Nuremberg with Jack El-Hai

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 378) — Discover the historical accuracy behind the 2025 film "Nuremberg" which is adapted from Jack El-Hai's book "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist." Get Jack's Book: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist Learn about the real Dr. Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) and his complex relationship with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) during the historic Nuremberg trials. What did the filmmakers get right and what did they change from the true story? Tune in to find out! Also Mentioned Jack El-Hai Official Website Nuremberg (2025 Film) 22 Cells in Nuremberg by Douglas Kelley Howie Trieste's Book on Nuremberg Experiences Stars and Stripes Military Newspaper Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:35 Movie Overview - Nuremberg and Main Characters 5:45 Historical Grade and Book Comparison 9:10 Goering's Capture by Allied Forces 14:20 Douglas Kelley's Role as Psychiatrist 18:55 Goering and Rudolf Hess Relationship 23:45 Goering's Narcissism and Motivations 29:00 Concentration Camp Films and Kelley's Turning Point 33:15 Reporter Character and Kelley's Departure 37:00 Howie Trieste's Story as German-Jewish Translator 41:45 Kelley Handing Over Research to Prosecutors 45:15 Goering's Cyanide Pill and Suicide 48:00 Final Lessons and Democracy Warnings 50:30 Behind-the-Scenes Film Production Story 52:15 Two Truths and a Lie Answer Reveal Support My Work Support my sponsors Become a BOATS Producer (name in credits + ad-free episodes) Join the BOATS Discord Get the BOATS email newsletter Email me: dan@basedonatruestorypodcast.com See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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Nuremberg with Jack El-Hai is an episode from Based on a True Story by Dan LeFebvre.

This episode is 00:52:29 long.

This episode was published on Nov 25, 2025.

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