Behind the Bastards Part One: The Darkest Episode We Will Ever Do
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May 14, 2024 Explore the repercussions of post-WWII generational criticism in Germany, unravel the complex legacy of Helmet Kintler and his Nazi upbringing, and uncover the dark nexus of psychology, sexuality, and ideology. Delve into the normalization of child abuse, the debate on child prostitution terminology, and the shocking complicity of academia in fostering systematic abuse. With a mix of chaos, humor, and disturbing revelations, this podcast sheds light on a harrowing history with profound societal implications.
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Complex German Nazi Reckoning
- Postwar Germany had a complex reckoning with Nazism, leaving many second and third tier Nazis in power.
- Public contrition existed, but systemic issues allowed Nazi-adjacent figures to influence society well beyond 1945.
Kentler's Traumatic Childhood
- Helmut Kentler's father rigidly enforced authoritarian parenting based on strict discipline and no physical affection.
- Kentler's traumatic childhood memory involved his father refusing shelter to a Jewish family during Kristallnacht.
Confused Sexual Mores Postwar
- Postwar German society conflated Nazi sexual conservatism with the 1950s sexual prudishness.
- This misunderstanding fueled reactions that complicated the emergence of liberal sexual movements in Germany.