The Rosenbergs

# Stuff You Should Know: The Rosenbergs

This episode dives into one of the most controversial espionage cases in American history—the trial and execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg during the height of Cold War paranoia. Josh and Chuck break down how Julius became a Soviet spy, the family dynamics that led to his brother-in-law David Greenglass becoming a witness against him, and the questionable legal tactics that resulted in Ethel's arrest and conviction despite evidence of her limited involvement. It's a compelling story of Cold War hysteria, betrayal within families, and a justice system that crossed some serious ethical lines.