How do the most ordinary of men become willing, efficient and vicious killers?

More importantly, what do they have in common with you?

This is by far the darkest episode I have done to date, but it is also the most important. This journey is going to be a heavy one, but what is on the other side is worth it. So, I want to thank you in advance for your perseverance.

Warning, if you're on the younger side, you may want to listen to this one with a parent.

This episode is based on a tremendous book by historian Christopher Browing called Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland. Jocko Willink has a podcast covering this book that is worth checking out.

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