In this episode, I spoke with Tobias Straumann regarding his book "Out of Hitler's Shadow: Debt, Guilt and The Economic Miracle". Why were the United States and its Western Allies so lenient after the most atrocious war of all times? Out of Hitler's Shadow answers this question, and considers why the Allies concluded that imposing unrealistic financial conditions on a defeated country would do more harm than good.

This is a short and a well written book. 

In this episode I spoke with Jan Cress Dondi about her book "The Navigator's Letter: The True Story of Two WWII Airmen, a Doomed Mission, and the Woman Who Bound Them Together". The Navigator’s Letter brings to light one of the best untold and dangerous stories of World War II, chronicling a moving and heroic story of patriotic duty, familial bonds, brotherhood, and love.

Guest Host James Lott Jr talks about the Museum.
Ernie Pyle World War II Museum
📍 Address: 120 Briarwood Ave, Dana, IN 47847, USA
🌐 Website: https://erniepyle.org/

In this episode, I spoke with Mark Stille, about his book "Pearl Harbor Japan's Greatest Disaster". In this the first comprehensive treatment of Pearl Harbor since the early 1990s, respected Pacific War naval historian Mark E. Stille traces the road to war and the Japanese attack itself. He examines the role of the man behind the operation, Japanese Admiral Yamamoto, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the plan. The American preparations for an attack are also carefully reviewed. The heart of the book is a comprehensive narrative of Pearl Harbor along with an appreciation of its results placed in proper perspective.
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For the Last episode of 2025, James Lott Jr is the host and talks about what Ernie yle and other War Correspondents when through during World War II.
Thank you Doug Hess, and the Friends of Ernie Pyle for a great year of shows! See you in 2026!

Guest Host James Lott Jr talks about the life of the World War 2 War correspondents like Ernie Pyle. They are all heroes!
The Ernie Pyle Museum is in Dana Indiana.

In this episode I spoke with author Christopher Allen Gordon about his latest book "Letters Home from WWII St. Louis".  Letters Home from World War II: St. Louis captures the experiences of St. Louisans who served in World War II, sharing their struggles, fears, and hopes through letters sent home. Scattered across battlefields, remote bases, and ships at sea, these men and women endured the hardships of war, finding solace in the letters they received from loved ones.
The Ernie Pyle WWII Museum is located in Dana, Indiana.
Doug Hess is the Producer and Host of the podcast.

In this episode I spoke with author Stephen L. Moore about his book "Fighting Fifteen: The Navy's Top Ace and the Deadliest Hellcat Squadron of the Pacific War". The inspiring, action-packed tale of VF-15, the elite group of U.S. Navy “top gun” pilots that destroyed more enemy planes than any other Pacific War squadron. Out on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Doug Hess is the hos and producer. 

Steve Key is the President of the Board of Directors for the Friends of Ernie Pyle which oversees the Ernie Pyle WWII Museum. James Lott Jr has a fun chat with him and they talk about his involvement plus Steve's own professional history!
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James Lott Jr talks about the museum!