The New Founding Podcast Making Enemy: Telling WWII from the German's Perspective - Darryl Cooper | #64
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Mar 14, 2025 
Darryl Cooper, host of the Martyr Made Podcast, dives into his new series examining WWII from the German perspective. He discusses the challenges of presenting this complex history and the moral ambiguities faced by ordinary Germans during the conflict. Cooper highlights how WWII narratives shape current global politics and encourages a nuanced understanding of past atrocities. He emphasizes the significance of empathy in historical storytelling while confronting the consequences of oversimplified narratives surrounding this pivotal period.
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WWII as Load-Bearing Myth
- World War II is a load-bearing myth, shaping the global order and Western values.
- Questioning this narrative feels dangerous, as it could unravel established power structures.
Interwar Period Instability
- The rapid societal changes and pressures of the interwar period shaped political boldness.
- The rise and fall of monarchies, revolutions, and ideological shifts created instability and fear.
Hitler's Disillusionment in Vienna
- In Mein Kampf, Hitler describes his despair at the state of the German race in Vienna.
- He saw poverty and degradation and questioned his nationalist ideals.