Herman Kahn
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Herman Kahn has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Dan Carlin (Mar 2020). Used as a canonical example of RAND-era nuclear strategists who tried to build a rational vocabulary for discussing thermonuclear war.
Futurist and military strategist at RAND Corporation (historical); Hudson Institute (founder) specializing in nuclear strategy, systems analysis, Cold War policy.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Mar 2020 on Dan Carlin |
| Role | Futurist and military strategist |
| Affiliation | RAND Corporation (historical); Hudson Institute (founder) |
Who talks about Herman Kahn on podcasts?
Herman Kahn came up; the most recent mention was Mar 2020 on Dan Carlin.
- EP10 Strangelove Whisperings on Dan Carlin (Mar 2020)