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As we continue our series exploring Jews in American history, we’re revisiting our episode on Emma Goldman, the revolutionary Jewish anarchist who helped shape feminism, free speech, and the American left. Schwab and Yael dive into the life and legacy of Emma Goldman, and ask what role did Red Emma’s Judaism play in shaping her worldview?
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