The Nazi and The Psychiatrist with Jack El-Hai - the book upon which the movie Nuremberg was based
About this episode
Jack El-Hai discusses the psychological evaluations of Nazi defendants during the Nuremberg trials and their relevance to contemporary issues of democracy and authoritarianism.
In an era when American democracy faces unprecedented challenges and questions about authoritarianism have moved from the margins to the center of our political discourse, this conversation with author Jack El-Hai offers crucial historical perspective. The parallels between the events he chronicles in his book and the political landscape we're witnessing today make this discussion essential listening for anyone concerned about the preservation of democratic institutions and the rise of authoritarian tendencies in contemporary America. On this episode of Specifically for Seniors, host Dr. Larry Barsh welcomes Jack El-Hai, an acclaimed author and journalist whose work explores the fascinating and often disturbing intersections of medicine, psychology, and history. El-Hai is the author of The Nazi and the Psychiatrist: Herman Göring, Dr. Douglas M. Kelley, and a Fatal Meeting of Minds at the End of World War II, a riveting account that takes listeners inside the Nuremberg trials and into the psychological battle between one of history's most notorious war criminals and the brilliant American psychiatrist tasked with understanding him. The conversation centers on Dr. Douglas Kelley…
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