On Episode 141 of The TLB Podcast, James welcomes back Chris Verga to discuss his new book, Nazis of Long Island: Sedition, Espionage and the Plot Against America. Together, they explore the hidden history of Nazi influence across Long Island during World War II, examining how propaganda, espionage networks, and ideological infiltration shaped American communities.
Verga shares firsthand accounts from local families, dives into the role of German POW camps, and breaks down the long-term implications of Operation Paperclip. The conversation also explores the dangerous echoes of past propaganda in modern society, the corporate and political forces that enabled fascist movements, and why historical literacy remains essential in preventing history from repeating itself.
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Nazis of Long Island (Book) → https://a.co/d/g9MJQWh
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
02:12 - Researching the History of Nazi Espionage
05:09 - Community Reactions
10:08 - Nazi Influence in America
11:40 - German-American Communities
18:19 - Nazi Ideology and Modern Implications
23:50 - Nazi Propaganda and Its Modern Echoes
34:25 - The Business Plot and Fascism in America
37:01 - Corporate Influence and War Profiteering
39:51 - Operation Paperclip and Nazi Scientists in America
45:14 - Long Island's Role in the Manhattan Project
50:57 - Nuclear Research and Classified Information
55:58 - Long Island's Historical Significance and Military Strategy
01:02:03 - Documenting History for Future Generations
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