Outreach Program In The News
RADIO INTERVIEWS
TELEVISION APPEARANCES
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
OPINION EDITORIALS
RADIO INTERVIEWS
May 3, 2010 Klass interview on South Dakota Public Radio
Col. Klass is interviewed on South Dakota Public Radio on May 3, 2010, during an outreach trip to Iowa.
May 3, 2010 "Interview with Sioux City's KSCJ Talk Radio 1360
Col. Klass and Dr. Gould appeared on KSCJ Talk Radio 1360 in Sioux City, Iowa, on May 3, 2010.
Apr 7, 2010 WERU radio airs Klass, Helfand talks at the University of Maine, Orono
WERU radio, broadcast in the Blue Hill and Bangor area, recorded and played Col. Klass and Dr. Helfand's April 6, 2010 talk at the University of Maine, Orono.
Apr 5, 2010 University of Southern Maine event aired on "Speaking in Maine" radio program
Col. Klass and Dr. Helfand's April 5, 2010 presentation at the University of Southern Maine was recorded and aired the following week on Maine Public Radio’s “Speaking in Maine” program, which aired throughout the state.
Apr 5, 2010 Klass radio interview on WLOB Radio/WMPE-TV
During a brief radio interview at the morning commute hours, Col. Klass had a brief conversation with morning talk show host Ray Richardson and framed the START agreement with the date and times of the USM, Lewiston, and Brunswick speaking events.
Apr 5, 2010 Interview with Maine Public Broadcasting Network radio program Maine Things Considered
On Monday, April 5, 2010, Col. Klass and Dr. Helfand recorded an interview with Tom Porter of Maine Public Broadcasting Network. The longer version (approximately 30-minute) was posted to the MPBN website, and a shorter version (approximately 5-minute) aired on Maine Things Considered at 5:30PM afternoon commute.
Dec 8, 2009 Col. Klass and Dr. Gould Discuss Nuclear Proliferation Phoenix NPR
Colonel Richard Klass and Dr. Robert Gould of Physicians for Social Responsibility discuss the current state of nuclear proliferation on Phoenix's NPR affiliate, KJZZ 91.5 FM.
Sep 10, 2009 Gen. Gard and Gen. Johns Address Nuclear Proliferation and Economic Policy on Ohio NPR
Lt. General Robert Gard and Brig. General John Johns return to WOSU public radio, station broadcast from the Ohio State University, on "All Sides with Ann Fisher" to discuss essential non-military elements critical to any well-rounded national security strategy for the United States.
Apr 8, 2009 Gen. Gard and Col. Hauser Discuss Nuclear Weapons and Military on NPR
Lt. General Robert Gard and Colonel William Hauser discuss "Strengthening U.S. Security in a New Era." General Gard speaks on various security issues, including nuclear proliferation, Iran, nuclear terrorism, and the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq. Col. Hauser speaks about the state of the U.S. military after six years in Iraq and in light of plans to increase troop numbers in Afghanistan.
Oct 9, 2008 Retired Military Officers Discuss Iran on Iowa Public Radio
Col. Richard Klass and Col. William Hauser - joined by Dr. David Drake of the Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility - discuss the need for tough diplomacy with Iran over its nuclear program. U.S. leaders, including the next president, should steer away from the Bush administration's policy of "not talking to our enemies," and engage the country diplomatically to reduce the threat of a nuclear-weapon armed Iran.
Sep 18, 2008 Gen. Gard and Dr. Helfand of PSR Discuss Nuclear Weapons on NPR
Lt. Gen. Robert Gard and Dr. Helfand of Physicians for Social Responsibility discuss the dangers of nuclear proliferation on Kansas City's NPR affiliate, KCUR 89.3 FM.
Apr 17, 2008 Retired Military Officers Talk about the Military and Iraq with Knoxville Public Radio
Colonel William Hauser and Lt. General Robert Gard discuss the war in Iraq and its effect on the military with WUOT 91.9 FM, Knoxville, Tennesse public radio.
