Lynne Olson
Bestselling author and popular historian specializing in World War II-era narratives, noted for uncovering overlooked stories such as the women of Ravensbrück and their roles in the French resistance.
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Dec 24, 2025 • 42min
Who Were the Women of Ravensbrück? Lynne Olson on Courage in Captivity
Lynne Olson, a bestselling author and historian, dives into the remarkable stories of the French women who formed a sisterhood in Ravensbrück, Hitler's largest concentration camp for women. She highlights their courage and resilience against the Nazis, emphasizing the power of community in survival. Olson explores how overlooked narratives from history resonate with today’s struggles against authoritarianism. She calls for modern acts of resistance and stresses the importance of recognizing women's contributions in historical movements.
Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 10min
190: An Epilogue to US Pre-WW2 Turn from Isolationism to Interventionism and the Influential Americans in London Who Brokered the FDR-Churchill Bromance
Join Lindsay Cormack, an expert in political science, and historian Lynn Olson as they explore the critical yet underappreciated Americans influencing wartime diplomacy from London. They delve into the transformative relationships forged between FDR and Churchill, highlighting figures like Edward R. Murrow, whose compelling broadcasts during the Blitz changed public perception. Olson emphasizes how these unsung heroes negotiated complex political landscapes, shaping U.S. interventionist policy while countering isolationism and skepticism on both sides of the Atlantic.
