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Long Island's Hidden Histories | The Arsenal of Democracy w/ Christopher Verga | The TLB Pod 94
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On Episode 94 of The TLB Podcast, James is joined by historian, author, and educator, Christopher Verga, and two talk about some often-overlooked stories from Long Island’s past. They delve into the region's significant contributions during World War II, particularly in aviation, and explore the secrets of Cold War-era research, including nuclear developments at Brookhaven Labs. They also cover Long Island’s history with espionage, the military-industrial complex, and the reckless pursuit of innovation that has shaped the American legacy.
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CHRISTOPHER VERGA’s LINKS
X: @chrisv1081
Instagram: @chrisv1081
CHRISTOPHER VERGA’s BOOKS
Civil Rights on Long Island: https://a.co/d/5iuVJZg
The Ferguson Brothers Lynchings on Long Island: https://a.co/d/aeTJCn4
Bay Shore: https://a.co/d/7NDCol9
Saving Fire Island from Robert Moses: https://a.co/d/79fNI4q
WWII Long Island: https://a.co/d/e2yYidH
Cold War Long Island: https://a.co/d/1OTmDQ2
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Uncovering Long Island's Hidden Histories
02:48 - The Impact of World War II on Long Island
05:47 - Aviation Innovations and Contributions
08:59 - Nuclear Research and Its Consequences
12:02 - Spies on Long Island
14:57 - The Legacy of Cold War Espionage
17:57 - The Reckless Pursuit of Scientific Advancement
31:53 - The Intricacies of Spy Rings
33:40 - Communication Innovations and Vulnerabilities
35:31 - The Consequences of Innovation and Espionage
36:26 - The Human Element in Espionage
38:02 - Uncovering the Secrets of your Neighbors
39:46 - Documenting Long Island's Hidden History
42:32 - The Dangers of Nuclear Innovation
43:41 - Exploring Long Island's Historical Books
46:35 - The Montauk Conspiracy and Real History
50:07 - DARPA: Innovation and Controversy
52:43 - The Legacy of the Greatest Generation
#LongIsland #WorldWarII #aviation #ColdWar #nuclear #espionage #BrookhavenLabs #militaryindustrialcomplex #ChristopherVerga #thetlbpod
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