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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 7 MIN

The Backstory: From Nazi Scientist to NASA Creator

from The Backstory with Patty Steele · host Elvis Duran Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

The father of U.S. space exploration, Wernher von Braun, started out as a Nazi collaborator and a member of the Nazi SS. Why did the U.S. ignore his Nazi involvement and how do we reconcile his remarkable achievements with his dark past?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The father of U.S. space exploration, Wernher von Braun, started out as a Nazi collaborator and a member of the Nazi SS. Why did the U.S. ignore his Nazi involvement and how do we reconcile his remarkable achievements with his dark past?See...

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