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Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Omer Bartov: Academic Silence, Gaza, and the Costs of Speaking
In this episode, we speak with Omer Bartov about academic silence, Gaza, and the costs of speaking publicly about ongoing mass violence. Bartov reflects on the pressures shaping scholarly speech in the United States, the uneven application of legal and moral frameworks, and what the world’s response to Gaza reveals about whose lives are recognized and protected. He also addresses the personal and professional consequences of speaking out, the limits of academic caution, and the need for structural reform within the academy. These themes are explored further in his forthcoming book, Israel: What Went Wrong?, with link to pu...
2026-02-02
1h 00
New Books in Literature
Luis Rechani Agrait, "My Excellency: Comedy in Three Acts" (Swan Isle Press, 2025)
My Excellency: Comedy in Three Acts (Swan Isle Press, 2025) by Luis Rechani Agrait was translated into English by William Carlos Williams but not published in his lifetime. This first-ever edition of Williams’s translation was edited and has an introduction by Jonathan Cohen. It includes a foreword by Julio Marzán and an afterword by José Luis Ramos Escobar. It also includes the lecture Williams gave on poetry at the 1941 Inter-American Writers’ Conference of the University of Puerto Rico, where he met Rechani Agrait and received from him the published play as a gift. William Carlos Williams's English...
2026-01-30
46 min
New Books in Poetry
Luis Rechani Agrait, "My Excellency: Comedy in Three Acts" (Swan Isle Press, 2025)
My Excellency: Comedy in Three Acts (Swan Isle Press, 2025) by Luis Rechani Agrait was translated into English by William Carlos Williams but not published in his lifetime. This first-ever edition of Williams’s translation was edited and has an introduction by Jonathan Cohen. It includes a foreword by Julio Marzán and an afterword by José Luis Ramos Escobar. It also includes the lecture Williams gave on poetry at the 1941 Inter-American Writers’ Conference of the University of Puerto Rico, where he met Rechani Agrait and received from him the published play as a gift. William Carlos Williams's English...
2026-01-30
46 min
New Books in Latin American Studies
Luis Rechani Agrait, "My Excellency: Comedy in Three Acts" (Swan Isle Press, 2025)
My Excellency: Comedy in Three Acts (Swan Isle Press, 2025) by Luis Rechani Agrait was translated into English by William Carlos Williams but not published in his lifetime. This first-ever edition of Williams’s translation was edited and has an introduction by Jonathan Cohen. It includes a foreword by Julio Marzán and an afterword by José Luis Ramos Escobar. It also includes the lecture Williams gave on poetry at the 1941 Inter-American Writers’ Conference of the University of Puerto Rico, where he met Rechani Agrait and received from him the published play as a gift. William Carlos Williams's English...
2026-01-30
46 min
New Books Network
Luis Rechani Agrait, "My Excellency: Comedy in Three Acts" (Swan Isle Press, 2025)
My Excellency: Comedy in Three Acts (Swan Isle Press, 2025) by Luis Rechani Agrait was translated into English by William Carlos Williams but not published in his lifetime. This first-ever edition of Williams’s translation was edited and has an introduction by Jonathan Cohen. It includes a foreword by Julio Marzán and an afterword by José Luis Ramos Escobar. It also includes the lecture Williams gave on poetry at the 1941 Inter-American Writers’ Conference of the University of Puerto Rico, where he met Rechani Agrait and received from him the published play as a gift. William Carlos Williams's English...
2026-01-30
46 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Daria Mattingly: Culpability of Rank-and-File Perpetrators in the Holodomor
In this episode of Not to Forgive, but to Understand, we are joined by Daria Mattingly, a historian whose work focuses on perpetrator studies and the social and cultural history of the Soviet Union, with particular emphasis on Ukraine. The conversation centers on the Holodomor, examining how famine policies were enforced at the village level by rank-and-file actors and perpetrators rather than solely by state elites.Drawing on archival research, memoirs, literature, and oral history, Daria discusses how ordinary people became involved in famine enforcement, the role of youth and women among perpetrators, the use of euphemistic...
2026-01-22
54 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Saira Hussain: Medicine Under Siege, Famine, and Starvation in Gaza
In this episode of Not to Forgive, but to Understand, we are joined by Saira Hussain, an anesthetist who has worked in Gaza at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis through humanitarian deployments with Medical Aid for Palestinians and IDEALS.This conversation explores what it means to deliver critical care inside a collapsing health system. Drawing on firsthand experience, Saira discusses blockade conditions, mass-casualty medicine, famine and forced starvation, and the daily ethical and clinical decisions faced by medical professionals working under extreme constraint. The discussion also looks beyond the present moment, asking what rebuilding medical education, infrastructure...
2026-01-10
1h 05
Tim's Travails
Ep10 Tim’s Travails: School safety is the theme of this month’s interview with Luis D. Aponte, author of “A Safe Place”
January 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet school safety expert, author, and podcaster Luis D. Aponte. Today’s Topic: The Real Story Behind School Safety — How to Prevent the Next School Shooting About our guest: Some people talk about school safety — Luis D. Aponte actually studies it. A Northern Virginia librarian, Air Force veteran, and author, Luis has spent seven years digging into 1,204 school‑shooting cases to understand the patternsClick here to listen to the podcast!
2026-01-01
50 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
David Chandler & Peg LeVine: Genocide Priming, Khmer Rouge, Pol Pot, and ECCC
In this episode, we speak with David Chandler, historian of Cambodia, biographer of Pol Pot, and leading researcher on the S-21 Prison under the Khmer Rouge, who provided expert testimony at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia in 2009 and 2012. He is joined by Peg LeVine, a medical anthropologist, psychologist, sculptor, and clinician whose work addresses mass killing and torture, and who served as an expert witness at the ECCC in 2016 following her book Love and Dread in Cambodia: Weddings, Births, and Ritual Harm under the Khmer Rouge; both scholars are affiliated with Monash University. Together, they examine...
2025-12-28
1h 17
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Amy Fagin: International Art Competition: Beyond Genocide
In this episode, we speak with Amy Fagin, the author and project lead of Beyond Genocide; members of the Beyond Genocide Arts Award Advisory Council—Bjorn Krondorfer, Alexis Herr, and Sabah Carrim—as well as Linda Paganelli, the 2024–2025 award recipient. The conversation examines the Beyond Genocide arts award and exhibition, focusing on artistic responsibility, ethical representation, jury perspectives, and how art engages audiences with histories of mass violence beyond the exhibition space.Find out more at: https://beyondgenocide.net/Chapters00:00 – Opening00:01:57 – Questions the Works Should Raise00:03:51 – Original Vision for the Competition00:07:06...
2025-12-20
31 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Alexandra Birch: The Sound of Atrocity — Music in Nazi Europe
In this episode, we’re joined by Alexandra Birch, violinist, historian, and author of Hitler’s Twilight of the Gods: Music and the Orchestration of War and Genocide in Europe.Birch’s research examines how music and sound functioned as tools of power, identity, and violence under totalitarian regimes. Drawing on survivor testimony and archival materials, her work exposes how sound, whether through forced singing, orchestral performance, or ambient noise, became intertwined with the machinery of genocide.In this conversation, we explore:* The concept of musical sadism and its codification in the Nazi camp system* The sy...
2025-10-21
52 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Mehnaz Afridi: Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Muslims in Holocaust Memory
In this conversation, Mehnaz Afridi—Professor of Religion and Philosophy and Director of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Interfaith Education Center at Manhattan University—discusses her groundbreaking work “Shoah Through Muslim Eyes”, the overlooked stories of Muslims in the Holocaust, the challenges of teaching about Zionism and antisemitism, and the urgent need for interfaith dialogue in today’s polarized world.00:00:00 – Opening00:01:32 – Introduction00:02:10 – Why a Muslim Scholar Wrote on the Holocaust00:05:45 – Reactions to Holocaust Testimonies at the Omaha Conference00:10:50 – Forgotten Stories: Muslims Who Died in the Holocaust00:16:46 – Gen Z...
2025-09-06
42 min
Roberta Glass True Crime Report
Explaining Luis Rivera's Bizarre Testimony in Donna Adelson's Trial.
Luis Rivera who was the getaway driver in the murder of Dan Markel gave bizarre and disjointed testimony in Donna Adelson’s murder trial Friday. Here’s why Luis Rivera’s memory suddenly got hazy and his absolved Adelson of guilt on cross-examination. FSU law professor Dan Markel was fatally shot in his driveway on July 18th, 2014. Markel was in contentious litigation with his ex-wife Wendi Adelson at the time of his murder. Sigfredo Garcia, the shooter, Luis Rivera the getaway driver and Katherine Magbanua (the middlewoman) have all been convicted of murder of Dan Markel. Donna Adelson’s son Charlie...
2025-08-24
1h 11
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Bruce Robbins: On Literature, Atrocity, and Academic Freedom
In this episode of Not to Forgive, but to Understand, we speak with Bruce Robbins—Columbia University professor and author of Atrocity: A Literary History. Drawing on his recent book, we explore how literature grapples with the representation of mass violence, and examine his work through the lens of genocide studies.We explore questions about prolepsis and historical inevitability, the role of ethnocentrism in genocide narratives, and the shifting nature of violence through thinkers like Nietzsche, Foucault, and Pinker. Robbins also reflects on the personal and institutional consequences of his public teaching, including his support for student ac...
2025-07-28
1h 01
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Ava Homa: On Kurdish Identity and Social Fragmentation in Iran
DescriptionIn this episode, we speak with Ava Homa—award-winning author of Daughters of Smoke and Fire and Echoes from the Other Land—about Kurdish identity, structural violence, and the cycles of oppression in Iran. Homa discusses the intersection of literature and activism, the emotional and political risks of storytelling, and the global forces that shape—and often distort—struggles for justice. With questions from hosts and a special contribution by Kurdish poet Sarwa Azeez, the conversation moves from personal to geopolitical, examining how resistance, complicity, and survival co-exist in authoritarian contexts.Chapter...
2025-07-07
41 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Roni Mikel-Arieli: Jewish Detainees in Mauritius During WWII
In this episode, we speak with Roni Mikel Arieli, a cultural historian and Teaching and Research Fellow at the Rabb Center for Holocaust Studies, Ben Gurion University of the Negev. Mikel Arieli specializes in modern Jewish history, African studies, Holocaust and genocide studies, and memory studies. We dive into her work on Jewish detainees exiled to Mauritius during World War II—a story of colonial entanglement, survival, and remembrance.Her book Remembering the Holocaust in a Racial State: Holocaust Memory in South Africa from Apartheid to Democracy (1948–1994) (De Gruyter, 2022) expands on themes of memory and...
2025-06-21
1h 10
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Zachariah Mampilly: Not Beyond Salvation: A Discussion on Congo
🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Zachariah Mampilly—Marxe Endowed Chair of International Affairs at CUNY and co-founder of the Program on African Social Research—to unpack the deep historical and geopolitical roots of the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.We explore how the 1994 Rwandan genocide and subsequent regional wars laid the foundation for instability in the DRC, the rise and resurgence of the M23 rebel group, and the roles of Rwanda and Uganda in the region. Mampilly also reflects on the failures of international peacekeeping, the power of Congolese civil society movements like LUCH...
2025-06-03
47 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Omar Yousef Shehabi: 7 Questions on Palestine
Join us for an insightful conversation with Omar Yousef Shehabi, an acting assistant professor at NYU School of Law and a JSD candidate at Yale Law School. With a wealth of experience working as a legal officer for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and other international organizations, Omar provides a unique perspective on the complexities and challenges faced by Palestinian refugees.
2025-05-13
1h 01
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Yair Wallach: The Ceasefire, & The Future of Israel-Palestine
In this episode, we are joined by Yair Wallach, Chair of the Centre for Jewish Studies at SOAS, University of London, to discuss the January 2025 ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza officials.The conversation examines the immediate and ongoing impacts of the ceasefire, including humanitarian aid access, the temporary pause in hostilities, and the challenges of maintaining peace amid Israeli military operations in Jenin. Yair Wallach also explores the political dynamics shaping the ceasefire’s future, as well as the broader implications for the region.This episode provides critical insight into one of the most pr...
2025-05-13
1h 04
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Uğur Ümit Üngör: Holocaust and Genocide Studies: Cucumber and Vegetable Studies?
In this interview, historian and sociologist Uğur Ümit Üngör discusses the controversy and complication over the use of the “g-word” (genocide), as well as the damage done to humanity because some genocides are deemed “more equal” than others. Drawing on his expertise in genocide and mass atrocity in the Middle East, he discusses how these issues intersect with the ongoing conflicts in Israel and Palestine. Chapter Timestamps00:00 - Opening01:17 - Introduction01:40 - Challenges of the Term "Genocide"10:01 - Debates Over the Usage and Implications of "Genocide"17:01 - Academic Perspectives: Are Scholars Addr...
