Episode
Special X-Mas Non-Bastard: Raoul Wallenberg, History's Greatest Hero
43:58
Published: Tue Dec 25 2018
Description
In Episode 40, Robert is joined by Anna Hossnieh to discuss one of his heroes, Raoul Wallenberg. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This podcast delves into the story of three journalists assassinated in Miami, who left a calling card for the killer to be found.
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Summary
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EpisodeSpecial X-Mas Non-Bastard: Raoul Wallenberg, History's Greatest Hero
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The episode pays homage to Raoul Wallenberg and recognizes him as a hero in a world full of cruelty and greed.
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Summary
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03:29 - 05:55 (02:25)
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A man born into immense privilege deploys it effectively by mastering multiple languages, navigating various cultures, and seizing every opportunity he can get.
05:55 - 09:44 (03:48)
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The episode explores the life of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish architect turned diplomat, who saved tens of thousands of Jews in Hungary during the Holocaust, before disappearing mysteriously.
09:44 - 13:45 (04:01)
Summary
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EpisodeSpecial X-Mas Non-Bastard: Raoul Wallenberg, History's Greatest Hero
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As the war turned for the worse for Germany, the Nazi high command decided to fight their war against the Jews.
13:45 - 17:13 (03:28)
Summary
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EpisodeSpecial X-Mas Non-Bastard: Raoul Wallenberg, History's Greatest Hero
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Raoul Wallenberg saved thousands of Jewish lives during World War II by focusing on protecting them from arrest and attack in Budapest, despite the looming Nazi threat.
17:13 - 20:38 (03:24)
Summary
Raoul Wallenberg saved thousands of Jewish lives during World War II by focusing on protecting them from arrest and attack in Budapest, despite the looming Nazi threat. He did so without much regard for the Jewish community's humanity, only expecting that the Nazis would ultimately lose the war.
EpisodeSpecial X-Mas Non-Bastard: Raoul Wallenberg, History's Greatest Hero
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Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat in Budapest during the Holocaust, saved thousands of Jews by distributing protective passes, but his success was due to his understanding that law and government are not real in any meaningful way outside of the people that live within them.
20:38 - 27:18 (06:39)
Summary
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EpisodeSpecial X-Mas Non-Bastard: Raoul Wallenberg, History's Greatest Hero
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27:18 - 30:19 (03:01)
Summary
Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat in Hungary during WWII, risked his life to save tens of thousands of Jews from being sent to death camps by issuing protective passports and creating safe houses for them.
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Summary
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33:04 - 38:29 (05:25)
Summary
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38:29 - 41:42 (03:12)
Summary
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41:42 - 45:16 (03:33)
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The speaker suggests shipping people out of country as a way to help them start a new life.
45:17 - 47:14 (01:57)
Summary
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