korean missile testing... one awful outcome is becoming more and more possible. Are we closer than ever to a Nuclear War? If so, what would it look like and how would the US respond? Weapons…

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Nuclear Warfare Pt. 1 41:09

2y ago41:09

41:09

As global tensions continue to rise surrounding Russia and Ukraine, Yemen, Taliban control of Afghanistan, China's increased human rights violations, and North Korean missile testing... one awful outcome is becoming more and more possible. Are we closer than ever to a Nuclear War? If so, what would it look like and how would the US respond? Weapons…

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