The Pete Quiñones Show Reading Solzhenitsyn's '200 Years Together' w/ Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson - Episodes 31-40
Jun 19, 2025
Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson, a researcher and former history professor, joins the discussion to unpack themes from Solzhenitsyn's '200 Years Together.' They explore the historical interactions between Russians and Jews, diving into early 20th-century contributions of Jewish communities in sectors like banking and finance. Key topics include the complexities of Jewish identity amid rising anti-Semitism, the socio-political dynamics fueling the Kishinev pogrom, and the lasting impact of historical narratives on modern perceptions of Russia and its Jewish population.
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Funerals as Revolutionary Propaganda
- Leftist movements manipulate events like funerals to incite mass emotions and propaganda.
- They hijack tragedy for revolutionary purposes, deepening social unrest and psychological influence.
Ignorance in Soviet Agriculture Policy
- War commissioners in early Soviet Russia often lacked practical knowledge, leading to catastrophic agricultural policies.
- Despite knowing famines would occur, some planners prioritized political control over welfare.
Manifesto Fueled Revolutionary Violence
- The 1905 Manifesto was perceived as weakness, spurring revolutionaries to increase violence.
- Concessions to revolution were interpreted as surrender, intensifying revolutionary efforts against the monarchy.
