Are you ready for a nuclear missile?

The World

A year ago this week, the people of Hawaii were warned of an incoming missile attack. It was at the height of the nuclear standoff with North Korea. How prepared is the US for a real attack? And for ordinary Americans is there anything you can do? Host Marco Werman speaks with Hans Kristensen of the Federation of American Scientists.

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