EPISODE · Oct 30, 2023 · 1H 28M
Josephine Baker: WW2 Spy
from Heroes Behind Headlines · host Heroes Behind Headlines
Author Damien Lewis shares the details from his book Agent Josephine of the career of Josephine Baker as a secret agent during World War II. Utilizing her celebrity as a performer, she furthered the cause of freedom as an Allied spy in the French Underground. Her adventures spanned France, Portugal, and North Africa. Her experiences with issues of race, equality, and freedom motivated her to take brave action, but it was her natural charm and affinity for people that made her one of the most powerful secret weapons of the Allied Forces.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.comEpisode is LivePublished:Oct. 23, 2023 @12AMEditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what's coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Mid-Roll SettingsManage episode mid-roll placements.FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmail Link to EpisodeEmbed this ONE EpisodeDirect Link to MP3View Episode Stats
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Author Damien Lewis shares the details from his book Agent Josephine of the career of Josephine Baker as a secret agent during World War II. Utilizing her celebrity as a performer, she furthered the cause of freedom as an Allied spy in the French Underground. Her adventures spanned France, Portugal, and North Africa. Her experiences with issues of race, equality, and freedom motivated her to take brave action, but it was her natural charm and affinity for people that made her one o...
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