Bertrand Russell discusses science and world peace. Phyllis Evans discusses the National Health Plan ; part 1

Studs Terkel Archive Podcast

Sir Bertrand Russell says scientists have a fundamental obligation to let the authorities know if and when what they're working on could lead to or cause a war. Russell claims, no matter the side, there are no winners as a result of war. The world could be a far better place, Russell explained, if it weren't for the fact of man's hatred toward other men. If one lives in the United States and has a grave illness or needs a major surgery, Phyllis Evans says one should not have to go into bankruptcy because of all the costs. Evans talks about the National Health Plan where she lives in Wales.