Chapter
The False Narrative of Hitler's Rise to Power
27:46 - 33:01 (05:15)
Contrary to popular belief, it was not the poor or working class who supported the Nazis in the lead up to Hitler's rise to power, but rather small business owners who were no longer able to purchase luxuries during the Great Depression.
Clips
The speaker notes that Trump's "law and order" campaign is similar to Hitler's anti-communism campaign.
27:46 - 28:41 (00:54)
Summary
The speaker notes that Trump's "law and order" campaign is similar to Hitler's anti-communism campaign. The speaker also critiques the way in which schools teach the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party.
ChapterThe False Narrative of Hitler's Rise to Power
EpisodePart One: How Nice, Normal People Made The Holocaust Possible
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A 2008 analysis of German voting behavior from Princeton showed that the Nazi's strongest base of support among Germans who were hurt by the economic downturn were the self-employed, independent artisans, small farmers, shopkeepers, and lawyers, who were hurt economically by the depression.
28:41 - 31:19 (02:38)
Summary
A 2008 analysis of German voting behavior from Princeton showed that the Nazi's strongest base of support among Germans who were hurt by the economic downturn were the self-employed, independent artisans, small farmers, shopkeepers, and lawyers, who were hurt economically by the depression.
ChapterThe False Narrative of Hitler's Rise to Power
EpisodePart One: How Nice, Normal People Made The Holocaust Possible
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Contrary to popular belief that small business owners were reliable supporters of Hitler, recent events such as the anti-lockdown protests in Oregon show that some small business owners are aligning with far-right militia types and receiving right-wing support.
31:20 - 33:01 (01:41)
Summary
Contrary to popular belief that small business owners were reliable supporters of Hitler, recent events such as the anti-lockdown protests in Oregon show that some small business owners are aligning with far-right militia types and receiving right-wing support.