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Episode 2: Charles Lindbergh, National Hero, Nazi Sympathizer, Populist… and Something Darker
Explore the hidden, darker side of the "golden boy of aviation"
This episode reveals how Lindbergh’s populism, Nazi sympathies, and belief in eugenics tarnished his American hero image.
From the infamous 1941 Des Moines speech to the shocking discovery of his secret parallel lives in Germany, we dive into the disturbing reality behind an American icon.
It should. Because populism always follows the same trajectory. It doesn’t matter if it’s Lindbergh in 1940 or someone else. The formula works. The rage sells. And when it catches fire, it burns everything in its path, democracy included…
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