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Send us Fan Mail 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 choice—and how building your “kindness muscle”...

Send us Fan Mail 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’s Institute for Tolerance Training, and celebra...

Send us Fan Mail 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 challenge transform empathy into action. Discover w...

Send us Fan Mail 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 over Jews—and being told “no thanks”—this episode...

Send us Fan Mail 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 director of the Morgan Park Summer Music Festiva...

Send us Fan Mail  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 pure grit. He worked seven days a week, disinfec...

Send us Fan Mail 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 100 kids for winter, Toya’s energy is contagiou...

Send us Fan Mail 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 normalized prejudice long before the Holocaust and why re...

Send us Fan Mail 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 and at the United Nations NGO Committee on Antisem...

Send us Fan Mail  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 work backing cutting‑edge AI and space tech....

Send us Fan Mail 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-long secret his mother carried, and how those ex...

Send us Fan Mail 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 of the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce. Toge...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the pandemic, and learn about the innovative &...

Send us Fan Mail 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 innovative ways his department engages with the commun...

Send us Fan Mail 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 brutal discrimination and imprisonment in Nazi co...

Send us Fan Mail 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 offers hope and escape to those who need it most. Pl...

Send us Fan Mail 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 shares insights on caring for generations of vete...

Send us Fan Mail 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 nursing home” model trains tomorrow’s geriatric exper...

Send us Fan Mail 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 pivotal moments like the Cuban Missile Crisis a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 of Agent Orange, Frank shares vivid stories of...

Send us Fan Mail 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 role in Suffolk County’s Veterans Treatment Cour...

Send us Fan Mail 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 deep into the geopolitical chessboard shapin...

Send us Fan Mail 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 memories of growing up in a household shaped by trauma,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 propaganda as a weapon of war and a tool of populat...

Send us Fan Mail 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 life today. Together, they reflect on the imp...