That Time the US Government Brainwashed America into DIY Bomb Shelters

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09 December 2025

Picture this: it's just after World War II -- the world knows nuclear weapons can end civilization. So, how can a government help the public feel safe? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max dive into the ridiculous history of that time Uncle Sam tried to make the public build cartoonishly bad fallout shelters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.