Streamed live on November 14, 2024 In June 1944, the U.S. Army deployed an unusual and highly secretive unit to Normandy. Known as the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, this 1,100-man team went by a nickname: the Ghost Army. Their mission wasn’t to fight the enemy with traditional weapons but to deceive them using inflatable
Streamed live on November 11, 2024 Veterans Day Open Conversation ranges far and wide settling on this first opening question: is it right and proper to wish a veteran a "Happy Veterans Day." The consensus among our veterans is that it isn't, though Todd offers a tepid dissent. In the course of the conversation,
Streamed live on November 7, 2024 In a world before GPS and predecessor technology, how in the world did fleets of Allied bombers make their way across vast distances, hit their targets, and return home? Tonight, we talk about how navigation worked in World War II from experts who’ve studied it and one who
Streamed live on November 4, 2024 Lt. Colonel John J. McBrearty leads our Open Conversation with a discussion of his 32 years service, first in the Marine Corps and then as part of the California National Guard. The discussion launched comments from our veterans about the differences between active and reserve duty and about
Streamed live on October 29, 2024 Renowned historian Sir Richard Evans talks about his new book, Hitler’s People: The Faces of the Third Reich, which delves into the complex factors that led to the widespread support for Hitler’s regime in Germany. Evans argues that a combination of political opportunism, ideological manipulation, and a deep-seated
Streamed live on October 28, 2024 We play two rounds of Jeopardy with clues based on the military experience, culture, and history. Everyone in our Zoom room can raise their hand and answer a question. Categories include Radio Speak, Coast Guard, Acronyms, Navy History and more. Here are some sample clues: “This Air War
