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30 episodes
New Exhibit Explores the Life of Cartoonist Bill Mauldin and the Art of War
Jul 23, 2026 · 51 min
The National WWII Museum's curator Chase Tomlin sits down with Nat Mauldin, son of Bill Mauldin, and Todd DePastino, a Mauldin historian, to discuss the Museum's new special exhibit "Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin and the Art of War." The traveling exhibition explores the life and legacy of one of the most important American cartoonists of the 20th century. This traveling exhibit traces Bill Mauldin's life and career from his early artistic development through World War II and into the postwar de…
'1942: Crux of War' with Author Jonathan Parshall
Jun 29, 2026 · 55 min
Jonathan Parshall discusses his long-awaited new book, 1942: Crux of War, in conversation with Rob Citino, PhD. Parshall's book looks at this pivotal year of World War II, weighing the balance of forces arrayed by the Axis and Allied powers, the nature of their war machines, and the personalities of those driving them.
Making of 'World War II with Tom Hanks'
May 26, 2026 · 22 min
The HISTORY Channel's 'World War II with Tom Hanks' is a new 20-part landmark documentary series. The National WWII Museum in New Orleans held an exclusive early screening of the first episode, and a behind-the-scenes panel discussion with featured historian Rob Citino, PhD, and Kirk Saduski of Playtone. The National WWII Museum was proud to partner with The HISTORY Channel on this series.
Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops Season 2
Apr 16, 2026 · 1 min
World War II was fought on battlefields all over the globe. But it was also fought in the shadows—in covert operations that didn't make the headlines, both at home and overseas. The National WWII Museum presents Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops Season 2, a podcast exploring wartime tales of espionage and intrigue. Hosted by Museum Senior Historian Bradley W. Hart, PhD, tune in to hear from expert historians and listen to the stories of the people who were there to uncover the secret World War II…
Sneak Peek: Patton Symposium in New Orleans
Feb 10, 2026 · 47 min
In this special episode, leading historians from The National WWII Museum offer a preview of Museum's upcoming two-day symposium on General George S. Patton—one of the most famous and controversial commanders of World War II. Join us for the Patton: Man of War Symposium in New Orleans on March 13-14, 2026. Visit nationalww2museum.org/patton-symposium to learn more.
New Exhibit Explores Hitler's War on Modern Art
Nov 18, 2025 · 49 min
The National WWII Museum's Associate Vice President of Collections and Exhibits Erin Clancey interviews Molly Dubin, Chief Curator at the Jewish Museum of Milwaukee, and David Kunian, Curator of Music at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, to discuss the new special exhibit "Degenerate! Hitler's War on Modern Art." The exhibit is on display at The National WWII Museum through May 10, 2026. The traveling exhibit, originally created by and on loan from the Jewish Museum Milwaukee, examines the Nazi campa…
'Nuremberg' Director on New Film, Legacy of Trials 80 Years Later
Nov 7, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
In this special episode, Playtone executive and producer Kirk Saduski interviews Nuremberg director James Vanderbilt and the film's historical advisor Michael Berenbaum, as well as best-selling author Donald Miller and historian Rebecca Erbelding. The new film Nuremberg follows the story of the Allies, led by the unyielding chief prosecutor, Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon), as they endeavor to ensure the Nazi regime answers for the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust—all while a US Army psychi…
Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops Trailer
Sep 17, 2025 · 1 min
World War II was fought on battlefields all over the globe. But it was also fought in the shadows—in covert operations that didn't make the headlines, both at home and overseas. The National WWII Museum presents Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops, a new podcast series exploring wartime tales of espionage and intrigue. Hosted by Museum Senior Historian Bradley W. Hart, PhD, tune in to hear from expert historians and listen to the stories of the people who were there to uncover the secret World War…
Meet the Author: 'The Devil Reached Toward the Sky'
Jul 25, 2025 · 60 min
Bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Garrett M. Graff, author of The Devil Reached Toward the Sky: An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb, explores one of humanity's most daring ventures—the race by scientists and engineers to create the atomic bomb. Senior Historian Bradley W. Hart, PhD interviewed Garrett M. Graff at The National WWII Musuem in New Orleans.
'Armies Afloat' with Author John Curatola
Jun 27, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Join us in conversation with Museum Samuel Zemurray Stone Senior Historian John Curatola, PhD, author of Armies Afloat: How the Development of Amphibious Operations in Europe Helped Win World War II, which explores the US Army's journey in mastering amphibious warfare—an endeavor that required years of rigorous training, joint-force cooperation, and groundbreaking military strategy.
