Rats, Media, and Ethnic Tensions

This chapter humorously begins with the dynamics of a local rat snake affecting the mouse population, then shifts to a serious critique of media biases in early 20th-century Russia, particularly regarding Jewish journalists. It examines the historical impacts of Jewish figures in journalism, their contributions to revolutionary movements, and the challenges faced by the press in addressing power dynamics and anti-Semitic sentiments. The narrative connects past media practices to modern implications, highlighting the role of journalism as a vehicle for ideological influence and public perception.