The Time Nazis Invaded Florida

This fascinating Stuff You Should Know episode dives into Operation Pastorius, Hitler's ambitious but hilariously botched plan to infiltrate America with Nazi saboteurs in 1942. Josh and Chuck explore how two teams of German agents were supposed to destroy key infrastructure like aluminum plants and railroads, but instead became one of the most spectacularly failed espionage operations in history. From U-boats landing on Long Island beaches to chance encounters with Coast Guard patrols, you'll discover how a combination of incompetent planning, reluctant saboteurs, and sheer dumb luck helped foil what could have been a devastating attack on American soil.