hmTv at HMTC Podcasts
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.
Episodes
Episode 126 – “Raised by Survivors”
hmTv with Dr. Bernie Furshpan
How does the child of Holocaust survivors transform inherited trauma into a life-long mission for justice? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Bernie Furshpan sits down with Dr. Suzanne Bleiberg Seperson—UN representative, activist, and proud 2G—to explore:
- Identity & Legacy: why Suzanne keeps both “Bleiberg” and “Seperson” to carry her father...
Episode 125 — The Fog of War and Humanity
Guest: Jeff Brett, President & Founder, King Quality
Host: Richard “Rich” Acritelli
Series: hmTv Originals
From the weight of 9/11 to the weight of a 50-year roof, service is the common thread.
In Part 3 of Rich Acritelli’s deep-dive with Long Island entrepreneur Jeff Brett, we trace a through-line that starts with Jeff’s nephews enlisting the morning after the Twin...
Ep 123: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Jeff Brett (Part 1) | hmTv
In this inspiring episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli sits down with Jeff Brett, founder and CEO of King Quality, to explore a life shaped by hard work, service, and community. From his roots in Port Jefferson and his passion for wrestling to building one of the most respected home improvement comp...
Ep 124: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Jeff Brett (Part 2) | hmTv
In Part 2 of our powerful conversation, The Fog of War and Humanity host Richard Acritelli continues his dialogue with Jeff Brett, founder and CEO of King Quality. This episode dives deeper into Jeff’s national expansion, his unwavering belief in people, and his commitment to building a business rooted in compassion, family,...
Podcast Description – Ep 122: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and guest Rich Acritelli
In this powerful and eye-opening episode of History Repeats, host Liam Carballal sits down with historian and educator Richard Acritelli to explore one of the darkest and often overlooked chapters of World War II: Japan’s war crimes and the atrocities committed by Unit 731.
Together, they unpack the brutal history of Japanese impe...
Episode 121 – “From Hiroshima to Hope: Seth Shelden’s Fight to Ban the Bomb”
How does a Brooklyn-born improv performer become the United Nations liaison for a Nobel-Prize-winning campaign to abolish nuclear weapons? In this powerful installment of Ordinary Heroes, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Seth Shelden—law professor, activist, and General Counsel for the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN...
Episode 119: Legacy Chronicles with Doron Keren
In this powerful episode of Legacy Chronicles on hmTv, host Donna Rosenblum sits down with Doron Keren, a passionate second-generation Holocaust descendant, to explore the enduring impact of memory, survival, and storytelling. Doron shares the harrowing true story of his mother, Krystyna Chiger—co-author of The Girl in the Green Sweater—who survived 14 months in the sewer...
Episode 120: Many Voices, One Community
Guest: Cantor Gustavo Gitlin
Host: Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews
Produced by: hmTv at the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center
In this heartwarming and deeply personal episode, Many Voices, One Community host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with Cantor Gustavo Gitlin to explore the power of connection, cultural identity, and community service.
From Buenos Aires...
In Episode 118 of Influential Origins, host Alan Mindel continues his insightful conversation with Mitchie Takeuchi, filmmaker and second-generation Hibakusha. Mitchie shares her transformative journey, from initially feeling hesitant about embracing her identity to becoming a passionate advocate who brought Setsuko Thurlow’s powerful story—of surviving Hiroshima's atomic bombing and advocating for peace—to glob...
In Episode 117 of Influential Origins on hmTv, host Alan Mindel welcomes filmmaker and second-generation Hiroshima survivor Mitchie Takeuchi, creator of the acclaimed documentary The Vow from Hiroshima. Mitchie shares her deeply personal family history, highlighting the profound impact of the atomic bombing on her grandfather, who led the Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital, and the quiet strength of her mother who encourage...
Episode 116: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Tom Spier (Part 4)
In this compelling fourth installment of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli is joined once again by military historian and collector Tom Spier for an in-depth exploration of British military helmets from World War I and World War II.
Tom showcases rare pieces from his extensive collection, including the ...
Episode 115: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Tom Spier (Part 3)
In this captivating continuation of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli sits down once again with military historian and collector Tom Spier for Part 3 of their in-depth exploration into WWII helmet history. This episode shifts focus from American gear to the helmets worn by German and French forces duri...
In Episode 114 of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli continues his powerful conversation with military historian and helmet collector Tom Spier in Part 2 of their series. This episode takes a deep dive into the evolution and historical significance of American helmets used during World War II, particularly during the Normandy invasion.
From early M1 helmet models and their wartime modifications...
Episode 113: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Tom Spier (Part 1)
In this compelling episode of The Fog of War and Humanity, host Richard Acritelli welcomes Mayor Tom Spier of Shoreham Village, a seasoned attorney, community leader, and passionate military historian. Together, they explore Tom’s remarkable journey—from his early days in Port Washington and Shoreham, to studying at Gettysburg ...
Episode 112: Many Voices, One Community
Guest: Lia Di Angelo | Host: Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews
Produced by hmTv at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews welcomes community leader and humanitarian Lia Di Angelo to Many Voices, One Community. Lia shares the powerful story behind founding Comité Cívico Argentino, a nonprofit born from her d...
Episode 111: Many Voices, One Community
Guest: Irma Jeanty | Host: Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews
In this powerful debut episode of Many Voices, One Community on hmTv, host Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews sits down with longtime friend and community changemaker Irma Jeanty, Director of the Glen Cove EOC. With warmth, humility, and passion, Irma shares her personal journey from growing up in Haiti to becoming a tireless advoc...
Episode 110 of Legacy Chronicles
Guest: Esther Jamnik | Host: Zachary Graulich
Presented by hmTv and the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC)
In this deeply moving episode of Legacy Chronicles, Assistant Director of Education Zachary Graulich sits down with Esther Jamnik, a second-generation Holocaust survivor, to share her powerful journey of rediscovering and honoring her father...
Podcast Title: Influential Origins
Episode 109: Daniel Ryan Spaulding — Comedy, Courage, and Confronting Hypocrisy
Host: Alan Mindel
Guest: Daniel Ryan Spaulding
Description:
In this bold and thought-provoking episode of Influential Origins, comedian and social commentator Daniel Ryan Spaulding joins host Alan Mindel for a raw conversation that blends humor, personal journey, and unapologetic truth-...
Episode 108: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and Jonathan Satovski (Part 2)
In this compelling continuation of their conversation, host Arnie Herz welcomes back wealth advisor, author, and thought leader Jonathan Satovski for part two of Habits of a Whole Heart. Together, they explore the deeper meaning of true wealth—beyond dollars and cents—and how aligning your values with daily habits can create a life of f...
Episode 107: Habits of a Whole Heart with Arnie Herz and Guest Jonathan Satovsky (Part 1)
In this enriching episode of Habits of a Whole Heart on hmTv, host Arnie Herz welcomes financial advisor, philosopher, and podcaster Jonathan Satovsky for a heartfelt conversation about building a truly fulfilling life. Drawing from his podcast Wisdom, Wealth, and Wellness, Jonathan explores the intersection of money, meaning, and...
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