The author interviewed is Dr. Williams Forstchen.
Yeah, I had never heard of him either. He is a military historian and, equally important, an expert on electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks. His words in this interview are not fiction. Though he writes novels, the good Doctor uses his extensive knowledge to weave together stories which possess a strong chance of actually happening. I consider it informed fiction.
That is not good news.
I have long warned of the dangers of our interconnected power grid. The reliance on "Smart" technology in too many areas of society. Forstchen is speaking clearly, if not loudly, about the danger we face in America should we fall victim of an EMP attack.
When you consider our dependence on electric technology to do darn near everything, an EMP could shut down our nation. Power, water, communication, transportation could be gone in literally less than ten seconds.
You may, or may not, want to give this a look and listen.