American Prometheus
J. Robert Oppenheimer was hailed as a hero for the success of the atomic bomb project in 1945, only to fall from favor a few years later, accused of communist sympathies. Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin, coauthors of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, join Talking History's John Herron to discuss the complexities and nuances of the life of the physicist. Airdate: April 17, 2006.
Pearl Harbor
Talking History's Jim Madison and Emily Rosenberg discuss how memories of Pearl Harbor have changed since December 7th, 1941. Emily Rosenberg is the Dewitt Professor of History at Macalester College and author of A Date Which Will Live. Airdate: December 6, 2004.
World War II Soldiers
Talking History's Jim Madison will discuss the experiences of American soldiers in Asia and the Pacific during WWII with Peter Schrijvers, author of The GI War Against Japan. Airdate: November 10, 2003.
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