Exploring the pivotal 6-month period in 1932 before Hitler became Chancellor, examining the Reichstag election results, his reaction to losing the presidential election, and the Hindenburg-Hitler relationship. Delving into Hitler's strategic tactics to obtain 37% of the vote and control the legislative process, showcasing his refusal to compromise and aim for majority control.
There are a lot of Trump/Hitler comparisons being thrown around these days. So we went to the source, as chronicled by historian Timothy Ryback in his new book Takeover: Hitler’s Final Rise to Power. Ryback zooms in on the final six months before Adolf Hitler dissolved the government of the Weimar Republic, revealing that Nazi Germany was not inevitable. Kara and Ryback discuss the Berlin power players that misjudged Hitler’s bankrupt party, and the (not just rhetorical) similarities between the ascendance of Hitler and Donald Trump.
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