Operation Paperclip: The Secret Recruitment of Nazi Scientists | Macrodosing - Aug 29, 2024

At the end of World War II, the United States initiated a covert operation that would forever alter the course of history. Known as Operation Paperclip, this secret program aimed to recruit and relocate hundreds of German scientists, many with deep ties to the Nazi regime, to American soil. Their expertise would become the backbone of U.S. technological advancements during the Cold War, from missile development to the space race. The guys get into the controversial history of Project Paperclip, exploring the clandestine efforts to outmaneuver the Soviet Union, the hidden records, and the long-lasting impact on science and politics.