Adolf Hitler (Part 2)

Adolf Hitler (Part 2)

Author: Ben Wilson March 30, 2026 Duration: 2:22:56
In part 2, we look at how Hitler went from building a movement to taking total power in Germany. 00:00 - How Tyrants Take Power 01:30 - Beer Hall Putsch Begins 08:00 - Hitler Sways the Crowd 12:50 - The Coup Collapses 23:30 - The Trial of the Century 38:30 - Writing Mein Kampf 44:00 - Lebensraum Vision 51:20 - The Great Reunification 58:00 - Bamberg Power Play 01:03:17 - 25 Point Program 01:08:04 - Anti-Clericalism 01:21:14 - Building For the Future 01:29:24 - Weimar System Primer 01:33:49 - Hitler Runs For President 01:36:22 - Refusing Vice Chancellor 01:43:34 - Hitler Strategy Doing Nothing 01:59:00 - Enabling Act Ends Democracy 02:05:48 - Reichstag Fire Crackdown 02:11:22 Four Lessons Wrap Up Sources:⁠ Hitler: A Biography by Ian Kershaw⁠⁠ Hitler: Beyond Evil and Tyranny by RHS Stolfi ⁠⁠Hitler: A Global Biography by Brendan Simms ⁠⁠In His Own Words: The Essential Speeches of Adolf Hitler by CJ Miller⁠ ⁠Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler (New Ford Translation)⁠ ----- Sponsors:⁠ The Classical Society⁠⁠ David Senra Podcast⁠⁠ Zodl (The new Zashi wallet)⁠⁠ Speechify * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to Incogni.com/takeover for 60% off. ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to leave a mark on history? How to Take Over the World, hosted by Ben Wilson, isn't about literal conquest but about decoding the timeless principles behind extraordinary lives. Each episode is a deep dive into a specific figure, from ancient rulers to modern innovators, dissecting the choices and methods that propelled them. You'll hear detailed explorations of their strategies in moments of crisis, the daily habits that sustained their efforts, and the particular mindset that allowed them to see opportunities others missed. This podcast operates on a simple, powerful idea: greatness often learns from what came before. The thread connecting Alexander the Great to Caesar, or Charlemagne to Napoleon, is one of studied emulation and adaptation. By unpacking these historical and biographical narratives, the show provides more than just stories; it offers a practical lens. Listeners gain a clearer understanding of how formidable wills were shaped and how legendary projects were executed, all framed in a way that feels relevant to ambitious projects today. It’s for anyone curious about the mechanics of legacy, who enjoys history not as a series of dates, but as a repository of human potential and actionable insight. Tune in for a thoughtful analysis that connects the past’s most impactful lessons to your own path forward.
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