Timothy Ryback
Historian, author, and writer with The Atlantic, and director of the Institute for Historical Justice and Reconciliation in The Hague. Published 'Takeover' which documents the ways that Hitler and his enablers cleared the pathway to Nazism through constitutional means.
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May 21, 2025 • 32min
Trump, Hitler and how democracies die
Timothy Ryback, a historian and author known for his work with The Atlantic and his book 'Takeover,' discusses alarming parallels between the rise of Nazism in Germany and contemporary American politics. He draws unsettling comparisons between Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler, particularly regarding their exploitation of democratic processes. Ryback emphasizes the dangers of suspending habeas corpus and highlights the moral dilemmas leaders face today. The conversation urges a deeper understanding of how authoritarianism can erode democracy through legal means.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 55min
Lessons Learned From Hitler’s Rise To Power
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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Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 4min
Machtsovername. Lex Bohlmeijer in gesprek met Timothy Ryback
Timothy Ryback, een Amerikaanse historicus gespecialiseerd in nazi-Duitsland, bespreekt de verontrustende parallellen tussen Hitlers opkomst en de huidige politieke situatie in de VS. Hij legt uit hoe democratie kan worden ondermijnd door misbruik van media en wettelijke processen. Daarnaast komen de ethische implicaties van bedrijfssteun aan politieke machten aan bod. Ryback koppelt lessen uit de Weimarrepubliek aan hedendaagse democratische uitdagingen en benadrukt de noodzaak om democratische waarden te beschermen.
