Nuremberg: The Trial of G枚ring
What does the trial of Hermann G枚ring reveal about the unsettling normalcy of evil?
When the Nuremberg Trials began in November 1945, Hermann G枚ring was the highest-ranking Nazi to face justice for the crimes of the Third Reich. Charismatic, manipulative and unrepentant, he became the central figure of the proceedings. This episode examines G枚ring鈥檚 performance in the courtroom, and his unusual relationship with U.S. Army psychiatrist Dr Douglas Kelley, who was tasked with assessing the mental state of the Nazi defendants.
For this, we're joined by Jack El-Hai, author of 鈥楾he Nazi and the Psychiatrist'. Through their exchanges, Jack explains how G枚ring sought to control his legacy, and what his case revealed about the psychology of power and guilt in the aftermath of war.
Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.
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