Mount Weather

FEMA-managed emergency operations bunker in Virginia

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Episodes

#1467: Can a 25-Ton Door Stop a Mach 20 Missile?

As hypersonic missiles reach Mach 20, superpowers are heading back underground. Explore the high-tech engineering of the world’s deepest bunkers.

Mar 23
#1013: When the Doomsday Plane Lands at LAX

A rare sighting at LAX reveals the hidden world of nuclear deterrence, from the E-4B "Doomsday Plane" to the secrets of the Nuclear Football.

Mar 8
#318: The Boring Bunkers That Keep a Country Running

What happens when the lights go out? Explore the secret world of government bunkers, redundant personnel, and hardened communication systems.

Jan 27