Behind the Bastards Part One: How Nice, Normal People Made The Holocaust Possible
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Oct 13, 2020 Sofiya Alexandra joins Robert to discuss the 'Little Nazis.' They explore the role of ordinary citizens in supporting Hitler and the Nazi Party, reflecting on present-day complacency. The debate on violence and white supremacy is also discussed, along with the rise of Nazi ideology and its impact on society. The life of Horst Wessel and his martyrdom is explored, as well as the radicalizing effects of his funeral. Light banter and sponsor ads are included throughout the podcast.
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Kessler's Friendship
- Robert Evans discusses Kessler, a Nazi who befriended a Jewish man.
- Kessler, despite his Nazi affiliation, reassured his friend things would improve under Nazi rule.
Enabling the Holocaust
- Many people enabled the Holocaust without strong anti-Semitic views.
- Their indifference, not intense hatred, was critical for its occurrence.
Hitler's Core Support
- Hitler's core support wasn't unemployed workers, but small business owners.
- These "working poor" feared economic decline, not unemployment.