William Hennigan, national security correspondent for the New York Times Opinion Section, discusses his series of articles on nuclear issues and the motivation behind them. He highlights the convergence of events such as modernization efforts, arms control treaties, and the war in Ukraine that prompted the New York Times to focus on nuclear issues. Hennigan aims to bring these issues to the forefront and make them understandable to everyday people. He also discusses the response from the professional community and the general public. He also provides insights for the nuclear enterprise on how to better communicate their perspective to journalists.
Mr. Hennigan has reported from more than two dozen countries across five continents, covering war, the arms trade, and the lives of U.S. service members.
Learn more: W.J. Hennigan - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
06:02 Discoveries and Highlights in Reporting
12:32 Improving Communication with the Nuclear Enterprise
23:42 Concerns and Trust in Journalistic Coverage
28:12 Three Wishes: North Korea, China, and US Modernization
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