348: Nazi Zombies (with Dr. Claire E. Aubin)

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This week we’re joined by historian Dr. Claire E. Aubin to talk about Nazism, monsters, and the combination of the two. We also discuss researching heavy topics, creating a supportive community, and Sharkenstein.</span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><em>Content Warning:</em> This episode contains conversations about or mentions of the Holocaust, antisemitism, racism, violence, murder, dehumanization, child death, and genocide.   </span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Guest</strong></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2"><a href= "https://twitter.com/ceaubin">Dr. Claire E. Aubin</a></span> <span class="s1">is a historian of Holocaust perpetration, American public conception of Holocaust perpetrators, and Nazism. She also researches and teaches on antisemitism within the American Christian/far/alt-right. She is currently in the process of adapting her PhD dissertation on Holocaust perpetrators as immigrants to the post-war US into a book.</span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><span class= "s1"><strong>Housekeeping</strong></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">-</span> <span class= "s3">Recommendation</span><span class="s1">: This week, Amanda recommends the new season of Big Brother (featuring Cirie Fields)!</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">-</span> <span class= "s3">Books</span><span class="s1">: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at <a href= "http://spiritspodcast.com/books"><span class= "s2">spiritspodcast.com/books</span></a></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">-</span> <span class="s3">Call to Action</span><span class="s1">: Listen to <a href= "http://jointhepartypod.com/"><span class="s2"><em>Join the Party</em></span></a> today!</span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Sponsors</strong></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">- <a href= "http://betterhelp.com/spirits"><span class= "s2">BetterHelp</span></a> is an online therapy