Scientific American , By Ella Weber on November 22, 2023 The missiles on the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota make it a potential target for a nuclear attack. And that doesn’t come close to describing what the reality would be for those on the ground. This podcast is Part 4 of a five-part series. Listen to Part…
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