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Commanding History

Commanding History

By: Marcus Langley
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 Commanding History is a gripping podcast that explores the rise and reign of history’s most powerful — and dangerous — leaders. From emperors and warlords to dictators and revolutionaries, each episode dives deep into how they gained control, shaped nations, and changed the world forever.

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Episodes
  • Adolf Hitler: Episode 6 - Propaganda & Society Control

    Adolf Hitler: Episode 6 - Propaganda & Society Control
    Aug 30 2025
    Episode 6, "Propaganda & Society Control" explores how the Nazi regime mastered the art of shaping German society through relentless propaganda, cultural manipulation, youth indoctrination, and militarization. This episode reveals how every aspect of daily life—from education and entertainment to work and leisure—was controlled to create unwavering loyalty, suppress dissent, and prepare the nation for war. It examines the deep psychological and social impact of this total control and reflects on the lasting legacy of Nazi propaganda in shaping both Germany and the world’s understanding of totalitarian power.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Adolf Hitler: Episode 5 - Creating a Dictatorship

    Adolf Hitler: Episode 5 - Creating a Dictatorship
    Aug 23 2025
    This episode traces Hitler’s transformation from chancellor to absolute dictator. We examine the swift dismantling of democratic institutions through the Enabling Act, the brutal purge of rivals in the Night of the Long Knives, and the final consolidation of power following President Hindenburg’s death. By the end, Hitler holds total control over the German state, the military, and the Nazi Party — setting the stage for the next chapter of his regime.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Adolf Hitler: Episode 4 - Climb to Power

    Adolf Hitler: Episode 4 - Climb to Power
    Aug 16 2025
    This episode follows Adolf Hitler’s final push to seize the chancellorship of Germany. We trace the political chaos of 1932, the breakdown of successive governments, and the backroom intrigues that brought Hitler and conservative elites into a fateful alliance. From electoral setbacks to the secret deals of January 1933, we see how miscalculation and ambition opened the door for Hitler’s appointment — and how his first days in office set the stage for the dismantling of the Weimar Republic.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
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