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hmTv is a podcast platform dedicated to exploring the humanity in all of us through impactful stories and discussions. Executive Producer Bernie Furshpan has developed a state-of-the-art podcast studio within the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, creating a dynamic platform for dialogue. Hosting more than 20 series and their respective hosts, the studio explores a wide range of subjects—from Holocaust and tolerance education to pressing contemporary issues and matters of humanity.
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SBS Examines is a podcast dedicated to dispelling misinformation and disinformation impacting Australia’s social cohesion, especially in multicultural and multilingual communities. Each episode provides clear insights on critical issues to empower listeners and foster a more informed, connected society. Subscribe now to stay updated and be part of the conversation.
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Send us a text Episode 193: “Life Talks: Its Different Walks” with Fred Nielsen, Yuri Komoto-Weber & Kuga Rex In this heart-stirring episode of Life Talks: Its Different Walks, host Fred Nielsen, USMC Major (Ret.), sits down with Yuri Komoto-Weber—a devoted single mother of five—and her son, Kuga Rex, a national karate champion with a mission far b…
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Send us a text Podcast Description – Ep. 192: Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and Guest Anthony Housefather (Part 2) In this gripping second installment, Influential Origins host Alan Mindel continues his powerful conversation with Canadian Member of Parliament Anthony Housefather. Together, they confront the disturbing global resurgence of an…
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Send us a text Podcast Episode 191 Description – Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and Guest Anthony Housefather (Part 1) In this engaging and wide-ranging episode of Influential Origins on hmTv, host Alan Mindel sits down with Canadian Member of Parliament Anthony Housefather for a deeply personal and political journey through identity, public …
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Send us a text Podcast Episode 190: Leadership & Lessons from the Holocaust – A Conversation with Bernie Furshpan hmTv | Series: Humanity Matters Hosted by Dr. Daniel Holtzman & Dr. Stephanie Weeks In this powerful prelude to the upcoming podcast series Leadership & Lessons from the Holocaust, co-hosts Dr. Daniel Holtzman and Dr. Stephanie Weeks si…
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Send us a text In Episode 189 of Ordinary Heroes, Bernie Furshpan sits down with Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center Vice Chair Jolanta Zamecka and CBN White House correspondent Kelly Wright to tackle the seismic aftermath of October 7th. No sugar‑coating: they explore how our museum reinvented its education programs, the White House’s high‑sta…
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Send us a text Podcast Description – Episode 188: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Gary Port (Part 2) | hmTv In Part 2 of this compelling conversation, host Richard Acritelli welcomes back Gary Port—Army Reserve Ambassador, attorney, and advocate for veterans—for an in-depth look at the legal, social, and emotional reali…
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Send us a text In Episode 187 of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Rich Aertelli sits down with Army Reserve Colonel and veteran attorney Gary Port to explore the crossroads of military service and civilian life. From Gary’s Brooklyn‑born roots and unexpected path into the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, to his work defending soldiers at courts‑mar…
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Send us a text Episode 186: History Repeats — Part 2 In this second installment, Liam Carbal and Rich Acritelli trace the very origins of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, revealing how Moscow’s miscalculated force ratios, bungled logistics, and fractured command left it face‑to‑face with a battle‑hardened Ukrainian defense. From daring special‑fo…
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Send us a text In Episode 185 of History Repeats, Liam Carballal and Richard Acritelli trace Ukraine’s modern saga—from Stalin’s Holodomor and Khrushchev’s Crimea handoff to today’s brutal stalemate with Russia. They unpack how century‑old border tactics fuel the current conflict, explore the rise of drone warfare, and assess the West’s response as…
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Send us a text In Episode 184 of Life Talks, It’s Different Walks, Fred Nielsen tackles hustle with recent Stony Brook computer‑engineering grad Christopher Nielsen—whose college résumé looked more like a triathlon: punishing calc classes, back‑to‑back internships, and a 29‑hour campus job. Fueled by Boy Scout grit and a fear‑driven compass, Christ…
