Jun 28, 2018
The #MeToo movement has transformed American political debate,
having a huge influence on prominent figures in a number of arenas.
Many believe it could play a role in voter turnout during the
midterm campaigns and even carry weight with the 2020 presidential
election. Regardless of its specific effects, one thing is...
Jun 21, 2018
With the recent rise in anti-Semitic rhetoric and violence in
Europe and parts of the United States, the history of anti-Semitism
has gained renewed academic interest. To understand this
phenomenon, academics often study the late 19th and early 20th
centuries in Eastern Europe, where pogroms devastated the...
Jun 14, 2018
The entertainment industry is an endless source of fascination
among Americans. Movies and films offer keen insights into American
society while also exposing its undersides. At the heart of the
industry are writers, producers, and directors determining how to
put these stories together. In this episode, Zelizer sits...
Jun 7, 2018
The United States moved its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem last
month, raising questions for some about whether the United States
can still be a neutral negotiator for peace in the Middle East. The
future of the Middle East seems more unstable than ever before. Is
a two-state solution still possible with Israel and...