Ruth Wisse Subscribe iTunes YouTube icon View By Chapter CH. 1 : What is anti-Semitism? Ruth Wisse describes the origins and character of modern anti-Semitism–and its alarming strength today. 00:15 - 34:28 CH. 2 : The Politics of anti-Semitism Kristol and Wisse consider why anti-Semitism is best understood as a political phenomenon and movement. 34:28 - 45:50 CH. 3 : Israel on Campus Why is the Jewish state under attack on U.S. campuses, and how should one fight back? Wisse explains. 45:50 - 56:04 CH. 4 : The University in Decline Wisse: “Liberal democracy is not biologically transmitted. I don’t think [our universities] understand that.” 56:04 - 1:12:43 CH. 5 : On Yiddish Literature Wisse explains why we should study Yiddish literature and discusses a few of its valuable, enduring themes. 1:12:43 - 1:47:53 View Transcript Download an Audio Podcast