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Send us a text In Episode 183 of The Dana Download, Dana Arschin sits down with award‑winning author Susan McClelland and illustrator Zena Frey to uncover the extraordinary true story behind Susan’s upcoming book Honor—a tale of a Jewish family’s two‑year hiding on a Ukrainian farm—and the artistic journey that sprang from it. Susan shares how on‑t…
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Send us a text At 99 and 96 respectively, Meir and Doris Yusupovix have outlived the ghettos of Papaniki and Łódź, the death march to Mauthausen—and even a brief imprisonment fighting for Israel’s independence. On Episode 182 of Legacy Chronicles: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future, host Donna Rosenblum sits down with their daughter, second‑gene…
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Send us a text When special‑education veteran Joanne Savastano joined forces with host Samantha Sosnik, sparks flew—in a good way! In this heartfelt episode of Putting the Brakes on Bullying, Joanne draws on over 40 years of classroom wisdom to show how small acts of inclusion can spark big changes. From her pioneering “Buddy Club” that transformed…
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Send us a text At 95 years young, lifelong New Yorker Harriet Roslow has lived through eras without TV, smartphones, or safe‐walking apps—and she’s here to tell us why kindness was the secret sauce back then and how we can reclaim it today. In this no‑sugar‑coated conversation, Harriet recalls stutter‑breaking tap‑dance lessons, first‑grade teacher…
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Send us a text Join Donna Rosenblum for Episode 179 of Legacy Chronicles, where two Hewlett teens—Romy Fruman and Harley Moritz—reimagine remembrance with their Kindertransport clothespin project. Discover how interviewing survivor Manfred Corman led them to collect 10,000 decorated pins as a powerful art installation and classroom activity, launch…
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Send us a text Join Arnie Herz for Episode 178 of Habits of a Whole Heart, as Holocaust educator and activist Bernie Furshpan returns to share the story behind his powerful documentary, The Weight of Memory: I Am Bernie Furshpan. Dive into his father’s astonishing survival in a Polish forest, the urgent mission to teach young people that hate is a …
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Send us a text In this week’s episode, Arnie Herz sits down with producer‑activist Peter Samuelson—author of Finding Happy and founder of the First Star foster‑care mentorship program—to reveal the no‑BS habits that power his wholehearted life. Learn how a 5 a.m. writing ritual, an hour of student email “office hours,” and a $200 pay‑it‑forward cha…
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Send us a text In this episode of Ordinary Heroes, Dr. Bernie Furshpan sits down with longtime friend and financial visionary Peter Klein, the driving force behind the Claire Freedlander Family Foundation. Together they unpack how grants can be treated as strategic investments rather than simple donations, explore the million‑dollar launch of HMTC’…
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Send us a text Join host Liam Carballal and special‑ed social studies teacher Russell Cohen in Episode 175 of History Repeats on HMTV, as they unpack Shanghai’s jaw‑dropping asylum for nearly 20,000 Jews during World War II. From an opium‑fueled trade imbalance that opened “treaty ports” to the bizarre irony of Nazis begging the Japanese to hand ov…
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Send us a text Episode 174: “Finding Home—and Hope—in Glen Cove” In this special conversation, host Gaitley Stevenson‑Mathews sits down with Glen Cove’s beloved Poet Laureate, Victoria Crosby. Victoria shares the surprising, radio‑inspired moment that brought her from England to our shores, her journey as a community champion—from serving as music …
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Send us a text In Episode 173 of Many Voices, One Community, Gaitley Stevenson‑Mathews sits down with Glen Cove legend Toya Davis to explore what “service above self” truly means. From championing students at Tiegerman School and serving as President of the Rotary Club, to hosting a sold‑out pickleball tournament for Cove Animal Rescue and dressing…
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Send us a text In Episode 172 of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel sits down with Jorge Cortez, who escaped El Salvador’s civil war and a devastating earthquake to chase the American dream. From a remote farm—where hospitals were as rare as snow—to midnight supermarket meet‑cutes and building a thriving maintenance business, Jorge’s story is pu…
