The Wicked Son
Judaism, Self-Loathing, and Anti-Semitism
A nonfiction essay by David Mamet examining the phenomenon of Jewish self-hatred and anti-Semitism. The book explores the psychological and cultural roots of why some Jews distance themselves from or disparage their own heritage and community.
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Mentioned 1× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 1 episode, most recently on Apr 5, 2022.
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Mentioned by David Mamet · 01:53:06 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
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