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Send us Fan Mail Podcast Episode Description – Ordinary Heroes, Ep. 39 Title: Max Niederman – A Voice for the Next Generation In Episode 39 of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Max Niederman, a passionate young leader, recent John Jay College graduate, and rising voice in civic engagement. Max shares his journey from struggling student to four-time geography bee champion...

Send us Fan Mail Echoes of the Past – Episode 36 (Part 2): "American Swastikas: The German American Bund on Long Island" Host: Zachary Graulich Guest: Donna Rosenblum, Director of Education In this eye-opening continuation of Echoes of the Past , Zachary Graulich and Donna Rosenblum take a deep dive into a lesser-known and unsettling chapter of American history—the rise of the German Ame...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 37 of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv with Bernie Furshpan and guest Marsha Silverman : Podcast Title: Ordinary Heroes – Episode 37 Episode Title: Leading with Purpose: Marsha Silverman's Vision for Glen Cove Host: Bernie Furshpan Guest: Marsha Silverman, Glen Cove City Council Member Description: In this inspiring episode of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 35: Disrupting Hate with Arnie Herz Podcast Series: Disrupting Hate | Host: Kenneth Schachter | Guest: Arnie Herz In this powerful episode of Disrupting Hate , host Kenneth Schachter welcomes Arnie Herz, attorney, mediator, and leader on the Board of Governors of the American Jewish Committee (AJC). Together, they explore the critical role AJC has played for over a century...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Episode Description – Episode 34: The Fog of War and Humanity (Part 3) Featuring Chief Master Sergeant Jack Brehm Hosted by Richard Acritelli | hmTv In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Fog of War and Humanity , Richard Acritelli continues his riveting conversation with Chief Master Sergeant Jack Brehm (Ret.), a decorated Air National Guardsman from the 106t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 32: The Fog of War and Humanity – Part 1 Guest: Jack Brehm Host: Richard Acritelli | hmTv – Influential Origins In this gripping and deeply human episode of The Fog of War and Humanity , host Richard Acritelli sits down with retired Chief Master Sergeant and Suffolk County Police Officer Jack Brehm. In Part 1 of their conversation, Jack takes us back to his early years—fro...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 33 – The Fog of War and Humanity with Jack Brehm (Part 2) Hosted by Richard Acritelli | hmTv In Part 2 of this gripping series, retired Chief Master Sergeant and Suffolk County Police Officer Jack Brehm returns to share more harrowing and inspiring stories from his extraordinary career in the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing . From enduring SERE training in...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Title: Influential Origins Episode 31 – Part 2: Zach Einstein Astrof on Fighting Antisemitism on Campus  Host: Alan Mindel Guest: Zach Einstein Astrof Description: In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Alan Mindel sits down again with student activist Zach Einstein Astrof to explore the rising tide of antisemitism across college campuses in America. Zach shares his deep...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 30: Zach Einstein Astrof (Part 1) – Identity, Campus Life, and the Impact of October 7th In this powerful and timely episode of Influential Origins , host Alan Mindel sits down with Zach Einstein Astrof , a passionate college student from Great Neck, New York, now studying Government and Politics at the University of Maryland. In Part 1 of this moving conversation, Zach sh...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 29: The Genocide Connection – Burundi, Rwanda, and the Cost of Inaction In this compelling follow-up episode of That Really Happened on hmTv, host Rich Quinlan is joined once again by his son, Patrick Quinlan, to continue their discussion on genocide. This episode delves into the 1993 genocide in Burundi and its direct connection to the 1994 Rwandan genocide —two tragic ev...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 28: Understanding Genocide – A Conversation on Burundi with Patrick Quinlan In this powerful episode of That Really Happened on hmTv, host Rich Quinlan is joined by his son, Patrick Quinlan, for a deep dive into the realities of genocide, focusing on Burundi’s overlooked history. Together, they explore the 10 stages of genocide , the devastating impact of dehumanization an...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Episode 27: Doing Good, Doing Evil (Part 2) with Dr. Kenneth Bigel In this thought-provoking continuation of Doing Good, Doing Evil , host Adi welcomes back her father, Dr. Kenneth Bigel, professor of finance and business ethics at Tur University. Together, they dive deeper into the moral and ethical foundations of Judaism, exploring the significance of commandments, ritua...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Episode 26: Doing Good, Doing Evil (Part 1) – with Adi & Professor Kenneth Bigel hmTv Podcast | Doing Good, Doing Evil In this thought-provoking episode of Doing Good, Doing Evil , host Adi welcomes her father, Professor Kenneth Bigel , an expert in finance and business ethics at Touro University. Together, they explore the intersection of Jewish culture, biblical ethi...

