Lynne Olson
Historian and author of Those Angry Days, specializing in U.S. and European twentieth-century history with expertise on American debates over entry into World War II.
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Dec 24, 2025 • 42min
Who Were the Women of Ravensbrück? Lynne Olson on Courage in Captivity
Lynne Olson, a bestselling author and historian, dives into the remarkable stories of the French women who formed a sisterhood in Ravensbrück, Hitler's largest concentration camp for women. She highlights their courage and resilience against the Nazis, emphasizing the power of community in survival. Olson explores how overlooked narratives from history resonate with today’s struggles against authoritarianism. She calls for modern acts of resistance and stresses the importance of recognizing women's contributions in historical movements.
Mar 11, 2026 • 32min
America at 250: The Lend-Lease Act, With Lynne Olson
Lynne Olson, historian and author known for Those Angry Days, explores the politics behind the 1941 Lend-Lease Act. She traces 1930s isolationism, FDR’s strategy to aid Britain without troops, and the Capitol Hill battles that nearly derailed support. The conversation highlights how Lend-Lease and early mobilization reshaped America’s path to World War II.
Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 10min
190: Epilogue to US Pre-WWII Isolationism to Interventionism with Lynne Olson
Join Lindsay Cormack, an expert in political science, and historian Lynn Olson as they explore the critical yet underappreciated Americans influencing wartime diplomacy from London. They delve into the transformative relationships forged between FDR and Churchill, highlighting figures like Edward R. Murrow, whose compelling broadcasts during the Blitz changed public perception. Olson emphasizes how these unsung heroes negotiated complex political landscapes, shaping U.S. interventionist policy while countering isolationism and skepticism on both sides of the Atlantic.
