Bryan Bender - Exploring Workforce Barriers in Deterrence

In this episode of NucleCast, Adam interviews Bryan Bender, VP for Communication Strategy at SMI and a contributor to Politico magazine. They explore the barriers to entry and the challenges faced by young people interested in nuclear issues. The conversation delves into the perspectives of the arms control community and the concerns they have about the collapse of arms control frameworks.

Takeaways:

• The nuclear field lacks the brainpower needed to address complex and dangerous issues.
• There are divergent views on nuclear issues, with some advocating for enhancing the nuclear deterrent and others calling for arms control and disarmament.
• There are barriers to entry in the nuclear field, including difficulties in getting government positions and a lack of training  ...