What do a zombie attack and a viral pandemic have in common?\xa0They are both frightening, mindless, and relentless in their assault.\xa0And both require preparedness.\xa0\xa0That\u2019s why the author of \u201cWorld War Z\u201d \u2013 a story about a battle against zombies \u2013 lectures at West Point.\xa0\nMax Brooks has also recorded a public service announcement with his celebrated father, Mel Brooks, touting the importance of social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.\xa0His newest novel portrays a different assailant: Bigfoot.\xa0\nWhether our enemy is the undead, a hirsute forest dweller, or an invisible virus, panic won\u2019t help us survive.\xa0Find out what will.\nGuest:\n\nMax Brooks\xa0\u2013\xa0Lecturer at West Point\u2019s Modern War Institute. Author of \u201cZombie Survival Guide,\u201d \u201cWorld War Z,\u201d and the forthcoming \u201cDevolution.\u201d\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices