Dutiful Son Turns Whistleblower

Years after graduating, an alumnus confronts his father’s sordid past.

Guest: Harvy Simkovits, MIT Class of 76, SM 77, Course 6, MacGregor House.

Have you ever been pressured to do something against your will or compelled to look the other way? Was it instigated by a close family member? This story offers lessons on navigating this challenge and describes one man's journey of healing.

This episode is just a small sampling of Harvy’s story. Learn more at his website: https://www.harvysimkovits.com

Or get a copy of his first book: Just Lassen to Me! – A First Generation Son’s Story: Surviving a Survivor

Episode notes and transcript

Follow the show on Twitter

If you'd like to dive deeper into the world of con artists, I highly recommend a true crime podcast by my friend Javier Leiva called Pretend, stories about real people pretending to be someone else.

If you have a story suggestion related to MIT, please contact me at host [at] institrve [dot] com

Copyright 2021 Institrve