2026-08-21
50 分钟This was the first time that we get this notion
that Jewish people are operating some kind of secret financial cabal and using that to control the world.
Why do you think these journalists and these kind of youngsters did this?
I mean, was it just to have a scapegoat?
They were trying to make a name for themselves.
That was certainly the case with Wilhelm Marr.
He had tried all sorts of ways to make a reputation.
This was just the last of his ventures.
Oddly enough, he didn't actually believe what he was writing.
He'd been married four times; three of his wives had been Jewish.
Today, on the Story of Money, a financial crash that mutates into pure political poison.
And sure, yes, every financial crash leaves people poorer,
but some leave something far more dangerous behind.
And in this case, it ultimately arguably paved the way to genocide.
So Jillian is away this week, but to tell today's story, I'm joined by Liaquat Ahamed.
He's the author of 'Lords of Finance,' one of my favorite books on financial history,
and now '1873,' which covers the numerous financial crises that happened around the world in that fateful year.
Liaquat, thanks so much for being here. This is a real pleasure.
Thanks for having me, Robin.
So Liaquat, in today's show, we're going to be talking about how a spectacular stock market crash