Pamela Nadell

In this engaging discussion, historian Pamela Nadell delves into her impactful book, exploring the long history of antisemitism in America. She traces early colonial anti-Jewish sentiments and reveals how concepts like assimilationism emerged as misguided remedies. Nadell connects past injustices, like the Leo Frank case and Henry Ford's anti-Jewish propaganda, to contemporary issues, including the rise of white nationalism and campus debates around anti-Zionism. Her insights challenge listeners to reassess the historical roots of this persistent hatred.