SpyTalk Oppenheimer’s Origin
Jul 28, 2023
Kai Bird, co-author of “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer,” discusses the FBI's intelligence failure in recognizing Soviet spies, Oppenheimer's advocacy for tactical nuclear bombs, the current red scare in the U.S., and the potential scenario of Trump establishing an authoritarian regime.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Origins of the Book Title
02:43 • 3min
The FBI's Intelligence Failure
05:24 • 18min
Oppenheimer's Advocacy for Tactical Nuclear Bombs
23:36 • 14min
The Current Red Scare and the Shift in Politics
37:48 • 2min
Authoritarian Government, Movie Adaptation, and Nuclear Issues
40:12 • 3min