This was one of the hardest, but most meaningful things I've done this year considering the heartbreak, horrors and atrocities going on daily in the US, Gaza and elsewhere. In memory of Magnus Hirschfeld and everyone else who lost their lives to fascist atrocities. #SAYTHEIRNAMES

In the final episode of our 3 part series on pioneering sexologist #MagnusHirschfeld, we delve into his life and times leading up to the decision to leave Germany for what would become an extended global lecture tour as his country and #Berlin - the city he loved - falls into the clutches of totalitarianism and Nazi takeover.

CW: this episode mentions things some listeners might find upsetting. Please take care while listening.

listen via the link or wherever you get your podcasts

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6R976IJNGB4lv87Nn2Dm4s?si=NHqcWgkHQGae7XauOEbfQQ

Sources:

Beachy, Robert. Gay Berlin: Birthplace of a Modern Identity. Vintage. 13 October 2015.

Brook, Daniel. The Einstein of Sex: Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, Visionary of Weimar Berlin. W.W. Norton & Company. 13 May 2025.

Cantu, Benjamin, Kriegsheim, Felix. Eldorado: Everything the Nazis Hate. Cantu, Benjamin. Narrated by: Robert Beachy, Katrin Himmler, Ben Miller, Klaus Mueller, Zavier Nunn, Morgan M. Page. Film Base Berlin, Netflix Studios, The Thursday Company. 28 June 2023.

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