John Demjanjuk (C), 81-year-old retired auto worker living in Cleveland, OH, charged as a Nazi death camp guard, appears in a courtroom at the start of his trial February 16, 1987 in a Jerusalem.

Uncovering The Truth: Nazis Protected by the U.S. Government, and the Complex Life of Nelson Rockefeller

The Leonard Lopate Show | Nov 12, 2014

Investigative reporter Eric Lichtblau tells the story of how Nazis came to America after World War II, received help and protection from the U.S. government—and became spies, intelligence assets, and leading scientists and engineers here. We’ll review the life and political career of Nelson Rockefeller, former governor of New York state. Blythe Danner and Eric Lange discuss their roles in Donald Margulies’ “The Country House.” This week’s Please Explain is all about net neutrality!

 

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