Last Podcast On The Left Episode 642: Heinrich Himmler Part VI - Mein Cramps
Nov 7, 2025
The story of Heinrich Himmler reaches its grim conclusion as Nazi Germany crumbles. Himmler desperately hides his war crimes while obsessing over mythical superweapons. His fraught health, aided by a masseur, paradoxically fuels his genocidal ambitions. As the Allies close in, Himmler attempts to negotiate using prisoners as pawns and tries to whitewash the Holocaust. Ultimately, his cowardice leads to a desperate flight and tragic end, reminding us of a legacy fraught with horror and a call for vigilance against fascism.
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Massage Enabled Operational Focus
- Heinrich Himmler relied on Felix Kirsten's massages to relieve lifelong stomach cramps and anxiety.
- That physical relief enabled Himmler to focus more on organizing and expanding the Holocaust machinery.
Masseur Elevated To SS Colonel
- Felix Kirsten eased Himmler's pain during their first session and became his daily masseur.
- Himmler rewarded Felix with an SS colonel rank, uniform, and salary to keep him close.
Extermination Versus Labor Contradiction
- Himmler demanded slave labor while simultaneously ordering lower death rates to keep camps productive.
- This contradiction shows the Holocaust combined industrial murder with exploitation-driven economics.
