Fred Kaplan
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Fred Kaplan has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Mar 2020 on Dan Carlin. Fred Kaplan appears as the main guest on Dan Carlin's podcast, where he discusses U.S. nuclear war planning and his new book, "The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret History of Nuclear War." Tim Naftali recommends Kaplan, referring to him as the "Dr. Strangelove whisperer," highlighting his expertise and previous work, "The Wizards of Armageddon." Kaplan's insights are informed by his studies with notable figures like William Kalman and Jack Ruina at MIT.
Journalist and author at Slate (columnist) specializing in nuclear strategy, U.S. national security policy, Cold War history.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Mar 2020 on Dan Carlin |
| Role | Journalist and author |
| Affiliation | Slate (columnist) |
Which podcasts has Fred Kaplan appeared on?
Fred Kaplan came up; the most recent mention was Apr 2024 on Dan Carlin.
- EP10 Strangelove Whisperings on Dan Carlin (Mar 2020)
- EP29 The Handmaidens of the Apocalypse on Dan Carlin (Apr 2024)
What is Fred Kaplan mentioned alongside?
Fred Kaplan is most often mentioned alongside William Kalman, Jack Ruina and DARPA.
Worked with: William Kalman, Jack Ruina
Mentioned together: DARPA, Nuclear War: A Scenario, Robert Kehler, General Michael Connor, Bill Perry, Nick Bostrom, Nuclear Winter, Leon Panetta, Bertrand Russell, Lockheed Martin