Oppenheimer: The Genius, the Film, and the Project That Changed the World

Richard Rhodes, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Making of the Atomic Bomb,' shares insights into J. Robert Oppenheimer's multifaceted personality and his leadership during the Manhattan Project. They discuss Oppenheimer's charm and cruel moments, the urgency behind creating the bomb to counter Nazi Germany, and the ethical dilemmas he faced post-Hiroshima. Rhodes also examines the psychological toll on Oppenheimer in his later years and critiques the recent film adaptation, highlighting how it captures the complexities of his legacy.