On with Kara Swisher Lessons Learned From Hitler’s Rise To Power
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Apr 8, 2024 Timothy Ryback, a historian and author of "Takeover: Hitler’s Final Rise to Power," offers a deep dive into the political dynamics leading to Hitler's chancellorship. He reveals how misjudgments by Berlin power players contributed to Hitler's unexpected rise. Ryback draws alarming parallels between Hitler’s manipulation tactics and today’s political landscape, particularly relating to Trump. The conversation also highlights overlooked figures like Gregor Strasser, underscoring how internal conflicts shaped history. Listeners are urged to recognize and learn from these historical lessons to safeguard democracy.
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Hindenburg's Mental State
- There were conflicting reports on President Hindenburg's mental capacity.
- However, meeting protocols show Hindenburg was in full control of his faculties.
Hugenberg's Media Influence
- Media mogul Alfred Hugenberg controlled 1,600 newspapers and used them to spread misinformation and divisive rhetoric.
- Hugenberg's 'catastrophe politics' aimed to fracture public consensus and radicalize the population.
Hitler and the Foreign Press
- Hitler cultivated relationships with foreign journalists, including The New York Times' Birchall, who often misjudged him.
- Birchall's reporting, even while winning a Pulitzer, downplayed the Nazi threat and normalized Hitler.
