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The National WWII Museum podcast series "World War II On Topic" explores key moments in history, and features conversations about new books, films and exhibits.

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'1942: Crux of War' with Author Jonathan Parshall

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.

55 min
26 May

Making of 'World War II with Tom Hanks'

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.

22 min
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Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops Season 2

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.

1 min
10 Feb

Sneak Peek: Patton Symposium in New Orleans

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.

47 min
18/11/2025

New Exhibit Explores Hitler's War on Modern Art

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 campaign against modern art and music, and features more than 65 works by artists deemed "degenerate" by the Third Reich.

49 min
07/11/2025

'Nuremberg' Director on New Film, Legacy of Trials 80 Years Later

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 psychiatrist (Rami Malek) is locked in a dramatic psychological duel with former Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe). The film is based on the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai.

1hr 11min
17/09/2025

Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops Trailer

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 II. Series premieres September 18. Click here to follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-wwii-spies-special-ops/id1838475675

1 min
25/07/2025

Meet the Author: 'The Devil Reached Toward the Sky'

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.

1 hr

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Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops Season 2

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.

16 Apr

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The National WWII Museum podcast series "World War II On Topic" explores key moments in history, and features conversations about new books, films and exhibits.