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The Untold Story of American POWs at Buchenwald

Streamed live on June 20, 2024 During World War II, 168 American airmen found themselves in one of the most notorious concentration camps of the Holocaust: Buchenwald. This unexpected and harrowing chapter of their captivity began in 1944 and stands as a grim reminder of the broader atrocities of the war. Author Ric Martini

My Father, Marine

Streamed live on June 20, 2024 Brian Ahearn is the son of a Vietnam Marine veteran and author of a memoir, His Story, My Story, Our Story, a heartrending tale that illuminates the stark realities of war, from the battlegrounds of Vietnam to the emotional frontlines at home. Following a Marine veteran, the narrative

The Hunt for Enigma and the U-Boat Carrying It in World War II

Streamed live on June 13, 2024 We welcome writer and Executive Producer of Inside Edition Charles Lachman to talk about his new book, Codename Nemo: The Hunt for a Nazi U-Boat and The Elusive Enigma Machine. The book is a white-knuckled saga of a maverick captain, nine courageous sailors, and a US Navy task

Army Helicopter Pilots Randy & Jackie Kluj

Streamed live on June 10, 2024 We welcome husband and wife duo, Randy and Jackie Kluj, who share their extraordinary journeys from Army helicopter cockpits to their work with Creek and Timber Legacy nonprofit. The Klujs bring a unique perspective on service, resilience, and the healing power of nature. Randy Kluj, a native of

Major League Baseball Players in World War II

Streamed live on June 6, 2024For the 80th anniversary we talk about D-Day veteran Yogi Berra and the 38 other Major League Baseball Hall of Famers who served in World War II. That’s right: 39 members of the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown served in the military during World War II. It’s a sign

Air Force Fire Fighters and Open Conversation

Streamed live on June 3, 2024 We talk all things military with veterans for 90 minutes. We chat with newcomesr CW-4 Jon Malik, Army Intelligence Analysis and Clint Jordan, Air Force Fire Fighter veteran. Also, Beth Reuschel gives us an update on her military records research at the National Archives in St. Louis, including

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