World War Two

Season 8, Episode 19

Episode Title: Germany’s Constitution, Erotica, and a Pastor’s Dignity - Rise of Hitler 19, July 1931

Air Date: 2025-06-26

Overview:

A rogue preacher breaks into the Reichstag and steals silverware, banned erotica, and the 1848 German Constitution. As Germany’s banks collapse and panic spreads, the press is captivated by the strange tale of Walter Wohlgemuth: pastor, thief, and accidental symbol of a republic in crisis.