Identity/Crisis Carlson, Fuentes, and the New/Old Antisemitism – with Yair Rosenberg
Nov 18, 2025
Join Yair Rosenberg, a Staff Writer at The Atlantic, as he delves into the alarming rise of antisemitism in America. He discusses the troubling impact of Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes in mainstreaming extremist ideas. From the generational loss of Holocaust memory to the way populism cultivates conspiracies, Yair sheds light on why young Americans are increasingly receptive to these narratives. He also warns against simplistic connections between conservatism and antisemitism, urging for nuanced understanding and coalition-building among communities.
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Carlson's Platforming Is Calculated
- Tucker Carlson consciously platformed Nick Fuentes, amplifying extremist antisemitic narratives to millions.
- Yair Rosenberg argues Carlson's choices reflect incentives meeting existing demand among younger audiences.
Younger Cohorts Show Higher Antisemitism
- Polling shows around 25% of young Americans express unfavorable views of Jews, much higher than older cohorts.
- Rosenberg links this youth antisemitism to social media and generational loss of Holocaust experience.
Holocaust Memory Anchored Postwar Sympathy
- Passing Holocaust memory reduced visceral connection to Jewish vulnerability among younger people.
- Rosenberg says lived experience, not just education, anchored postwar American sympathy for Jews.