2025-05-13
57 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Arie M. Dubnov: 7 Questions on Israel
Join us for an insightful conversation with Arie M. Dubnov, Jewish-Israeli historian and associate professor at George Washington University. Dubnov discusses the complexities of genocide studies, the role of oral histories in the Holocaust, and its influence on understanding genocide. He also touches on academic freedom, populist media challenges, and his work "Agnotology in Palestine/Israel".
2025-05-13
1h 12
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Zukiswa Wanner: Giving up the Goethe Medal for Gaza
Join us for an enriching conversation with Zukiswa Wanner, acclaimed writer and activist, as she shares insights from Johannesburg, South Africa. In this interview, Zukiswa reflects on her literary achievements, activism, and firsthand experiences in Palestine. Tune in for an inspiring conversation!
2025-05-13
36 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Alex Hinton: The Engaged Scholar
Join us in conversation with Alex Hinton, Director of the Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology, and UNESCO Chair in Genocide Prevention at Rutgers University. In this interview, we delve into the role of The Engaged Scholar and the pedagogical merits of Genocide Studies. Tune in for valuable insights into these critical issues.
2025-05-13
57 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Dirk Moses: The Problems of Genocide: Israel and Palestine
Join us as we're privileged to host Dirk Moses, the Anne N. Bernard Spitzer Professor of Political Science at City University of New York and author of 'The Problems of Genocide: Permanent Security and the Language of Transgression.' Tune in as we examine the critical questions of genocide research, including reflections on the recent situation in Israel and Gaza.
2025-05-13
1h 07
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Jermaine McCalpin: Truth and Reconciliation Commission after the 1972 Genocide in Burundi
In this episode, Jermaine McCalpin joins us for an in-depth conversation on the overlooked 1972 genocide in Burundi. We discuss the historical and political conditions that led to the violence, the colonial construction of ethnic identities, and why Burundi remains absent from most global genocide narratives. Drawing from his fieldwork and oral history projects, McCalpin reflects on the challenges of memory, reconciliation, and international recognition, and shares insights from leading student research trips to the region.00:00 | Introduction & Biography01:52 | Overview of the 1972 Burundi Genocide05:52 | Specific Causes and Political Context in Burundi09:24 | Pre-Colonial Social Divisions and Belgian...
2025-05-12
53 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Thierry Cruvellier: Justice, Memory, and the Limits of the Rwandan Tribunal (ICTR)
Join us for a powerful conversation with Thierry Cruvellier, Editor-in-Chief of JusticeInfo.net and author of Court of Remorse and The Master of Confessions, as he reflects on his decades-long journey reporting on international tribunals and transitional justice. In this episode, we delve into the politics behind the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), the ethical challenges of documenting mass atrocities, and what justice means in the aftermath of genocide. 📚 Learn more about Thierry's work at justiceinfo.net 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on justice, memory, and accountability#GenocideStudies #InternationalLaw #Rwanda #ThierryCruvellier #JusticeInfo #ICTR #TransitionalJustice #HumanRi...
2025-04-14
1h 16
Bancas Incómodas
Episodio #8: El Legalismo Contraataca
¡Se alinearon los planetas (y los horarios)! Finalmente hemos podido sentarnos a grabar. Y arrancamos el año con candela, chispa, llama y todo lo que prenda, como aprendimos de el líder. Cuando se menciona la palabra Legalismo en la iglesia, automáticamente pensamos en vestimenta, recortes, y música; además de pensar en un tiempo lejano. Por desgracia, este mal que siempre ha aquejado la iglesia no ha muerto, se ha transformado y continua aquejándonos como iglesia. Síguenos en Facebook, Instagram y Youtube. Continua la conversación en los comentarios en cualquiera de nuestras plataformas.
2025-04-09
57 min
De la columna a la cabeza
10. Sanar el dolor y entender sus lecciones
¿Y si el dolor no fuera solo un enemigo a vencer, sino también un maestro que nos ayuda a crecer?En este episodio, reflexiono sobre el dolor no como condena ni tragedia, sino como un visitante incómodo que puede enseñarnos a vivir con más profundidad, presencia y compasión.Hablo de cómo enfrentar el dolor con dignidad, sin negarlo ni glorificarlo, permitiéndonos sentirlo para descubrir lo que necesita cuidado dentro de nosotros.Escucharás también la voz de Emilio Aponte, quien desde Alemania nos comparte una mirada ser...
2025-04-07
55 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Kjell Anderson: The Trial of Dominic Ongwen & the Complexity of Victim-Perpetrators
In this episode of Not to Forgive, but to Understand, we speak with Kjell Anderson, jurist, social scientist, and expert on mass violence, about the complexities of victim-perpetrators through the case of Dominic Ongwen. We explore the intersection of international law, transitional justice, and the challenges of categorizing perpetrators who were victims themselves. From the use of neuroscience in Ongwen’s trial to the broader implications for legal justice, this conversation critically examines the limitations of binary thinking in international criminal law.🔔 Subscribe for more discussions on genocide studies, justice, and human rights.
2025-03-10
1h 06
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Leyla Ferman: ISIS, the Islamic State (Daesh), and the 74 genocides against the Yazidi
Leyla Ferman: A Decade After the Yazidi GenocideIn this episode of Not to Forgive, but to Understand, we speak with Leyla Ferman, Co-Founder of the Yazidi Justice Committee and Director of Women for Justice, about the ongoing fight for justice a decade after the Yazidi genocide. We discuss the legal battles and the resilience of survivors. Featuring selected artworks by Falah Kaboo, as highlighted in Sarwa Azeez’s article Beyond Mourning: Art as Healing a Decade After the Yazidi Genocide.Special thanks to Sarwa Azeez, Falah Kaboo, and Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal for al...
2025-02-10
1h 08
Musicalmente paranormal
🔥Aniversario de Terror 👹👻 Inv: Fepo Aponte y Paco Arias | #MusicalmenteParanormal
🔥¡No podrás creer lo que escucharás en este episodio! En este capítulo especial de Musicalmente Paranormal, celebramos nuestro 2.º aniversario con dos invitados de lujo: Fepo Aponte de Podcast Paranormal y Paco Arias de Extra Anormal. 🎉 Exploramos los Sucesos Paranormales más escalofriantes y misteriosos. Desde encuentros sobrenaturales hasta fenómenos inexplicables, te llevaremos a un viaje por lo desconocido que desafiará tu percepción de la realidad.☠️🎵 ¿Estás listo para enfrentarte a lo inexplicable? Vive esta increíble conversación con dos de los expertos más renombrados e...
2025-01-14
2h 11
Musicalmente paranormal
🔥Aniversario de Terror 👹👻 Inv: Fepo Aponte y Paco Arias | #MusicalmenteParanormal
🔥¡No podrás creer lo que escucharás en este episodio! En este capítulo especial de Musicalmente Paranormal, celebramos nuestro 2.º aniversario con dos invitados de lujo: Fepo Aponte de Podcast Paranormal y Paco Arias de Extra Anormal. 🎉 Exploramos los Sucesos Paranormales más escalofriantes y misteriosos. Desde encuentros sobrenaturales hasta fenómenos inexplicables, te llevaremos a un viaje por lo desconocido que desafiará tu percepción de la realidad.☠️🎵 ¿Estás listo para enfrentarte a lo inexplicable? Vive esta increíble conversación con dos de los expertos más renombrados e...
2025-01-14
2h 11
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Craig Etcheson: Establishing the Khmer Rouge Tribunal (ECCC)
In this episode, we sit down with Craig Etcheson to explore his experiences conducting groundbreaking research on the Khmer Rouge and his role in the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). We delve into the continued activities of the Khmer Rouge, the challenges of balancing justice and negotiation, and how narratives surrounding the Cambodian Genocide have evolved over time. Craig shares insights on genocide's legal constitution, the unique challenges faced by post-conflict societies, and parallels between international tribunals. He also offers advice for scholars and reflects on the human capacity for extraordinary evil.00:00:00 Opening and...
2024-12-29
51 min
Bancas Incómodas
Episodio #7: La Sociedad Puertorriqueña
¡Bendiciones y muchas felicidades en esta época navideña! Terminando el 2024, iniciamos esta segunda temporada hablando sobre la sociedad puertorriqueña. En este episodio hablamos de los males que le afectan y si aún estamos a tiempo para corregirlos.Síguenos en Facebook, Instagram y Youtube. Continua la conversación en los comentarios en cualquiera de nuestras plataformas.
2024-12-27
50 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Nyrola Elimä & Ben Mauk: The Persecution of the Uyghurs in China and Beyond
In this episode of Not to Forgive, but to Understand, Sabah Carrim speaks with Ben Mauk and Nyrola Elimä about their investigation published in The New York Times. The article, titled “The Long Road from Xinjiang” in print and “He Made a Daring Escape From China. Then His Real Troubles Began” online, explores the journey of Hasan Imam, a Uyghur refugee fleeing repression in Xinjiang. The discussion delves into Hasan's story and the broader implications of China's transnational oppression. Ben and Nyrola share insights from their years-long investigation, highlighting the extreme challenges Uyghurs face both within China and beyond its borde
2024-12-15
1h 08
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Morag Grant: Music in War, Torture, and Genocide
In this interview, musicologist Morag Grant, specializing in the intersections of music, violence, and human rights, discusses the ways music has been used in contexts such as mass violence, torture, and genocide. She examines its role in shaping group identity and facilitating acts of violence, as well as its presence in both historical and contemporary detention practices. This conversation provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between music and social behaviors.
2024-12-02
48 min
Bancas Incómodas
Episoldio #6: La Iglesia Corporativa pt. 2 - El Pastor
¡Bendiciones! Continuamos hablando de los modelos de gobernanza de la iglesia y entramos a un aspecto que quedó sobre la mesa: El Pastor. En este episodio, hablaremos de la figura del pastor en décadas anteriores vs. el pastor hoy día, el rol del pastor en el modelo corporativo de gobernanza de la iglesia, y hablamos de aquellos "pastores" que usan la iglesia para beneficio personal y resaltar su propia imagen. Síguenos en Facebook, Instagram y Youtube. Continua la conversación en los comentarios en cualquiera de nuestras plataformas.
2024-11-20
54 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Jeanine Ntihirageza: Epistemicide and the Vestiges of Colonialism
In this episode, we sit down with Jeanine Ntihirageza, an expert in linguistics, refugee studies, and human rights in Africa. Jeanine shares insights from her recent work, “Education and Epistemicide in Africa: Towards an Ubuntu-Based Comprehensive Model of Education.” She explores the concept of epistemicide and its implications for educational practices in post-conflict contexts, challenging us to reconsider how education can serve as a tool for healing and empowerment. Join us for a compelling discussion that reimagines the role of education in addressing historical injustices and fostering resilience in communities.
2024-11-04
1h 01
Bancas Incómodas
Episodio #5: La Iglesia Corporativa
¡Bendiciones! Ya llegamos a nuestro quinto episodio, agradecidos del apoyo que nos brindan. Esta semana continuamos nuestra serie hablando de los diferentes fenómenos que impactan la iglesia moderna. En este episodio, hablaremos del modelo corporativo de gobernanza eclesiástica, sus ventajas y desventajas, y como este modelo se utiliza para ajustarse a los retos de esta época, pero también se utiliza por algunos para tomar ventajas personales. Síguenos en Facebook, Instagram y Youtube. Continua la conversación en los comentarios en cualquiera de nuestras plataformas.
2024-10-30
39 min
Bancas Incómodas
Episodio #4: La Secularización de la Iglesia
¡Bendiciones! Continuamos hablando de los diferentes fenómenos que impactan la iglesia moderna. En este episodio hablamos de cómo la iglesia hoy día ha abrazado la secularización, sus síntomas y sus consecuencias. Síguenos en Facebook, Instagram y Youtube. Continua la conversación en los comentarios en cualquiera de nuestras plataformas.
2024-10-16
53 min
Bancas Incómodas
Episodio #3: La Iglesia como Arma Política
¡Bendiciones! Nos acercamos a la época eleccionaria, por lo que entendemos necesario hablar de un fenómeno histórico que ha vuelto a tomar relevancia hoy: el uso de la iglesia como arma pólitica. Hablaremos de cómo esta práctica se ha utilizado históricamente, su utilización en el presente, y si esto realmente representa el evangelio. Síguenos en Facebook, Instagram y Youtube. Continua la conversación en los comentarios en cualquiera de nuestras plataformas.
2024-10-02
1h 04
Bancas Incómodas
Episodio #2: ¿La Iglesia de Hoy en Puerto Rico?
¡Bendiciones! En este segundo episodio, damos un vistazo a lo que hemos visto de la Iglesia en Puerto Rico al día de hoy. Lo que nos lleva a la pregunta que queremos conversar: ¿Hay dos iglesias? Síguenos en Facebook, Instagram y Youtube. Continua la conversación en los comentarios en cualquiera de nuestras plataformas.
