Episode Name: Episode 033: President Trump And The Legality Of Nuclear War

Weirick is joined by international-law and law-of-war expert Butch Bracknell to discuss the legality of nuclear war, President Trump’s ability to use nuclear weapons, and recent statement by Air Force General John Hyten.

Articles:

What You Should Know About Trump’s Legal Authority To Order A Nuclear Strike

https://taskandpurpose.com/trump-nuclear-weapons-legal-authority/

on @TaskandPurpose

DOES THE LEGALITY OF NUCLEAR WAR MATTER?

https://warontherocks.com/2015/08/does-the-legality-of-nuclear-war-matter/ on @WarOnTheRocks

Guest: Butch Bracknell

Twitter: ‪@ButchBracknell

Website: https://butchbracknell.weebly.com

Photo illustration by Aaron Provost/U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Gordon

Host: James W. Weirick 

Website: www.militaryjusticepodcast.com

Twitter: @PodcastMJ

Instagram: thepodcastmj

FaceBook: @MilitaryJusticePodcast 

Email: weirick@weirick.com

Editing and Mixing:

Hannah McCarthy: @hmccarthyNHPR

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Om Podcasten

Brought to you by the creators of Undisclosed, Military Justice explores the system of rules and regulations that govern those who serve in uniform. Hosted by James W. Weirick--a retired Marine lieutenant colonel and Judge Advocate--the podcast delves into the flaws inherent to the military justice system and makes the case for substantial reform to ensure the brave men and women who serve our nation are protected from arbitrary retaliation. Topics include emerging issues in sexual assault, updates to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, whistleblower protection, the evolution of the law of the battlefield, and more. Host: James WeirickExecutive Producer: Dennis RobinsonPodcast Premier: September 20, 2016