Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In August 1945, Japan signals its official surrender, setting off an urgent mission to find the highest-ranking American prisoner of war along with thousands of other POWs. In this episode, we explore Operation Cardinal, the future of the OSS, and the legacy of World War II on American intelligence.


Host Bradley W. Hart is joined by historians and authors Jeffrey Rogg and Nicholas Reynolds.