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#481 – Norman Ohler: Hitler, Nazis, Drugs, WW2, Blitzkrieg, LSD, MKUltra & CIA

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Started January 28, 2026

Norman Ohler is a historian and author of “Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich,” a book that investigates the role of psychoactive drugs, particularly stimulants such as methamphetamine, in the military history of World War II. It is a book that two legendary historians Ian Kershaw and Antony Beevor give very high praise for its depth of research. Norman also wrote “Tripped: Nazi Germany, the CIA, and the Dawn of the Psychedelic Age”, and he is working on a new book “Stoned Sapiens” looking at ...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 28, 2026
Exploring drug use in the Third Reich risks glorifying a regime responsible for immense suffering and should be approached with caution.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 28, 2026
The research on Nazi drug use sheds light on the intersection of addiction, power, and control in history, relevant to current discussions on substance abuse.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 28, 2026
Focusing on drug use in wartime distracts from the larger historical narrative of the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 28, 2026
The use of psychoactive drugs by the Nazis highlights the ethical dilemmas surrounding drug use in military contexts.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 28, 2026
Understanding the role of drugs in WWII can reveal insights into human behavior under extreme circumstances, warranting further examination.
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