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History As It Happens· Folge 582

Were the Nazis Socialists?

Dienstag, 19. Mai 2026 · 40 min

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The Nazis' official name was the National Socialist German Workers' Party, which may seem a strange choice given Hitler's ferocious hostility toward Marxism and Communism. Yet many right-wing pundits and politicians today argue that the Nazis were a left-wing movement opposed to capitalism, as evidenced by the party's name, rhetoric, and policies. Is it true? Historian Roger Griffin, one of the world's leading experts on fascism, is here with a nuanced take on these historical ambiguities.
Recommended reading:
Fascism: A Quick Immersion (amazon.com/FASCISM-Quick-Immersion-QUICK-IMMER…) by Roger Griffin

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