008 J'Accuse...!

This podcast episode explores the famous Dreyfus Affair, a tumultuous event in French history that exposed deep-seated bigotry and led to a cry for Jewish blood. The discovery of the Bordereau, a handwritten letter listing French military documents, initially led investigators to suspect Captain Alfred Dreyfus, despite the lack of evidence. The contrasting treatment received by Dreyfus and Major Esterhazy, as well as the subsequent cover-up and public outrage, sparked a nationwide debate on loyalty, justice, and antisemitism. The episode also delves into the rise of antisemitism in Europe, the controversial Protocols of the Elders of Zion, and the impact of the Dreyfus Affair on French politics and society.