Political Rewind: Emerson Baker, author of 'A Storm of Witchcraft,' discusses today's witch hunts

Published: Dec. 16, 2022, 3:36 p.m.

Friday on Political Rewind: Dr. Emerson Baker talks about the history of witch hunts in America and the political witch hunts of today. \n\nJim Galloway, @jimjournalist, former columnist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\nDr. Emerson Baker, @EmersonWBaker, Salem State University professor and Author of A Storm of Witchcraft\n\n0:00 - Introductions\n5:00 - What was the Salem community like in the 17th century?\n16:00 - How did people communicate back then vs. now?\n20:00 - Only this year that the final woman was exonerated from the Salem Witch Trial\n28:00 - Mistrust of the government \n37:00 - Examples where each generation has had a Salem moment\n42:00 - Mark Meadows text GA GOP\n49:00 - McCarthy's speakership \n\nThank you for listening to the Political Rewind podcast. Please like, share, and download wherever podcasts are found.