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How The Nazis Used Jazz As A Propaganda Tool

How The Nazis Used Jazz As A Propaganda Tool

FromFresh Air


How The Nazis Used Jazz As A Propaganda Tool

FromFresh Air

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hitler's Germany banned jazz because it was deemed degenerate music made by Jews and Black people. But NPR host Scott Simon says the Nazis used it abroad to weaken British and American resolve. His new audiobook about this history is Swingtime for Hitler.
Released:
Sep 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.