Leon G. Turrou

Leon G. Turrou, a central figure in U.S. counter-espionage efforts against Nazis, shares his gripping journey through a complex web of conspiracy. He discusses the early Nazi infiltration of the U.S. government and the countermeasures taken against them. The conversation dives into the historical roots of extremist ideologies, the controversial implications of labeling individuals as Nazis today, and the cultural significance of films like 'Confessions of a Nazi Spy.' Turrou's own espionage trials reveal the moral dilemmas faced during this turbulent era.