1945: New Podcast from The National WWII Museum
Apr 10, 2025 · 1 min
The National WWII Museum presents 1945, a six-part podcast series hosted by New York Times best-selling author Donald Miller and Playtone producer Kirk Saduski. Tune-in as we tell the story of the most consequential year in modern history, and explore significant questions over how the war will end. Episodes available weekly starting April 17.
Meet the Author of 'The Phenomenon of Anne Frank'
Jan 24, 2025 · 45 min
While in hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, Anne Frank wrote what has become the world's most famous diary. After her words were published in 1947 as The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne soon emerged as an international phenomenon and symbol of the Holocaust. More than 30 million copies of her diary have been printed in more than 70 languages, and it has been adapted into a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play and an Academy Award-winning film. Jeremy Collins, Senior Director…
Netflix Film 'The Six Triple Eight' Highlights Legacy of 6888th Battalion
Dec 23, 2024 · 60 min
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a predominantly Black battalion in the Women's Army Corps, is now memorialized in a new film, The Six Triple Eight, now available to stream on Netflix. Listen as Kimberly Guise, National WWII Museum Senior Curator & Director for Curatorial Affairs, and retired US Air Force Colonel Eries L.G. Mentzer discuss the history of these pioneering women of the 6888th. Catch up on all podcasts from The National WWII Museum.
Battle of the Bulge 80th Anniversary
Dec 16, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
Rob Citino, PhD and Mike Bell, PhD discuss Battle of the Bulge, 80 years later. Catch up on all podcasts from The National WWII Museum.
New Book Details America's Deadliest Day in WWII
Oct 28, 2024 · 40 min
Bradley W. Hart, PhD, Military Historian, talks with Rona Simmons, author of No Average Day: The 24 Hours of October 24, 1944, which chronicles the US Armed Forces' single deadliest day of World War II. More than 2,600 Americans perished around the world on October 24, 1944—more than on any other single day of the conflict—yet the day remains overshadowed by more widely remembered dates in WWII history. Catch up on all podcasts from The National WWII Museum.
New Film Explores Life of Lee Miller
Sep 30, 2024 · 59 min
Dr. Jennifer Putnam interviews Antony Penrose, son of Lee Miller and author of "The Lives of Lee Miller." The new film "Lee" stars Academy-Award winning actress Kate Winselt, portraying the trail-blazing World War II war correspondent. Catch up on all podcasts from the National World War II Museum.
Antisemitism: The Fight in WWII America
Sep 19, 2024 · 1 min
Coming soon from The National WWII Museum, Antisemitism: The Fight in WWII America is a five-part podcast series exploring the battle against antisemitism in prewar America and during World War II as well as the legacy of these efforts, which continue today. We begin in 1938, examining voices who were sympathetic to Nazism, while also highlighting voices who raised public awareness of the ongoing mass murder of Europe's Jewish populations. The first two episodes examine American groups sympathet…
Voices of D-Day
Ep 2 · Jun 6, 2024 · 47 min
This is D-Day, as told through the real voices of those who were in Normandy on June 6, 1944. The National WWII Museum's archival collection features over 12,000 personal narratives, including voices of those who fought on D-Day.
D-Day: 80 Years Later
Ep 1 · Jun 5, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
In this special episode of World War II On Topic, Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy Senior Historian Mark Calhoun, PhD, and Distinguished Fellow Rob Citino, PhD, discuss the legacy of D-Day, 80 years after the consequential invasion of Normandy began. Catch up on all episodes of World War II On Topic and be sure to leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.
