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Garrett Graff: "The Devil Reached Toward the Sky"

Garrett Graff: "The Devil Reached Toward the Sky"

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Michael Smerconish is joined by journalist and bestselling author Garrett Graff to discuss his powerful new oral history, "The Devil Reached Toward the Sky: An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb." On the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima, they explore the bomb’s development, the people behind it, the decision to use it, and its enduring legacy. With over 500 voices included, Graff’s work captures the triumph and tragedy of one of the most pivotal moments in human history. Original air date 6 August 2025. The book was published on 5 August 2025.
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