The Pete Quiñones Show The Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson Episodes (So Far) - Complete
Jul 8, 2025
Matthew Raphael Johnson, an expert on Russian and Ukrainian history, dives deep into nationalism and Orthodox Christianity. He discusses the impact of historical narratives on current political discourse, particularly the Ukraine crisis and the complexities of media portrayals. Johnson also critiques the interpretations of Zionism and its historical roots, exploring the tensions surrounding Jewish and Islamic identities. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of community engagement and challenges mainstream narratives, shedding light on overlooked historical contexts.
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Basis of the Kimonitsky Uprising
- The 1648 Kimonitsky uprising was rooted in severe exploitation by Polish nobility and Jewish agents.
- It was a national Orthodox reaction seeking to end serfdom and usury in Ukraine under Polish rule.
Jews as Financial Overlords in Polish Empire
- Jews were a dominant financial caste in the Polish Empire, exploiting peasants and Orthodox church institutions.
- This created deep resentment and frequent uprisings, notably in Ukraine where Orthodox and Cossack interests clashed with Jewish-Polish power.
New Khazaria Project in Ukraine
- New Khazaria was a proposed Jewish colonization project in southern Ukraine before the war disrupted it.
- It aimed to create a Jewish state in the Black Sea region, funded by oligarchs and linked to Israeli interests.