Send us Fan Mail The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Mel Cohn In this compelling episode of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli sits down with Mel Cohn, a true veteran’s veteran. Mel shares his incredible journey from growing up in Levittown, a community built by World War II veterans, to his own military service during the Vietnam era, where he was...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Rich Acritelli on hmTv for an insightful conversation with Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas "Nicky" LoRusso in this compelling episode titled "The Fog of War and Humanity." Lt. Col. LoRusso shares his inspiring journey from his early years growing up in Rocky Point, New York, to becoming a standout lacrosse athlete at West Point and a dedicated officer in...

Send us Fan Mail Legacy Chronicles, hosted by Donna Rosenblum, explores meaningful stories of resilience, hope, and humanity. In this episode, Episode 23, Donna is joined by Robert Wolf, author of "Not Your Enemy," a powerful narrative detailing the remarkable survival and resilience of his parents, Holocaust survivors from Hungary. Robert shares personal insights into his parents'...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 22: History Repeats with Liam Carballal and Guest Donna Rosenblum on hmTv In this episode of History Repeats , host Liam Carballal and guest Donna Rosenblum discuss the Wannsee Conference and its role in the implementation of the Holocaust. The conversation begins by tracing Hitler’s rise to power, starting with the Reichstag fire in 1933, which he used to justify consolid...

Send us Fan Mail History Repeats – Rafael Trujillo, The Parsley Massacre & Sosúa Settlement (Part 2) In this episode of History Repeats on hmTv, host Liam Carballal welcomes back historian Richard Quinlin to continue their deep dive into the controversial and complex legacy of Rafael Trujillo. They explore his role in the 1938 Évian Conference, where he positioned the Dominican Republic as one...

Send us Fan Mail History Repeats with Liam Carballal and Richard Quinlan (Part 1) In this episode of History Repeats on hmTv, host Liam Karballal sits down with Holocaust historian Richard Quinlan to explore the complex and controversial history of Rafael Trujillo, the former dictator of the Dominican Republic. The discussion delves into Trujillo’s rise to power, his brutal policies, and his contr...

Send us Fan Mail The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Dr. Suzanne Bleiberg Seperson & Bill Tinglin (Part 1) In this inaugural episode of Antisemitism, the United Nations, and Society on hmTv, host Dr. Suzanne Bleiberg Seperson welcomes Bill Tinglin —author, activist, and journalist—for an insightful discussion on combating antisemitism and promoting Holocaust education. Bill shares his journ...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Dr. Suzanne Bleiberg Seperson and Guest Bill Tinglin (Part 2) on hmTv In this compelling episode of Antisemitism at the United Nations and in Society on hmTv, host Dr. Suzanne Bleiberg Seperson continues her discussion with author and activist Bill Tinglin. Together, they explore the role of institutions, media, and leadershi...

Send us Fan Mail Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan – Featuring Michael Klinghoffer In this inspiring episode of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Dr. Bernie Furshpan welcomes Dr. Michael Klinghoffer , President of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance (JAMED) . Traveling from Israel, Klinghoffer shares his extraordinary work in using music as a bridge between Jewish and Palestinian students, fos...

Send us Fan Mail The Fog of War and Humanity with Frank Tepedino In this compelling episode of The Fog of War and Humanity , host Richard Acritelli sits down with former Major League Baseball player and 9/11 first responder Frank Tepedino. Tepedino shares his journey from the baseball field to public service, reflecting on the values of teamwork, resilience, and duty that shaped his life. As a for...

Send us Fan Mail The Fog of War with Joseph Cognitore In this powerful episode of The Fog of War on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli sits down with Vietnam veteran and long-time veterans’ advocate Joseph Cognitore. From his early days growing up in Brooklyn and Farmingdale to his service as a combat platoon sergeant in the Vietnam War, Cognitore shares his remarkable journey of duty, sacrifice, and se...

Send us Fan Mail Influential Origins with Alan Mindel and Guest Tom Suozzi (Part 2) In this episode of Influential Origins , host Alan Mindel continues his conversation with Congressman Tom Suozzi, exploring his personal influences, political career, and leadership approach. Suozzi shares how Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl profoundly shaped his outlook on life, reinforcing the importanc...