The Pete Quiñones Show Reading Solzhenitsyn's '200 Years Together' w/ Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson - Episodes 31-40
Jul 7, 2025
In this discussion, Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson, a former history professor and expert in Russian political ideology, provides fascinating insights into Solzhenitsyn's '200 Years Together.' They discuss the historical complexities of Jewish involvement in Russian industry, the dynamics of Jewish immigration to Argentina, and the rise of anti-Jewish sentiments in Germany. Additionally, they delve into the effects of propaganda during revolutionary periods, the impact of media narratives on public perception, and the legacies of pivotal events like the Kishinev pogrom.
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Jewish Merchant Dominance Tactics
- Jewish merchants used innovative competition, special stores, and push carts to dominate Russian trade.
- The Russian monarchy maintained control of currency, preventing full Jewish domination of banking.
Jewish Success Amid Prosperity
- Despite widespread Jewish economic success, the Russian economy was doing well and peasants prospered.
- Jewish influence was more ethnic and financial than religious or cultural in Russia.
Pale of Settlement’s Role
- The Pale of Settlement was a privileged zone that incited anti-government bitterness among Jews.
- Fabricated stories about persecution fueled revolutionary fervor despite relatively good conditions.
