Christine Kuehn
Author and researcher whose family history investigation is the subject of the episode; co-author of the book Family of Spies recounting her family's Nazi-era espionage and ties to Pearl Harbor.
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Dec 8, 2025 • 41min
The German Spies at Pearl Harbor
Christine Kuehn, an author and descendant of the Kuhn family, along with former journalist Mark Schiponi, uncover a shocking family secret about their ancestors' espionage activities at Pearl Harbor. They discuss the emotional journey of discovering their family's involvement with Nazi Germany and the Japanese in Hawaii. Listeners will learn about cunning methods of intelligence gathering, including Ruth's social strategies and Otto's coded signaling system. Their insights highlight the impact of hidden histories on personal identity and national narratives.
Dec 3, 2025 • 37min
A family secret like no other
Christine Kuehn, an author and researcher, uncovers her family's shocking ties to Nazi-era espionage and Pearl Harbor, sparked by a mysterious letter in 1994. She shares the intense journey of meeting Aunt Ruth and discovering their dark past. Mark Schiappone, her research collaborator, highlights how they found shocking historical evidence, including an FBI file, revealing their family's role in intelligence gathering for Japan. Together, they discuss the struggle of reconciling with their ancestry and the burden of hidden family secrets.
