They’re Young, Conservative and Embracing Antisemitism
3/18/202633 min
What does a relatively unknown candidate for governor of Florida reveal about antisemitism in American politics? In this episode, the columnist Michelle Goldberg discusses the Republican primary candidate James Fishback, his trollish antisemitic views and his appeal to young male voters.
This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Derek Arthur. It was edited by Jillian Weinberger and Kaari Pitkin. Mixing by Carole Sabouraud. Original music by Pat McCusker and Carole Sabouraud. Fact-checking by Mary Marge Locker. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta and Kristina Samulewski. The deputy director of Opinion Shows is Alison Bruzek. The director of Opinion Shows is Annie-Rose Strasser.
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[upbeat music] I'm Dan Waken, an editor in New York Times Opinion. My colleague, columnist Michelle Goldberg, recently wrote a profile of thirty-one-year-old James Fishback, a Republican candidate for Florida governor. Fishback's become a sensation among some young Florida Republicans with his commitment to affordability and his fierce opposition to immigration and US support for Israel. He also embraces a kind of trollish racism and antisemitism. Given Fishback's views, I wanted to ask Michelle, what is it about Fishback that resonates so much with young Republican voters? Michelle, thanks for being here.
Michelle Goldberg· Guest1:25
Hey, thanks for having me.
Dan Wakin· Host1:28
So first things first.