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Send us a text Echoes of the Past Episode 171 dives into the unsettling world of everyday antisemitism as Zachary Graulich and Donna Rosenblum unpack the story behind an 1892 German beerstein plastered with hateful caricatures and slogans. Through expert analysis and first‑hand reflections, they reveal how such seemingly innocuous objects normalize…
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Send us a text In Episode 170, host Dr. Suzanne Bleber Seperson sits down with U.S. Army veteran and interfaith pioneer Danyal Khan, founder of the American Peace Committee, to tackle the twin challenges of antisemitism and Islamophobia on the world stage and in our neighborhoods. From his childhood in Kashmir and Brooklyn to his time in uniform an…
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Send us a text In this inaugural episode of The Dana Download, host Dana Arschin Kraslow sits down with her husband—and venture capitalist—Michael Kraslow for a candid, wide‑ranging conversation. They trace their chance meeting on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, explore Michael’s journey from Long Island to Columbia Business School, and delve into his…
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Send us a text Episode 168: Raised by Survivors Host: Bernie Furshpan Guest: Ron Brawer Description: In this moving episode, Bernie Furshpan welcomes long-time friend and Emmy-winning television music director Ron Brawer to share his journey as a second-generation Holocaust survivor. Ron recounts his family’s narrow escape from Berlin, the decades-…
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Send us a text Episode 166 – “Legacy in Motion: Dr. Maxine Mayreis on Healing, Heritage & a Thriving Glen Cove” In this uplifting installment of Many Voices, One Community, host Gaitley Stevenson Matthews sits down with longtime friend and powerhouse community leader Dr. Maxine Mayreis—third-generation chiropractor, Glen Cove native, and president …
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Send us a text Join host Gaitley Stevenson Mathews in Episode 167 of Many Voices, One Community, as he welcomes Dr. Barbara Keber from Glen Cove Hospital. Dr. Keber shares her remarkable journey from delivering hundreds of Glen Cove babies to becoming a key healthcare leader at Northwell Health. Discover how the community and hospital united during…
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Send us a text Episode 165: Serving With Heart — A Conversation with Glen Cove Police Chief Bill Whitten Join host Gaitley Stevenson Matthews as he sits down with Glen Cove Police Chief Bill Whitten to explore the journey from local roots to leading a trusted police force. Chief Whitten shares what inspired his career in law enforcement, the innova…
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Send us a text Raised by Survivors — Ep 164: Healing from the Holocaust Legacy with Dr. Burt Roshelson In this deeply moving episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Dr. Burt Roshelson, a Long Island physician and son of Holocaust survivor Eli Gersian Roshelson. Burt shares his father’s remarkable journey—from enduring br…
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Send us a text Episode 163: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and Daniel Frankel Get ready to be inspired by Daniel Frankel — a man who blends the power of sports, music, and deep Jewish values to uplift communities and heal hearts. From his journey as a college golf star to directing youth golf programs for veterans, Daniel shares how golf offe…
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Send us a text Episode 161: Caring for Our Veterans — Inside the Long Island State Veterans Home with Fred Sganga Join host Rich Acritelli as he sits down with Fred Sganga, the longtime Executive Director of the Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University. With over 25 years leading this unique 350-bed skilled nursing facility, Fred s…
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Send us a text On this episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Rich Aretelli sits down with Fred Sganga, Executive Director of the Long Island State Veterans Home, for a no-nonsense look at what it really takes to care for our aging heroes. They unpack the decades-long fallout of Agent Orange, reveal how Stony Brook Medicine’s “teaching nursin…
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Send us a text The Fog of War and Humanity | Ep 159 Host Rich Acritelli continues his conversation with Vietnam Navy veteran Frank D’Aversa, diving deep into life aboard aircraft carriers during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. From intense training and relentless flight operations to close calls with combat and the long-lasting impact…
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Send us a text Ep 158: The Fog of War and Humanity – Vietnam Veteran Frank D’Aversa Shares a Life at Sea and Service Join host Rich Acritelli for a captivating conversation with Vietnam veteran Frank D’Aversa, who takes us from his childhood fishing near the Whitestone Bridge in Queens to his decades-long Navy career aboard aircraft carriers during…
