David Tuch

Historian and researcher who investigated his family tree and uncovered the life of Harold Durber; author of The Wireless Operator and primary storyteller/interviewee for this episode.

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Dec 9, 2025 • 54min

The Wireless Operator, Part One: The Trouble With Hyman | Historical

Dr. David Tuch, a historian and the author of The Wireless Operator, uncovers the thrilling life of his distant cousin, Harold Durber, who transformed the world of crime. Tuch dives into Durber's adventurous beginnings, from a Jewish upbringing to his dangerous post-war exploits. Discover his role in arms smuggling during the Israeli war and ties to the Miami Mafia. Amid Cold War tensions, Durber's dramatic ventures unravel, including plans to ferry Cuban refugees and his mysterious connections with both Cuban officials and exiles.

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