David Baddiel - Why Hitler Didn’t Think He Was EVIL

Subscribe to Heretics Clips here: https://www.youtube.com/@hereticsclips/videos Why didn’t Adolf Hitler think he was evil? In this thought-provoking Heretics interview, David Baddiel — comedian, author, and public intellectual — unpacks one of the most disturbing questions in history: how one of the most destructive figures of the 20th century could see himself not as a villain, but as a hero. Baddiel, best known for his book Jews Don’t Count and his long career spanning stand-up, documentaries, plays, and his iconic comedy partnership with Frank Skinner, approaches this question with sharp wit and deep moral insight. He explores how Hitler’s self-perception — shaped by ideology, delusion, and twisted logic — allowed him to justify unspeakable acts in his own mind. This isn’t just a history lesson. It’s a chilling reminder of a dangerous truth: villains rarely see themselves as villains. Hitler believed his actions served a greater good, and that belief made him even more dangerous. Baddiel examines what this tells us about human psychology, propaganda, and the seductive nature of absolute certainty. From the philosophical implications of “evil” to the mechanics of self-justification, Baddiel’s reflections connect past atrocities to present-day dangers. Could the same mindset exist today in political leaders, movements, or influencers who believe they’re fighting for the “right” cause — no matter the human cost? This conversation will challenge you to think about morality, identity, and the narratives people create to excuse the inexcusable. It’s as much about understanding history as it is about recognising the warning signs in our own time. Whether you know David Baddiel from his comedy, his writing, or his cultural commentary, you’ve never heard him like this. Candid, analytical, and unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths, he pulls no punches in explaining how “evil” can wear the mask of righteousness. 👉 Subscribe now to Heretics Clips for more unfiltered conversations with thinkers, writers, and public figures who challenge conventional wisdom and tackle the questions the mainstream avoids. Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcrSGZkPPkk #DavidBaddiel #WhyHitler #Evil #History #Philosophy #JewsDontCount #HereticsClips #Jewish #AntiWoke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices