About the Podcast
Searching for Never Again from the USC Shoah Foundation, explores the past and present of antisemitism and hate, and how together, we can defeat it. Host Dr. Robert J. Williams, CEO at the USC Shoah Foundation and UNESCO Chair on Antisemitism and Holocaust Research, speaks with writers, thinkers, artists, political leaders, and those who have experienced hate, with stories of heartbreak and hope, while SEARCHING FOR NEVER AGAIN.
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Episode 1: Dr. Irene Butter
In the premier episode of Searching for Never Again, Dr. Robert J. Williams talks with Holocaust survivor Dr. Irene Butter, about her remarkable story of fleeing Hitler’s Germany and surviving the concentration camps, before coming to the U.S. where she led an inspiring life dedicated to education and dialog. Dr. Butter also tells us the three lessons she shares with young people about our obligations in times of increasing division and rising antisemitism. Learn more about Dr. Butter.
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Episode 2: Alex Edelman
Award winning writer and comedian Alex Edelman talks with Dr. Robert J. Williams about the delicate balance between comedic expression and harmful rhetoric, amidst the evolving landscape of Jewish identity. Edelman discuss the challenges of rising antisemitism and the importance of humor in challenging times. Learn more about Alex.
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Episode 3: The Founding Directors, June Beallor and James Moll
Host Dr. Rob Williams speaks to filmmakers June Beallor and James Moll, two of the founding directors of the USC Shoah Foundation. They tell how Steven Spielberg's desire to tell the stories of Holocaust survivors has become the largest repository of survivor testimonials in the world. And they share the unique challenge.
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Episode 4: Dr. David Silberklang
Dr. Rob Williams talks with historian Dr. David Silberklang about his seminal research into the Holocaust in German-occupied Poland. They discuss the crucial role of survivor testimonies in understanding historical events, and the unique challenges Holocaust researchers face today.
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