Ethel Rosenberg

Ep 85: In the summer of 1949, the FBI learned that secrets regarding the construction of the atomic bomb had been shared with soviet spies. An immediate investigation led to an arrest of several people, including a young mother of two. Was this woman part of a communist plot to sell our secrets or was she an innocent scapegoat swept up in one of the most sensational trials in U.S. history? This is the Ethel Rosenberg story Sources for Today's Episode: Ethel Rosenberg by Anne Sebba https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/rosenberg-ethel Life Magazine Several articles from the NY times FBI.gov Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Green Chef - Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced and Edited by James Varga Music by Dessert Media Show your Support: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience!  You can also support the show through the following ways:  Follow Us on Social: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | Twitter Patron - ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more!  Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions - Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise - For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Help is Available: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation.  For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: espionage, Julius Rosenberg, Soviet Union, Spy, Cold War, Execution, David Greenglass  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices