Emil Draitser's guest appearances

Emil Draitser

Jacobin Radio

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Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael

Margaret Kimberley

Doug Henwood

Abby Martin

Liza Featherstone

Eileen Jones

Andrew Cockburn

Val Broeksmit

Rob Larson

Jenny Brown

Juan Cole

Mickey Huff

Eric Draitser

Barrett Brown

Helen Yaffe

Bob Fitrakis

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On this edition of Parallax Views, Emil Draitser joins us to give a personal account of not only growing up Jewish in the Soviet Union but also working as a satirist in the Soviet Union. Emil has written about his Soviet adventures in books such as Shush! Growing Up Jewish Under Stalin: A Memoir, Farewell, Mama Odessa: A Novel, and, most recently, In the Jaws of the Crocodile: A Soviet Memoir. Emil discusses at length his experiences facing antisemitism in the Soviet Union, explain the history of antisemitism in Russia from the Protocols of Zion to the Doctor's Plot of the Stalin era, and the discrimination he faced from antisemitism. Additionally, Emil and I will delve into what it meant to write satire in the Soviet Union and his experiences working for the Soviet satirical magazine Krokodil. And Emil will describe what it was like growing up in Odessa specifically. One thing that is striking about Emil's experiences is how relatable they may feel despite cultural differences between the Soviet Union and countries like the United States.

On this edition of Parallax Views, Emil Draitser joins us to give a personal account of not only growing up Jewish in the Soviet Union but also working as a satirist in the Soviet Union. Emil has written about his Soviet adventures in books such as Shush! Growing Up Jewish Under Stalin: A Memoir, Farewell, Mama Odessa: A Novel, and, most recently, In the Jaws of the Crocodile: A Soviet Memoir. Emil discusses at length his experiences facing antisemitism in the Soviet Union, explain the history of antisemitism in Russia from the Protocols of Zion to the Doctor's Plot of the Stalin era, and the discrimination he faced from antisemitism. Additionally, Emil and I will delve into what it meant to write satire in the Soviet Union and his experiences working for the Soviet satirical magazine Krokodil. And Emil will describe what it was like growing up in Odessa specifically. One thing that is striking about Emil's experiences is how relatable they may feel despite cultural differences between the Soviet Union and countries like the United States.

In the Jaws of the Crocodile: A Soviet Memoir w/ Emil Draitser

Matt Karp

Suzi Weissman

Matt Karp, Princeton historian and Jacobin contributing editor discusses President Biden’s stimulus package, the American Rescue Plan that was passed by the Senate and is touted by many as a paradigm change. Matt says an injection of much needed cash isn’t the same thing as empowering workers or creating a constituency for change, and we’ll get him to explain.Emil Draitser joins us to talk about his new book, In the Jaws of the Crocodile: A Soviet Memoir. Emil recounts how he became a journalist in the Soviet Union and why the detour into satire was not just the only, but also the best path. We also talk about the new Oscar nominated Andrei Konchalovsky film “Dear Comrades!” about an important strike and massacre in Novocherkassk in southern Russia in 1962. Everything about that strike and the response from the authorities gives us insight into the nature of the Soviet Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

<a href="https://history.princeton.edu/people/matthew-karp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Karp</a>, Princeton historian and <a href="https://www.jacobinmag.com/2021/03/american-rescue-plan-covid-relief-joe-biden-democrats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jacobin</a> contributing editor discusses President Biden’s stimulus package, the American Rescue Plan that was passed by the Senate and is touted by many as a paradigm change. Matt says an injection of much needed cash isn’t the same thing as empowering workers or creating a constituency for change, and we’ll get him to explain.<a href="http://www.emildraitser.com/about.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emil Draitser</a> joins us to talk about his new book, <a href="http://www.emildraitser.com/jaws-iframe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In the Jaws of the Crocodile: A Soviet Memoir</a>. Emil recounts how he became a journalist in the Soviet Union and why the detour into satire was not just the only, but also the best path. We also talk about the new Oscar nominated <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrei_Konchalovsky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrei Konchalovsky</a> film “<a href="https://neonrated.com/films/dear-comrades" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dear Comrades!</a>” about an important strike and massacre in Novocherkassk in southern Russia in 1962. Everything about that strike and the response from the authorities gives us insight into the nature of the Soviet Union. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jacobin Radio w/ Suzi Weissman: Matt Karp & Emil Draitser

This week Eric welcomes to the show author and professor Emil Draitser to discuss his brand new book "In the Jaws of the Crocodile: A Soviet Memoir" and his experiences as a Jewish writer and satirist in the Soviet Union. The conversation touches on everything from a historical and material analysis of Odessa, the center of Jewish culture in the Soviet Union, to the political life of dissidents in Odessa and beyond. This wide-ranging conversation provides insights on the reality of daily life, the nature of cultural production, the role of humor in Soviet Jewish life, and so much more. The conversation also explores the acceptance of right wing political ideology by Jewish emigres from the Soviet Union, the shameful embrace of Trumpism by that community, and the generational divides that exist.  Click to register for Emil Draitser's book launch on February 3, 2021  Read an excerpt from Emil Draitser's "In the Jaws of the Crocodile: A Soviet Memoir" More The post Emil Draitser appeared first on CounterPunch.org.

This week Eric welcomes to the show author and professor Emil Draitser to discuss his brand new book "In the Jaws of the Crocodile: A Soviet Memoir" and his experiences as a Jewish writer and satirist in the Soviet Union. The conversation touches on everything from a historical and material analysis of Odessa, the center of Jewish culture in the Soviet Union, to the political life of dissidents in Odessa and beyond. This wide-ranging conversation provides insights on the reality of daily life, the nature of cultural production, the role of humor in Soviet Jewish life, and so much more. The conversation also explores the acceptance of right wing political ideology by Jewish emigres from the Soviet Union, the shameful embrace of Trumpism by that community, and the generational divides that exist. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-in-the-jaws-of-the-crocodile-by-emil-draitser-tickets-134034289167?aff=efbeventtix&amp;fbclid=IwAR0NLc7TNM6D585HpoY81u5yhYlllLjTm-RU1wbsM3_AdObZdAKxvG-d67s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click to register for Emil Draitser's book launch on February 3, 2021</a> <a href="https://jordanrussiacenter.org/news/excerpt-from-emil-draitsers-in-the-jaws-of-the-crocodile-a-soviet-memoir-part-i/?fbclid=IwAR2gQS-5EVAVYzcFXIpewcHxIdfXgh_crZUqG7Y3G3VYy3ZerZPXGPr1Md0#.YBLNyOhKjct" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read an excerpt from Emil Draitser's "In the Jaws of the Crocodile: A Soviet Memoir"</a> <a href="https://www.counterpunch.org/2021/01/26/emil-draitser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More</a> The post <a href="https://www.counterpunch.org/2021/01/26/emil-draitser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emil Draitser</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.counterpunch.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CounterPunch.org</a>.