Introducing Antisemitism, U.S.A.: A History

Antisemitism has deep roots in American history. Yet in the United States, we often talk about it as if it were something new. We’re shocked when events happen like the Tree of Life Shootings in Pittsburgh or the Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, but also surprised. We ask, “Where did this come from?” as if it came out of nowhere. But antisemitism in the United States has a history. A long, complicated history. A history easy to overlook. Join us on Antisemitism, U.S.A., a limited podcast series hosted by Mark Oppenheimer, to learn just how deep those roots go. 

Coming this summer from R2 Studios, part of the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. 

Antisemitism, U.S.A. is written by historians John Turner and Lincoln Mullen. Our lead scholar is Britt Tevis. The series is executive produced by Jeanette Patrick and produced by Jim Ambuske.

Episode Transcript

Mark Oppenheimer (00:08):
Americans often talk about antisemitism as
if it were something new.Something with no history. When
events happen like the Tree ofLife shooting in Pittsburgh, or
the Unite the Right Rally inCharlottesville, we express
dismay. But also surprise. Wheredid this come from is our
refrain, because we don't knowthe history behind these events.

(00:30):
But antisemitism in the US doeshave a history, a long, complex
history, often at odds withitself. A history easy to
overlook. I'm Mark Oppenheimer,and this is Antisemitism, USA, a
podcast about the history ofantisemitism in the United
States. Coming this summer, fromR2 Studios, part of the Roy

(00:53):
Rosenzweig Center for Historyand New Media at George Mason
University. Subscribe whereveryou get your favorite podcast
and learn more about the seriesat R2studios.org.