About the Program
William Forstchen talks about his latest book, "One Second After," a novel about a high-altitude nuclear bomb explosion that sends out electromagnetic pulses which permanently destroy all of the world's electrical systems. Mr. Forstchen talks about what led him the write the book, the threat of electromagnetic pulse attacks in the real world, and the need for a missle defense system to guard against such attacks. He spoke at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.