
In the final episode of our 3 part series on pioneering sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld, 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.
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.