Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart Podcast Series
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This Podcast Series is an in-depth, 13-part series on the development of fascism in Nazi Germany prior to World War II. It focuses on the question of to what extent did “ordinary” people play a role in the development of authoritarian evil?
What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part audio-course explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it, and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. In this course you will learn:
What fascism is and how it rose in Nazi Germany.
How psychological principles like conformity, dehumanization, and cognitive dissonance played a major role in normalizing fascist ideology.
Characteristics of resisters and identify what separates a historical resister from a bystander.
Instances of fascist tactics being used historically and in the modern day.
Familiarity with fascism and the ability to identify fascist political tactics and narratives.
Reasons why the average person may have supported or tacitly endorsed fascism in Nazi Germany.
How Nazi propaganda worked and the extent to which it was effective.
How the Nazi party co-opted institutions and community organizations.
Why the Holocaust happened and what our best explanations are for the reasons behind genocide.