Gregg Herken shares the fascinating story of the three men who founded the nuclear age. He discusses his book, Brotherhood of the Bomb: The Tangled Lives and Loyalties of Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest Lawrence, and Edward Teller. Plus, a conversation about America's first secret atomic agent. Thomas Laird discusses his new book, Into Tibet: The CIA's First Atomic Spy and His Secret Expedition to Lhasa. And former U.S. Senator and Presidential candidate, Gary Hart talks about ensuring homeland security and his new work Restoration of the Republic.
Gregg Herken
Gregg Herken shares the fascinating story of the three men who founded the nuclear age. He discusses his book, Brotherhood of the Bomb: The Tangled Lives and Loyalties of Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest Lawrence, and Edward Teller. Read an excerpt in the Reading Room.
Thomas Laird
Thomas Laird discusses America's first secret atomic agent and his new book, Into Tibet: The CIA's First Atomic Spy and His Secret Expedition to Lhasa.
Gary Hart
Former U.S. Senator and Presidential candidate, Gary Hart talks about ensuring homeland security and his new book Restoration of the Republic.
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