130: The Bund, the DSA and the F*cking Left (with Molly Crabapple)

130: The Bund, the DSA and the F*cking Left (with Molly Crabapple)

July 4, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 130

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Molly Crabapple joins Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti to discuss the history of European Jews in the 19th Century, focusing on The Bund and its socialist ideals.

Molly Crabapple (author of the brilliant Here Where We Live Is Our Country - link below!) joins Alexei Sayle and Talal Karkouti to discuss the real history of European Jews in the 19th Century. In particular, The Bund - a group who defied the Zionist mission in favour of unity, pride, socialism and determination. Get Molly's book here . Pre-order Alexei's book here . Come see The Alexei Sayle Podcast LIVE with Diane Morgan at The Roundhouse, Camden on 2nd August! Get tickets here . Be a comrade and support the show! Become a Patron and get access to the video version of the podcast, live episodes and more - patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast Send your fan art, thoughts and questions to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Bike Rides and more. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive

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Hosts: Alexei Sayle, Talal Karkouti

Guest: Molly Crabapple

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Organizations: The Bund, Zionist, Patreon, Tarboosh Records

Books & works: Here Where We Live Is Our Country

Places: The Roundhouse, Camden

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