Goebbels ⇒ kept strict control over what Germans could read hear and watch No books, paintings or other art forms could be produced without Nazi approval. → there was also heavy censorship and newspapers → could not print anti Nazi ideas.
- all films had to carry pro Nazi messages
- newsreels shown along with films ⇒ also proclaimed Nazi achievements Government ⇒ made cheap radio available ⇒ so all Germans could buy one and listen to Nazi propaganda when aired
- harsh penalties for anyone who listened to unauthorized stations
All these restrictions ⇒ enforced strictly. Gestapo agents and informers ⇒ monitored anyone thought to be producing or consuming banned works. Police, SD, Gestapo ⇒ would arrest any offenders + take them to concentration camps.