Mar 26, 2008 General John Johns Discusses Iraq War on NPR in Ohio
General John Johns discusses the war in Iraq and the threat of Iran on the Open Line with Fred Anderle, a radio show broadcast on Columbus, Ohio's NPR station.
Mar 7, 2008 Colonel Klass and Dr. Thomasson of PSR Discuss Iraq and Iran
Colonel Richard Klass and Dr. Thomasson of Physicians for Social Responsibility discuss Iraq, Iran and the threat of nuclear weapons with 88.9 FM KNPR Nevada Public Radio.
Jan 16, 2008 General Gard on Jay Marvin Show
General Gard discusses nuclear weapons, especially in regard to North Korea and Iran, the war in Iraq and where the United States should go from here.
TELEVISION APPEARANCES
May 4, 2010 Klass and Gould radio interview on WHO NewsRadio 1040
On May 4, 2010, Col. Klass and Dr. Gould had a live radio interview on WHO NewsRadio 1040, the largest radio station in Iowa.
May 3, 2010 Klass and Gould on KTIV and KCAU local television
Local television stations KTIV and KCAU covered a May 3, 2010 event with Col. Klass, Dr. Helfand, and the Sioux City Lions Club.
Apr 6, 2010 Klass, Helfand appear on WVII TV 7
WVII TV 7 aired their coverage of Col. Klass and Dr. Helfand's April 6, 2010 discussion at the University of Maine, Orono
Apr 5, 2010 Klass and Helfand appear on Community Television Network in Maine
Col. Klass and Dr. Helfand's April 5, 2010 presentation at the University of Southern Maine was recorded and aired on Portland's Community Television Network.
Apr 5, 2010 Klass and Helfand appear on PeaceWorks television program
PeaceWorks, a local cable television program in Brunswick, Maine, recorded and later aired an April 5, 2010 speaking event with Col. Klass and Dr. Helfand at the Brunswick public library. Q&A discussion included START’s links to other U.S. nuclear weapons goals, Iran, tactical nuclear weapons, and the AQ Khan network.
Dec 8, 2009 Johns and Hauser Discuss Afghanistan and U.S. Military on ABC News 4 Charleston
Brig. Gen. John Johns and Col. William Hauser speak on Afghanistan on the 11:00 news.
Dec 8, 2009 Johns and Hauser Address Impact of Afghanistan Escalation on South Carolina Public Television
Brig. Gen. John Johns and Colonel William Hauser discuss Afghanistan escalation on South Carolina Public Television.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
May 13, 2010 Grassley, Harkin Votes Critical for New START, U.S. Security
On May 13, 2010, after a trip to Iowa through the Center's military outreach program, Col. Klass published an op-ed in the Sioux City Journal, entitled, "Grassley, Harkin Votes Critical for New START, U.S. Security."
Apr 25, 2010 Young Voices Critical to Advancing Nuclear Security
"As the involvement of young people in current debates about nuclear weapons grows, momentum builds for a more secure global future," writes military outreach program coordinator Katie Mounts in the Brunswick Times Record.
Apr 25, 2010 New START treaty crucial for U.S. security
"Over the course of the next several months, policymakers, military leaders, and the general American public will have the most profound and consequential debate on nuclear weapons since the dawn of the Cold War," said Col. Klass in an op-ed in the Lewiston Sun Journal after his April 2010 trip to Lewiston, Maine.
Apr 7, 2010 Physician, retired colonel warn of nuclear dangers
After covering an event with Col. Klass and Dr. Helfand at the University of Maine, Orono, the Bangor Daily News published this news story the following day.
Apr 6, 2010 Experts Frighten with Nuclear What-Ifs
At Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, Col. Klass and Dr. Helfand discussed nuclear weapons issues with approximately 20 students, faculty, and community members. The Lewiston Sun Journal covered the event and ran a story the following day.
Apr 28, 2008 Anti-Nuke Youth: The Next Generation
"The Center's programs bring military professionals to towns with large populations of students and military veterans; these experts speak on a variety of topics, but always address the issue of nuclear weapons," writes Wire Tap Magazine. Students working on these issues have called the trips 'refreshing,' especially when they hear military generals confirm their own nuclear abolition analysis."
