The main threat of antisemitism is its use as a conspiracy theory to undermine democracy, says Deborah Lipstadt.
She traces the origin of antisemitism and defines a template that’s been used by both the political right and left – even today.
John Button Oration: In the Face of Hatred presented by the Melbourne School of Government, University of Melbourne in partnership with the John Button Foundation and the Melbourne Writers Festival. September 3, 2019
Listen to the program on Big Ideas with Paul Barclay.