The Rosenbergs

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss the story of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, a married couple who were convicted of espionage in 1951 and executed for passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The hosts delve into their backgrounds, their involvement with communism, and Julius's spying activities. They detail how the Rosenbergs were caught, the trial, and the controversial nature of their death sentences, especially Ethel's, given doubts about her direct involvement and the government's use of the death penalty as leverage. The episode also touches on the aftermath, including the impact on their children and the lasting questions about justice and Cold War hysteria.