Evan Thomas examines the closing months of WWII, exploring the motivations of key U.S. leaders, and of Japanese commanders and diplomats.
Originally broadcast June 20, 2023.

Original source: https://www.npr.org/2024/08/09/g-s1-16200/did-the-u-s-need-to-drop-two-atomic-weapons-on-japan-in-order-to-end-world-war-ii