At the end of World War II, America employed over 1,600 German scientists, engineers, and technicians, many of whom were members of the Nazi party.

We take a look at this secret operation and try to make sense of the ethics of it all.

To prepare for the show, we took a look at the work of journalist Annie Jacobsen. Here are some links to check out:

• Brief interview clip with Annie Jacobsen, discussing her book on Operation Paperclip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDZc-fO8pHc

• A presentation by Annie Jacobsen on the topic, along with a Q&A session
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHs5M3pyd3Q