This episode deals with sexual topics and abuse, all trigger warnings apply.

Aidan Beatty discusses his article, “The Pornography of Fools: Tracing the History of Sexual Antisemitism.” Professor Beatty looks into historical sexual depictions, emotions and desires developed in the middle ages that continue to work in contemporary far-right antisemitic rhetoric.

Aidan Beatty is a Lecturer and Senior Academic Advisor in the Department of History at Carnegie Mellon University.