Apr 21, 2008 Former Officers Discuss Iran
"Iran might be a bigger threat than Iraq, and the U.S. military might not be able to handle the potential conflict, according to two retired military officials," writes the students newspaper at the University of Tennessee, the Daily Beacon.
Mar 13, 2008 Ret. Colonel on Iraq: ‘We can’t do this with a volunteer army’
The Rebel Yell, the student newspaper of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, writes about the war in Iraq and diplomacy with Iran after a Center outreach visit to the campus.
Jan 15, 2008 Gard: Gaurd the Uranium
Geopolitics and military affairs will be hot topics during the 2008 election cycle, and retired Lt. Gen. Robert G. Gard knows a thing or two about both.
Nov 30, 2007 When the Deterrent Becomes a Threat
"There are many problems facing the United States today, but the viability of its nuclear deterrent is not one of them. Building new nuclear weapons will not make us safer," writes General Gard and other Center experts in this op-ed published by the UC Berkley Daily Californian.
Oct 12, 2007 Retired Generals Criticize Iraq Policy, Worry Over Iran
A pair of retired generals told dozens of Rancho Bernardo residents Thursday that President Bush's troop surge strategy in Iraq was failing and that they're afraid the president may be goaded into a "disastrous" new war against neighboring Iran.
Sep 6, 2007 Retired Generals, Former Congressman Speak Against Iraq Policy
Two retired generals and a former congressman called for an orderly withdrawal of troops from Iraq during the trio's tour to discuss U.S. options in that country.
Aug 14, 2007 Iraq War and Nuclear Terrorism
In a lecture and discussion organized by the College Democrats, Johns and his colleague, Lt. Gen. Robert G. Gard, both of whom served in Vietnam, voiced concerns about the Iraq war and nuclear terrorism at home.
Aug 4, 2007 Visiting Generals React to Iraq Situation
"It's much easier to go in than get out," said retired Army Brig. Gen. John Johns. "We will have a presence there for quite a while. The issue is, what kind of presence." Johns and retired Lt. Gen. Robert Gard think the war in Iraq destroyed an existing government and infrastructure that kept a lid on intense regional tribal tensions.
OPINION EDITORIALS
Apr 18, 2010 START now, then move to zero
After an editorial board meeting with the Brunswick Times Record, the paper ran the following editorial in support of New START.
Oct 13, 2008 Our View :Talking with Enemies Much Better than Not
After the Center met with the editorial board of the Iowa City Press Citizen, the newspaper published this editorial that reflects the Center's message that the United States should engage diplomatically with Iran in order to quell rising tensions between our two countries.
Jun 30, 2008 These Generals are Real Heroes
This spring, the New York Times exposed a six-year-long Bush administration propaganda campaign using retired military officers to disseminate pro-Iraq war messages to the American public. In this op-ed published in the Asheville Citizen-Times on June 27, Outreach Coordinator Ashley Hoffman explains how the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation is fighting back against the administration's spin through its own Military Outreach Program.
May 12, 2008 Nuclear Terrorism is a Likely Event
In this opinion editorial published in the Knoxville News Sentinel, Senior Military Fellow Lt. Gen. Robert Gard argues that our government is not taking the necessary steps to prevent nuclear terrorism, even though it is one of the gravest threats to U.S. security. "It is incredible that our government is failing to accord the highest priority to taking the actions necessary to prevent terrorists from carrying out their threat to detonate a nuclear weapon on the territory of the United States, which would forever change our way of life," writes Gard.
Nov 5, 2007 Bush Administration Should Halt Nuclear Development
"Developing new nuclear weapons undermines our diplomatic leadership in stemming the spread of nuclear weapons by undermining our Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty commitments," writes General Gard and other Center experts in this op-ed published by the UCSD Guardian.
Nov 12, 2007 War Comes at a Big Cost to Americans
Gen. John Johns writes about the cost of the Iraq war and the future of the armed forces in this op-ed for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
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