The Resister

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Arvid and Mildred Fish Harnack near Saafeld, Germany, 1930
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Arvid and Mildred Fish Harnack near Saafeld, Germany, 1930

The Wisconsin-raised Mildred Fish Harnack was executed on the orders of Adolf Hitler because of her efforts organizing a resistance to the Nazi regime. We talk with the author of a new book about Harnack to learn who she was and how Wisconsin shaped her.

Episode Credits

  • Molly Stentz Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Steven Potter Technical Director
  • Rebecca Donner Guest

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