“Norman Ohler is a historian and author of “Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich,” a book that investigates the role of psychoactive drugs, particularly stimulants such as methamphetamine, in the military history of World War II.”

“Vejas Liulevicius is a historian specializing in Germany and Eastern Europe, who has lectured extensively on Marxism and the rise, the reign, and the fall of Communism.”

“The episode covers a wide range of topics, including the collapse of the Soviet Union, the origins of Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainian nationalism, the controversial figure Stepan Bandera, the KGB, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.”

“The episode explores the influence of ideology on scientific research and practices.”

“Lex and Michael argue: can most people think on their own?”

“Covering the many generations of Bush family history in the United States, his father’s business dealings with Nazi Germany, H.W.’s military career and education at Yale, and the intricate web of intelligence, finance, and industrial interests surrounding him that all point to one day: November 22, 1963.”