Welcome back to The Conscious Conscience, and thanks for tuning in. today we are diving right in to WWII: A Reflection of Shadows of the Past & Modern Times Part II. However we want to add a listener discretion to our remaining episodes in this series - containing discussions of historical and present-day atrocities, including genocide, systemic oppression, and acts of political violence. Some content may be distressing, particularly for those personally affected by these topics.

Our goal is to inform, not to sensationalize—to confront the past and present with honesty and clarity. We encourage listeners to engage with care, take breaks if needed, and seek support if these topics become overwhelming.

History is difficult, but ignoring it is far more dangerous. Thank you for listening.

History is not just a record—it’s a warning. In this special multi-part series, The Conscious Conscience unpacks the years leading up to World War II, tracing the rise of authoritarianism, propaganda, and systemic dehumanization that paved the way for global catastrophe.

Through immersive storytelling, historical analysis, and unsettling modern parallels, we examine how economic instability, racial and religious scapegoating, and political radicalization transformed ordinary citizens into bystanders—or accomplices. From the eugenics movement in America to Hitler’s calculated rise to power, we ask: How did it happen then? And more urgently—how is it happening again?

This is not just a history lesson. It’s a reckoning. Because the echoes of the past are growing louder, and the choices we make today will determine whether we repeat history—or finally learn from it.

In our final episode, we will have a list of sources and books to reference for anyone wishing to learn more.