“If you want to understand 2024, learn what happened in 1933.”
If you want to understand what’s going on in 2024, learn about what happened in 1933. “The Altar and the Eagle: Spiritual Authority and Moral Compromise in the Third Reich” is a deeply introspective and historically rich podcast that delves into the complex and often disturbing relationship between religious institutions and political power during the era of the Third Reich in Germany. Each episode of the podcast seeks to unravel the intricate web of interactions between the spiritual leaders and the Nazi regime, exploring the moral dilemmas, compromises, and justifications that marked this turbulent period.