Introducing Antisemitism, U.S.A.: A History
Antisemitism has deep roots in American history. Yet in the United States, we often talk about it as if it were something new. We’re shocked when events happen like the Tree of Life Shootings in Pittsburgh or the Unite the Right Rally in...
Antisemitism has deep roots in American history. Yet in the United States, we often talk about it as if it were something new. We’re shocked when events happen like the Tree of Life Shootings in Pittsburgh or the Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, but also surprised. We ask, “Where did this come from?” as if it came out of nowhere. But antisemitism in the United States has a history. A long, complicated history. A history easy to overlook. Join us on Antisemitism, U.S.A., a limited podcast series hosted by Mark Oppenheimer, to learn just how deep those roots go.
Coming this summer from R2 Studios, part of the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University.
Antisemitism, U.S.A. is written by historians John Turner and Lincoln Mullen. Our lead scholar is Britt Tevis. The series is executive produced by Jeanette Patrick and produced by Jim Ambuske.
Mark Oppenheimer: Americans often talk about antisemitism as if it were something new. Something with no history. When events happen like the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, or the Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, we express dismay. But also surprise. Where did this come from is our refrain, because we don't know the history behind these events. But antisemitism in the US does have a history, a long, complex history, often at odds with itself. A history easy to overlook. I'm Mark Oppenheimer, and this is Antisemitism, U.S.A., a podcast about the history of antisemitism in the United States. Coming this summer, from R2 Studios, part of the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. Subscribe wherever you get your favorite podcast and learn more about the series at R2studios.org.
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Episode 1: No Sanction to Bigotry
