Listen and subscribe to the Museum's podcasts, 1945, World War II On Topic, Antisemitism: The Fight in WWII America, Making Masters of the Air, Service on Celluloid, and "To the Best of My Ability." These series offer interesting perspectives on World War II and its perception throughout history.
1945
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, The National WWII Museum presents 1945, a new six-part podcast series that tells the story of one of the most consequential years in modern history. 1945 is hosted by Donald Miller, New York Times best-selling author of Masters of the Air, along with Kirk Saduski, producer and executive for Playtone, the company that brought you Band of Brothers.
Episodes available weekly starting April 17.
World War II On Topic
World War II On Topic highlights a curated selection of some of our best content. Presented in an easily digestible format, On Topic will allow you to rediscover your favorite lectures and events or catch up on great content that you might have missed.
Antisemitism: The Fight in WWII America
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, and examining the legacy of these efforts, which continue today. Hosted by historian Stephanie Hinnershitz, PhD. All episodes available now.
MAKING MASTERS OF THE AIR
Listen to the Making Masters of the Air podcast presented by Boeing to dive deeper into the making of Masters of the Air and explore the history behind the Apple TV+ series. Making Masters of the Air is co-hosted by Playtone’s Kirk Saduski and Donald Miller, author of the book Masters of the Air. All episodes available now.
"To The Best of My Ability"
In the midst of history’s greatest war, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and died just 11 weeks into his fourth term. "To the Best of My Ability" examines what happens in the wake of his death, pulling directly from the newly sworn-in President Harry S. Truman’s diaries, oral histories from the men and women who lived through it, and more. Join The National WWII Museum as we explore the tragedies, triumphs, and difficult choices made by one of history’s most unexpected leaders.
Service on Celluloid
Service on Celluloid is a captivating podcast that takes a deep look at depictions of World War II on film over the past 70-plus years. In-house experts at The National WWII Museum, along with special guests, hold lively debates on the historical merits of treasured classics and smaller films alike.
