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Season 08 - The Rise of Hitler.
2024
The rise of Hitler told using the original German media of the time.
01. Hitler’s Victory in Thüringen - Rise of Hitler 01, January 1930
2024-09-07
In this issue of the Weimar Wire, we dive deep into the critical events of January 1930. Political violence in the streets, uncertainty over the nation’s very character and Nazis entering a governing coalition provide a veritable treasure trove of political intrigue, hidden aspirations, and grand schemes.
02. How to Make a Nazi Martyr - Rise of Hitler 02, February 1930
2024-09-21
In this issue of the Weimar Wire, we dive deep into the critical events of February 1930. Political violence continues to claim victims on the streets, the future Polish-German relationship is up in the air, the other powers bicker at the London Naval conference, all the while, the current Government struggles to fill a ginormous budget hole.
03. Will the President Abolish Democracy? - Rise of Hitler 03, March 1930
2024-10-05
In the March 1930 Issue of the Weimar Wire Chancellor Muller resigns, the coalition government collapses, and Heinrich Brüning tries to build a new cabinet amidst street violence and political chaos. With the Nazis and Communists gaining strength, will Brüning succeed, or is the Weimar Republic heading for disaster?
04. Nazi Conspiracies Everywhere - Rise of Hitler 04, April 1930
2024-10-19
Join us for the May 1930 edition of the Weimar Wire, where we cover violent communist Youth Day demonstrations, a tough first month for new German chancellor Bruning, crazy Nazi conspiracy theories, and a whole lot more.
05. Unholy Alliance topples Saxony - Rise of Hitler 05, May 1930
2024-11-02
May 1930 brings political upheaval to the Weimar Republic, with the French deciding to leave the Rhineland, violent clashes between Communists and Nazis, and a surprising alliance that dissolves Saxony’s government. See how these events unfold and shape Germany’s current political landscape.
06. Nazi Uniforms banned across three States - Rise of Hitler 06, June 1930
2024-11-16
In June 1930, the Weimar Republic faces escalating tensions as Nazi uniforms are banned in three states to curb political violence. The French withdrawal from the Rhineland marks a major milestone while Saxony’s elections leave the state in political deadlock. Meanwhile, Chancellor Brüning battles to save his government amidst growing financial turmoil and party divisions.
07. President Hindenburg dissolves the Reichstag - Rise of Hitler 07, July 1930
2024-12-07
July 1930 sees the Weimar Republic facing unprecedented turmoil. From Brüning’s budget crisis and the Reichstag’s dissolution to Nazi and Communist clashes with state governments, Germany braces for a pivotal election in September. This episode unpacks the month’s chaos, political maneuvers, and the rising tensions tearing the Republic apart.
08. Election Fever - Rise of Hitler 08, August 1930
2024-12-19
August 1930 brings Germany to a critical juncture as parties prepare for the September elections. Amid street violence, bans on political uniforms, and soaring unemployment, the stakes couldn’t be higher. This episode unpacks the campaign strategies, shifting alliances, and rising tensions shaping the Republic’s future.
09. Germany Votes – Rise of Hitler 09, September 1930
2025-01-09
The September 1930 elections reshape Germany’s political landscape. With surging support for extremists like the Nazis and Communists, and declining votes for democratic parties, Weimar faces a deeply polarized future. This episode breaks down the results, voter shifts, and what this means for the Republic.
10. Hitler Testifies, Brüning Battles On - Rise of Hitler 10, October 1930
2025-01-28
October 1930 brings more unrest to Weimar Germany. Chancellor Brüning survives no-confidence votes, while Nazi and Communist clashes escalate into chaos. Berlin sees mass protests, Jewish businesses attacked, and rumors of a Nazi-Soviet conspiracy swirl.
11. Disarmament Talks, Budget Battles, and Student Duels – Rise of Hitler 09, November 1930
2025-02-13
November 1930 sees Germany caught between political instability and international disputes. Brüning fights to pass his controversial budget while Germany’s push for global disarmament meets French resistance and Nazi outrage. Meanwhile, Hitler restructures the SA and SS, student duels make headlines, and Berlin’s police chief is attacked in court.
12. How One Movie Drove Hitler’s Men Crazy - Rise of Hitler 12, December 1930
2025-03-20
December 1930 plunges Germany deeper into chaos. Nazis and Communists join forces against Chancellor Brüning’s emergency decrees, while a shocking court decision boosts Hitler’s power. Violent riots erupt over the film “All Quiet on the Western Front,” and police uncover a terrifying communist bomb plot aimed at sparking civil war. With extremism rising, is Weimar democracy heading for disaster?
13. The Man Hitler Needs for Civil War, Ernst Röhm Returns! - Rise of Hitler 13, January 1931
2025-03-22
January 1931 starts with violence, economic collapse, and Nazi upheaval in Germany. Hitler secretly meets with army chief Kurt von Hammerstein-Equord, while Ernst Röhm returns to take command of the Nazi paramilitary SA. As hundreds of thousands of miners face mass layoffs and brutal crackdowns, the republic’s future hangs in the balance—how long can democracy hold on?
14. Nazis and Communists Unite Against Weimar – Rise of Hitler 14, February 1931
2025-04-10
February 1931 sees unprecedented chaos in Germany’s parliament as Nazis and Communists stage a dramatic walkout, ironically enabling democratic parties to pass reforms unopposed. Meanwhile, Hitler pushes eastward expansion, Berlin bans extremist newspapers—including Goebbels’ “Der Angriff”—and Röhm militarizes the Nazi SA. With democracy under strain and political extremes emboldened, what’s next for the Weimar Republic?
15. Is Anschluss Back on the Menu? - Rise of Hitler 15, March 1931
2025-04-24
March 1931 sees President Hindenburg unleash a controversial emergency decree, suspending key civil liberties to crush political violence in Germany. Meanwhile, Hitler promises legality but openly prepares the SA for the “Third Reich,” and the Nazi coalition in Thuringia collapses dramatically. Germany’s proposed customs union with Austria sparks international alarm—could this trigger another European conflict?
