New Books in Critical Theory On Zionism and the Left: A Discussion with Author and Cultural Critic Susie Linfield
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Jan 22, 2024 Susie Linfield, an author and cultural critic, discusses Zionism and its contentious relationship with the Left. She examines the perspectives of prominent figures like Isaac Deutscher, I.F. Stone, and Fred Halliday. The podcast delves into the complexities of the Jewish question, Trotsky's views on pogroms, the concept of diasporism, I.F. Stone's changing perspective on Israel, the importance of Fred Halliday's analysis, and intellectual perspectives on personal responsibility for violence.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Zionism and the Left
01:51 • 10min
The Left and the Anti-Zionist Faction
12:15 • 11min
Trotsky's Views on Pogroms, Antisemitism, and the Jewish Question
23:36 • 2min
Diasporism and the Jewish Diaspora
25:50 • 8min
Shift in Views: I.F. Stone's Changing Perspective on Israel
34:01 • 14min
The Importance of Fred Halliday's Voice and Analysis
47:58 • 13min
Intellectual Perspectives and Personal Responsibility for Violence
01:01:02 • 4min