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Send us a text In Episode 160 of The Fog of War and Humanity, Rich Acritelli sits down with Vietnam veteran and lifelong advocate Frank D’Aversa for a heartfelt conversation about military service, resilience, and community. Frank shares his journey from Navy mechanic to veteran mentor, his decades-long commitment to the reserves, and his pivotal r…
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Send us a text History Repeats Ep. 157 | Iran, Israel & The Middle East Today Join Liam Carballal and Richard Acritelli on History Repeats as they unpack the complex and high-stakes relationship between Iran and Israel. From the legacy of the Shah and the Iranian Revolution to the modern-day nuclear tensions and proxy conflicts, this episode dives …
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Send us a text Episode 155: Raised by Survivors — A Conversation with Shelly Piekny Smolar Join host Bernie Furshpan on Raised by Survivors as he sits down with dear friend and fellow second-generation survivor Shelly Piekny Smolar. Born in a displaced persons camp and raised in Brooklyn’s tight-knit survivor community, Shelly shares candid memorie…
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Send us a text In Episode 156 of Disrupting Hate on HMTV, host Ken Schachter sits down with Eva Rosenstein, founder of the Lilian Wilder Center for Communication Excellence. Eva shares her fascinating journey from the high-tech world to coaching some of the most influential Israeli and American communicators. Together, they explore the power of pro…
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Send us a text In this deeply moving episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Patti Edelstein to explore her family's incredible journey of survival and resilience. Patti shares the harrowing story of her father’s narrow escape from Nazi Germany in 1941, the challenges her family faced, and how their legacy shapes her lif…
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Send us a text Episode 153: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan featuring Deborah Lauter In Episode 153 of Ordinary Heroes, host Dr. Bernie Furshpan sits down with Deborah Lauter, Executive Director of the Olga Lengyel Institute (TOLI), at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County. Deborah shares insights into TOLI’s remarkable …
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Send us a text Legacy Chronicles Ep 152: Carrying the Torch with Linda Orgel In this powerful episode of Legacy Chronicles, host Zachary Graulich sits down with Linda Orgel, a dedicated second-generation Holocaust survivor and docent at HMTC. Linda shares her family’s harrowing history—from her father’s incredible survival story in Nazi-occupied Po…
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Send us a text Episode 151 of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv features an inspiring conversation with Holocaust survivor and activist Sami Steigman. Sami shares his harrowing childhood experiences in Transnistria, surviving Nazi medical experiments, and the profound impact of his family’s history. He reflects on the importance of educating the next generat…
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Send us a text Episode 150 of Ordinary Heroes on HMTV features an inspiring conversation with Sami Steigman, an 85-year-old Holocaust survivor, activist, motivational speaker, and educator. Sami shares his remarkable journey from surviving the Holocaust, serving in the Israeli Air Force, and immigrating to the United States, to becoming a passionat…
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Send us a text Episode 149 - The Upstander Responsibility Join host Ella Ben-Hamo and her advisor Nechama Ester in this inspiring episode of The Upstander Responsibility on hmTv. Together, they delve into the teachings of Pirkei Avot, exploring the timeless wisdom of the forefathers and how it applies to modern life as young leaders. Ella and Necha…
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Send us a text In Episode 148 of Ordinary Heroes, Dr. Bernie Furshpan welcomes Professor Ranelle Wolf—chair of Fine Arts at Suffolk County Community College—to explore Modern Sacred Realism, her signature fusion of spirituality and meticulous craft. They discuss how art ignites healing and empathy, the role of technology (like QR-enhanced storytell…
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Send us a text In this episode of Ordinary Heroes, Bernie Furshpan sits down with publicist, journalist, and community advocate Joseph Wolkin to explore how one person can amplify vital voices in today’s polarized media landscape. From his early days leading Hillel at Stony Brook to building award-winning PR campaigns for NASCAR and nonprofit organ…
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