Last Podcast On The Left Episode 637: Heinrich Himmler Part I - Nazi Number Two
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Oct 3, 2025 The hosts explore Heinrich Himmler's chilling rise to become the architect of Nazi terror. They discuss his upbringing, early signs of neurosis, and obsession with order. The influences of right-wing groups and occultism reveal how these shaped Nazi ideology. Himmler's unique blend of insecurity and fanaticism leads to his grim role in the genocide. The conversation delves into the allure of Hitler's charisma and how it drew men like Himmler into the Party. Intriguingly, the episode sets the stage for a deeper dive into Himmler's occult obsessions.
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Thorough Sourcing Underpins The Series
- The hosts relied on many books and research to prepare the series and will publish sources separately.
- They stress careful sourcing for a complex historical topic.
Himmler's Aristocratic Butstunted Origins
- Heinrich Himmler was born in Munich in 1900 to an upper-middle-class family with ties to Bavarian royalty.
- His father was tutor to Prince Heinrich and even named and baptized him after that prince.
Early Violence Normalized Authoritarian Order
- Harsh child-rearing and institutional violence normalized punitive solutions for many Germans, shaping future Nazi leaders.
- Himmler's upbringing emphasized order and rules that later informed SS discipline and social control.
