This week we did something a little bit different. In Episode 13, Robert is joined by Naomi Ekperigin (Couples Therapy Podcast) and we will be getting ‘behind’ Hitler again, but our focus is not going to be the Fuhrer himself or any Nazis, for that matter. Instead we’re talking about the men and women who helped Hitler rise to power Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host Robert Evans and guest Naomi Ekperigin explore the life and legacy of Aaron Burr, including his time as the Vice President of the United States and his infamous duel with Alexander Hamilton.
The podcast discusses the story of how the Third Reich came to power, the upbringing of Hitler, and the people who enabled the Nazis' rise to power.
The transcript describes the military life of a child soldier who was advanced two grades ahead of his classmates and who was incredibly dedicated to the military. It details how during his vacation time, instead of relaxing he would scout out forts in Belgium to better prepare for the upcoming invasion.
A discussion on Matthias Erzberger and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, as well as the structure of democracy in Germany prior to World War I.
The transcript features a discussion about Hitler's rise to power and the events leading to his totalitarian control in Germany.
The speaker compares the outcome of an American presidential election with the composition of Congress. Additionally, he highlights the Weimar period in Germany as an example of a time of great social progress despite problematic attitudes towards alcohol consumption.
The speaker mentions Doritos before the start of an ad break and briefly discusses the history of Berlin in 1920.
The Social Democrats supported their troops and increased military budgets during World War One instead of condemning the war. After the war, they held 39% of the vote in 1919 and were the largest party in post-war Germany.
The social democratic share of the German vote dropped from 40% to 20% between 1919-1921, with multiple parties and politicians playing a role in the rise of Nazi domination in Germany, including exclusion of conservative rural voters from mainstream politics.
The concept of war has transformed from traditional heroic battles to the destruction of whole countries to win. The evolution marks a shift from stories of victory to mass casualties and survival.
Carl Jung's political beliefs were complex and contradictory. While he helped people escape Nazi persecution, he also called for the destruction of the current government, and his writing ended up supporting Nazi ideology.
The Munich Beer Hall Putsch is discussed in relation to the historical debate regarding whether the Holocaust was pre-planned by the Nazi regime or a decision made later in the war, while hanging out in an attic with friends.
In this episode, the rise of Hitler and the media's role in promoting his ideas are discussed in detail. The conservative alliance with the Nazis, the failure of the left to work together, and the corrupt political climate of Germany are explored to understand how Hitler seized power so easily.