This podcast episode provides a profound historical analysis of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, highlighting the complex motivations and moral dilemmas faced by American and Japanese leaders during World War II. Through deep discussions with author Evan Thomas, it examines Japan's tenacity despite imminent defeat, the American military's anguished decision-making, and the tragic consequences of warfare that left both nations grappling with guilt, denial, and the haunting legacy of nuclear devastation.
