Episodes 65
Avg. Duration 4m
Activity Dormant
Since Dec 2025
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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About This Podcast

This is the ultimate audio encyclopedia of human thought. In each live episode, three top academics race against the clock to unpack a single subject—be it the Battle of Salamis, the concept of Zero, or Shakespeare’s sonnets. Known for its unapologetic intellect, the show refuses to "dumb down" its content. Instead, it offers a fast-paced, high-stakes seminar where experts debate the nuance of how ideas have evolved over centuries. It is essential listening for anyone wanting to connect the dots between science, philosophy, and historical events.

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Recent Episodes

From Hiroshima to Surrender in Days

Jan 22, 2026 4m

In this episode, we walk through the rapid timeline between the first bombing and Japan’s surrender. We explain why events moved so fast.

The Atomic Bomb and America’s Biggest Secret

Jan 22, 2026 4m

In this episode, we explain how the atomic bomb was kept hidden from the public eye. In this episode, we explore how secrecy helped the project succeed but created lasting consequences.

Manila 1945 Was Completely Devastated

Jan 22, 2026 4m

In this episode, we explain how large-scale combat turned Manila into ruins within weeks. In this episode, we explore the long-term impact of the battle on the Philippines.

The Collapse Around Hitler

Jan 21, 2026 4m

In this episode, we explain how Hitler remained underground as everything collapsed around him. In this episode, we track the decisions that led to his final moments.

Why Nuremberg Still Shapes International Law

Jan 21, 2026 4m

In this episode, we explain how decisions made at the Nuremberg Trials continue to influence global justice systems. In this episode, we break down why these rulings remain relevant today.

Why Nazis Were Never Caught

Jan 21, 2026 3m

In this episode, we break down why many Nazis escaped justice. In this episode, we explain how ratlines outpaced law enforcement.

How Nazi Hunters Closed In

Jan 20, 2026 4m

In this episode, we break down how hunters narrowed down suspects hiding in plain sight. In this episode, we explain the strategies that finally led to arrests and trials.

Eichmann’s Blueprint for Mass Deportation

Jan 20, 2026 3m

In this episode, we analyze how deportation logistics fed extermination camps. In this episode, we explain how planning replaced improvisation in genocide.

Inside Heydrich’s Rule of Terror

Jan 20, 2026 4m

In this episode, we break down the mechanisms Heydrich used to maintain control. We explore how intimidation replaced governance.

How Goebbels Manipulated Public Opinion

Jan 19, 2026 4m

In this episode, we explore the psychological tools used to guide mass thinking. In this episode, we explain how fear, pride, and identity were exploited.

How Order Became a Weapon

Jan 19, 2026 4m

In this episode, we explore how discipline and hierarchy were used to enforce terror. In this episode, we break down how structure normalized violence.

Waffen-SS and Nazi Power Control

Jan 19, 2026 5m

In this episode, we explore how the Waffen-SS helped consolidate Nazi power during World War II. In this episode, we break down its role beyond combat operations.

WWII’s Bloodiest Battle Explained

Jan 18, 2026 5m

In this episode, we explain why Okinawa holds the title of World War II’s bloodiest battle. We explore what separated it from every other major conflict of the war.

Why the US Fought for Iwo Jima

Jan 18, 2026 5m

In this episode, we break down the specific military benefits that justified the invasion. We explain why planners saw it as unavoidable.

Marines Land on Guadalcanal

Jan 18, 2026 4m

In this episode, we explain how the initial Marine landings set the stage for months of fierce fighting. We explore how early decisions shaped the campaign.

The Turning Point in North Africa

Jan 17, 2026 4m

In this episode, we focus on the moment when the balance of power finally shifted. In this episode, we explain why this change had lasting consequences.

The Pacific War’s True Turning Point

Jan 17, 2026 4m

In this episode, we explain why Midway matters more than any other Pacific battle. We look at how four sunken carriers shifted the war’s long-term outcome.

How Pearl Harbor Was Carefully Coordinated

Jan 17, 2026 4m

In this episode, we explain how timing and coordination were critical to the Pearl Harbor attack. In this episode, we break down how multiple forces struck simultaneously.

How Soviets Outplanned Germany at Kursk

Jan 16, 2026 4m

In this episode, we break down the planning and logistics behind the Soviet victory at Kursk. In this episode, we explain how preparation mattered more than raw technology.

The Battle That Bled Germany Dry

Jan 16, 2026 5m

In this episode, we explore how Stalingrad drained Germany’s manpower, equipment, and morale. We explain why these losses could never be replaced.

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In Our Time has published 65 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in History.

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