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The Ackerman Center Podcast Ackerman Center
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The Ackerman Center Podcast provides a space for thoughtful and in-depth conversation about the Holocaust, genocide, and human rights studies. Launched in 2020, this podcast works to extend the conversation beyond academic audiences—providing an educational, engaging, and transformative experience. Through confronting the past, we work to promote solutions for global justice and peace in our world. Listen to all of the seasons of the Ackerman Center Podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, and RadioPublic.
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Ep. 57 Honoring Holocaust Remembrance Day
In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day, the broader UTD community—including faculty, staff, students, and community members—came together to read poetry, prose, and personal testimony in a variety of languages. This recording was produced in conjunction with the 2023 gathering and features readings and new translations of the poem "Cart Load of Shoes," a moving poem by Abraham Sutzkever. Through this and other poems, we honor and remember the past, ensuring that the voices of those who endured the Holocaust are never forgotten. Tune in as we delve into the power of literature to preserve memory and inspire reflection.
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Ep. 56 Arts Based Research - An interview with Dr. Charlotte Schallié
In this episode, Belofsky Fellow Katie Fisher sits down with Dr. Charlotte Schallié, an author and professor of German Studies at the University of Victoria, to discuss the importance of arts-based research. Dr. Schallié spoke at the Annual Scholar’s Conference about her collaborative research work with Holocaust survivors and graphic novelists which produced the novel "But I Live: Three Stories of Child Survivors of the Holocaust." What sets this project apart is its innovative format as a graphic novel, offering poignant visual narratives of three survivors' experiences during and after the Holocaust.
During the interview, Schallié shares insights into her collaborative process with artists, shedding light on how she orchestrated their contributions to bring the stories onto the page. Together, Schallié and Fisher discuss the delicate balance of creating a safe and inclusive space for students to learn about mass atrocities while also not hiding the horrors of the events studied.
Charlotte Schallié delivered the 2024 Mitchell L. and Miriam Lewis Barnett Lecture at The 54th Annual Scholars’ Conference on the Holocaust and the Churches
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Ep. 55 Echoes of Tragedy - An Interview with Father Patrick Desbois
In this episode, Dr. Nils Roemer sits down with Father Patrick Desbois, the esteemed founder of Yahad – in Unum, and they discuss his presentation of the 2024, Einspruch Lectures on the Holocaust and the mission of his organization in identifying Holocaust mass execution sites. The conversation centers on his acclaimed book, The Holocaust by Bullets, which earned him the National Jewish Book Award. Father Desbois shares insights into the atrocities of World War II, emphasizing the mass killings and destruction of graves. He extends the discussion to his research on ISIS, the Yazidi genocide, and the suffering of women across diverse backgrounds, providing a poignant glimpse into the darker pages of history.
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Ep. 54 An Interview with Dr. Hanno Berger
In this episode, Dr. Nils Roemer hosts an an engaging conversation with our newest faculty member, Dr. Hanno Berger, an assistant professor in film studies at the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. Dr. Berger delves into his research on postwar German films, sharing fascinating insights into revolutions and their multifaceted impact. He offers a deep exploration of Hannah Arendt's influential book "On Revolution", which served as the foundation for his PhD thesis. Additionally, Dr. Berger sheds light on his role as one of the editors of Hannah Arendt's renowned work, "The Origin of Totalitarianism." Tune in for an enlightening discussion on film, revolutions, and the profound influence of Arendt's writings on modern discourse.
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Ep. 53 A look at Bollywood's First Exploration of the Holocaust with Dr. Mehak Burza
Join us as we take a close look at the unique Bollywood film, "Bawaal." Our guest, Dr. Mehak Burza, is an expert in Holocaust studies who teaches in the Department of English at University of Delhi (New Delhi, India). Dr. Nils Roemer and Dr. Burza speak about this film and her recent article "The State of Holocaust Awareness in India is Abysmal" where she points out that many people in India do not have in-depth knowledge about the Holocaust. Together they explore how "Bawaal" impacts Indian viewers, especially young people.
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Ep. 52 An Interview With Dr. Martin Dean
In this episode, Dr. Nils Roemer and Angie Simmons have a meaningful conversation with Dr. Martin Dean, a respected scholar and the 2023 keynote speaker at the Annual Scholar’s Conference. Dr. Dean's book, "Collaboration in the Holocaust: Crimes of the Local Police in Belorussia and Ukraine" provides us an understanding how different groups collaborated in committing crimes during the Holocaust. This work developed out of his years working alongside Scotland Yard.
Dr. Martin Dean delivered the Michael And Elaine Jaffe Lecture at the 53rd Annual Scholar’s Conference.
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