New Podcast: Making Masters of the Air
Jan 25, 2024 · 1 min
Click HERE to follow the new podcast by The National WWII Museum: Making Masters of the Air. Masters of the Air is an Apple Original series from executive producers of Band of Brothers and The Pacific, streaming January 26 on Apple TV+. The series follows the men of the 100th Bomb Group (the "Bloody Hundredth") as they conduct perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany and grapple with the frigid conditions, lack of oxygen and sheer terror of combat conducted at 25,000 feet in the air. Masters of…
Atom Bomb: "The Destroyer of Worlds"
Ep 4 · Aug 14, 2023 · 41 min
In this special season of World War II On Topic, The National WWII Museum will explore J. Robert Oppenheimer, the Manhattan Project, and the history and ramifications of the atomic bomb. In this episode, Jason Dawsey, PhD, and John Curatola, PhD, historians with the Museum's Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, discuss the legacy of the Manhattan Project. To read more visit our Manhattan Project topics page: www.nationalww2museum.org/war/topics/manhattan-project
Eyewitness to Hiroshima, and the Enola Gay
Ep 3 · Aug 7, 2023 · 37 min
In this special season of World War II On Topic, The National WWII Museum will explore J. Robert Oppenheimer, the Manhattan Project, and the history and ramifications of the atomic bomb. The anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima was August 6. In this episode, we hear from two extraordinary people who experienced the bombing, albeit from vastly different perspectives. While much has been written and said on the subject, these are firsthand recollections, excerpted from the oral histories given…
Oppenheimer: The Movie and the Man
Ep 2 · Jul 31, 2023 · 43 min
In this special season of World War II On Topic, The National WWII Museum will explore J. Robert Oppenheimer, the Manhattan Project, and the history and ramifications of the atomic bomb. In this episode, Jason Dawsey, PhD & John Curatola, PhD, historians with the Museum's Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, discuss the film Oppenheimer, released July 21, 2023. Directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer was adapted from the biography American Prometheus: The Triumph and Trag…
Racing for the Bomb: Author Robert Norris on General Leslie Groves
Ep 1 · Jul 24, 2023 · 32 min
In this special season of World War II On Topic, The National WWII Museum will explore J. Robert Oppenheimer, the Manhattan Project, and the history and ramifications of the atomic bomb. In this episode, we take a closer look at Lieutenant General Leslie Groves, director of the Manhattan Project. While a lot of interest is rightfully set on Oppenheimer, Groves proves to be an interesting character and pivotal player in the development of the bomb. During the Museum's 2015 International Conferenc…
"Voices of the War: Fighting in the Desert" with Walt Ehlers and Gerhard Hennes
Ep 6 · Apr 3, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
This episode is brought to you by the Museum's Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy. At the 2012 International Conference on World War II, we were privileged to listen to a conversation between renowned author, Rick Atkinson and World War II Veterans Walt Ehlers & Gerhard Hennes. Walt served in the 3rd Infantry Division of the US Army in North Africa. He then served with the 1st Infantry Division in Normandy where he performed actions that were later awarded the Medal of Hono…
A Conversation with WWII Veteran Alan Moskin
Ep 5 · Mar 27, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
This is World War II on Topic: Veteran Voices. This episode is a collaboration between the Museum's Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy and the Curatorial Services Department. Back in May 2021, when Senior Curator, Kim Guise, had a conversation with WWII Veteran and Concentration Camp Liberator Alan Moskin. Moskin was a member of the 66th Regiment of the 71st Infantry Division and participated in the Liberation of the Gunskirchen concentration camp in May 1945. He discusses…
An Interview with Medal of Honor Recipient Woody Williams
Ep 4 · Mar 20, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min
This is World War II On Topic: Veteran Voices. This episode is brought to you by the Museum's Media Center and Education Department. Back in 2020, Seth Paridon had a special conversation with Medal of Honor Recipient and Museum champion, Hershel "Woody" Williams to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Woody shares his experiences and memories of the brutal 36-day fight, as well as his postwar efforts to establish a Memorial to Gold Star Families in all 50 states. If you wo…
"A French Teenager in the Resistance" with Nicole Spangenberg
Ep 3 · Mar 13, 2023 · 52 min
This episode is brought to you by the Museum's Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy. At our 15th International Conference in 2022, we had the privilege to hear from Nicole Spangenberg in conversation with the Institute's Senior Historian, Dr. Steph Hinnershitz. Nicole, as a teenager working with the French Resistance, assisted with daring missions to aid her country in the struggle against Nazi occupation. From delivering supplies and messages for her local resistance network…
An Interview with WWII Veteran Steve Ellis
Ep 2 · Mar 6, 2023 · 37 min
This is World War II on Topic: Veteran Voices. This episode is brought to you by the Museum's Education Department and The Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War & Democracy. In April 2020, Dr. Tyler Bamford, who was serving as the Institute's Leventhal Research Fellow, had a conversation with Museum Volunteer and World War II Veteran, Steve Ellis. Steve served in the US Navy from 1944 to 1946 aboard LST-751. He took part in the campaigns to liberate the Philippines and survived Japanese Kam…
"Masters of the Air, The Bloody 100th, and John "Lucky" Lackadoo"
Ep 1 · Feb 27, 2023 · 55 min
Welcome to a special season of World War II on Topic: Veteran Voices. Where we listen to firsthand accounts from those who lived through the war. This episode is brought to you by the Museum's Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War & Democracy. At our 2022 International Conference, we were "lucky" to hear from Veteran John "Lucky" Luckadoo, who was interviewed by Dr. Donald Miller, the author of "Master's of the Air." Lucky served as a pilot and copilot with the 100th Bomb Group of the Eight…
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