2024-09-19
53 min
Bancas Incómodas
Episodio #1: Nuestras Bancas Incómodas
¡Bendiciones y bienvenido a este episodio inicial de Bancas Incomodas! En este episodio, comenzaremos hablando sobre las bancas incómodas de nuestras vidas, y damos un pequeño preámbulo de lo que hablaremos en episodios posteriores. Síguenos en Facebook, Instagram y Youtube. Continua la conversación en los comentarios en cualquiera de nuestras plataformas.
2024-09-04
49 min
OneMicNite Podcast with Marcos Luis
S5Ep.29 Luz Ortiz: the Power Of Inspiration, The Stories Behind Her Work
Our Guest: Luz Ortiz ( AKA JPLuce ) Finad all info: https://www.JPLuce.com—“Brooklyn resident and author, before I started writing creatively again, I was living as just another cog in the corporate world. When my beloved maternal grandfather passed, an idea implanted itself so deeply in my psyche that several years later I had to either free it or perish under its weight. Thus was born my passion project, The Absence.A magnet quoting a zen proverb pasted on my fridge advised: leap, and the net will appear. This...
2024-09-03
57 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Micki Pistorius: Profiling The Serial Killer and the Mass Murderer
In this episode of 'Not to Forgive, but to Understand,' we sit down with Micki Pistorius, psychologist, author, and profiler. She initiated the Investigative Psychology Unit in the South African Police Service in 1994 and profiled more than 30 serial killers. Her autobiography Catch me a Killer has been turned into a television series. Follow her onhttps://mickipistorius.co.za/https://www.patreon.com/MickiPistoriushttps://www.youtube.com/@MickiPistoriusProfilerOnRecordYou can watch Micki's interview with Sabah titled on "Genocide and Serial Killings: Are there similarities?" on her Patreon link here:...
2024-08-25
38 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Edward B. Westermann: Alcohol, Music, and Genocide
In this episode of 'Not to Forgive, but to Understand,' we sit down with Edward B. Westermann, Regents Professor of History at Texas A&M University-San Antonio and a renowned scholar on the Holocaust and military history. Westermann discusses the insights from his latest book, 'Drunk on Genocide: Alcohol and Mass Murder in Nazi Germany,' and explores the critical role alcohol played in facilitating Nazi atrocities. He delves into the performative masculinity and bonding rituals among perpetrators, drawing parallels to modern contexts of violence. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges conventional understandings of genocide and...
2024-07-28
1h 17
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Chigbo Arthur Anyaduba: Memory, Remedy, & Meaning in Genocide Studies
In this episode we sit down with Chigbo Arthur Anyaduba, a scholar specializing in African and African/Black Diaspora literatures and the cultural representations of genocides. Arthur discusses his recent work, 'Memory/Remedy: Against the Soothsayer’s Practice,' and provides a thought-provoking critique of using memory as a solution for past atrocities. He challenges the notion that remembering alone can prevent future violence and emphasizes the need for addressing the underlying structures that perpetuate conflict. Join us for an in-depth conversation that rethinks traditional approaches to transitional justice.
2024-07-14
1h 16
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Henry C. Theriault: Genocide Denial, Mass Violence, and Reparations
In this episode, we welcome Henry C. Theriault, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs at Worcester State University. Theriault delves into his research on genocide denial, prevention, and reparations, discussing his work with the Armenian Genocide Reparations Study Group. Join us as we explore the complexities of post-genocide relations, mass violence against women and girls, and the quest for justice and accountability in the aftermath of atrocities.
2024-06-10
1h 07
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Ben Meiches: Introducing Brain Science into Genocide Studies
Don't miss our captivating interview with Ben Meiches, a distinguished scholar in global politics and international law. Delving into his groundbreaking article published in the Journal of Genocide Research, Ben unpacks the fascinating relationship between neuroscience, mental harm, and international law. Tune in to explore the innovative approaches shaping contemporary discourse on genocide.
2024-04-28
58 min
Not to Forgive, but to Understand
Juli Berwald: A Journey to Memorialize Holocaust Victims
Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Juli Berwald, an acclaimed ocean scientist, and author, along with her father Dr. David Berwald, mother Gail, and nephew Max Stein. Together, they share a poignant family journey rooted in the Holocaust, as depicted in a collection of letters discovered after the passing of Juli's grandmother. Dive into this moving exploration of history, resilience, and the power of familial connection.
2024-04-02
49 min