Recent geopolitical events and other natural disasters have shown how reliant we are on electricity, and how vulnerable the power grid can be. Rebuilding the grid following a nightmare scenario such as an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack could take years, so preparation from an individual, town and regional basis can be key to accelerating recovery. We chat about this topic with Dr. William R. Forstchen, author of “One Second After” and other books that explore life in a small town following such an attack.

Guest:
William R. Forstchen, Ph.D., author of “One Second After”, the first of a series of books about what happens to the world following an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack.

Forstchen holds a Ph.D. in history from Purdue University, with a specialization in military history, and has written more than 40 books. One Second After was published in 2009.

Sources:

One Second After homepage
https://www.onesecondafter.com/aboute...

Quora question
https://www.quora.com/How-long-can-th...

Fact Check: Could Chinese Spy Balloons Carry EMP to Detonate Over the U.S.?
https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-c...

Chinese spy balloon exposes U.S. vulnerability to EMP attacks
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/re...

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