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The Holocaust History Podcast

Waitman Wade Beorn
Holocaust
Auschwitz
World War II
Nazi Germany
Treblinka
Genocide
Concentration Camps
Anti-Semitism
Poland
Josef Mengele
Einsatzgruppen
Nazism
Mein Kampf
Nazi Party
Soviet Prisoners Of War
Nazi Architecture
Latvia
Ghettos
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Christianity

The Holocaust History Podcast features engaging conversations with a diverse group of guests on all elements of the Holocaust. Whether you are new to the topic or come with prior knowledge, you will learn something new.

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Many historians have sought to tell the story of the Catholic Church and its behavior during the Holocaust and explain its responses.  They have approached it from a variety of perspectives from high-level political histories to low... more

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We often hear on this podcast about how historians have sought to recover the past but what is it like trying to do this when you are not a professional? In this episode, I talked with Julie Brill about her personal and family journ... more

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In Holocaust history much like history in general, women's voices and experiences have often been overlooked or ignored.  In this episode, I talk with an author who has focused on bringing those experiences to light.

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HAve you encountered material on the Holocaust that you find disturbing or upsetting?  Was it in your reading or at a Holocaust site or museum?  In this episode, I talk with Julie Golding about the challenges of presenting such mate... more

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Recent Guests

Aliza Luft
Sociologist and author of Sacred Betrayal
Episode: Ep. 84- The French Catholic Church and the Holocaust with Aliza Luft
Julie Brill
Author, memoirist focusing on family history of the Holocaust in Serbia
Author of a memoir about her family history during the Holocaust
Episode: Ep. 83- A Family History of the Holocaust in Yugoslavia with Julie Brill
Julie Golding
Educator, scholar
Author of Unseen Scars
Episode: Ep. 81- Vicarious Trauma at Holocaust Museums with Julie Golding
Laura Jockusch
Scholar specializing in Holocaust studies, author of a book on Jewish revenge and the Holocaust
Episode: Ep. 80- Jewish Revenge and the Holocaust with Laura Jockusch
Eric Kurlander
Historian of occultism and Nazism
Author of The Living Cosmos? (topic book referenced in discussion)
Episode: Ep. 79- The Nazi Occult with Eric Kurlander
Grzegorz Rossoliński-Liebe
Historian and author specializing in Polish collaboration during the Holocaust
Episode: Ep. 78- Polish Mayors and the Holocaust with Grzegorz Rossoliński-Liebe
Robert Hutchinson
Author focusing on clemency and postwar justice for Nazi war criminals
Author, works on clemency and postwar justice
Episode: Ep. 77- The Clemency and Paroling of Nazi War Criminals with Robert Hutchinson
Doris Bergen
Holocaust historian
University of Toronto
Episode: Ep. 76- The Janowska camp with Waitman Wade Beorn and special guest host Doris Bergen
Katharina von Kellenbach
Author of The Mark of Cain; theologian specializing in guilt, forgiveness, and postwar trajectories of Nazi perpetrators
Episode: Ep. 75- Guilt and the Postwar Lives of Nazi Perpetrators with Katherina von Kellenbach

Host

Waitman Wade Beorn

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 245 ratings
  • So Informative and Thought Provoking

    I am so very much “enjoying” this show. The subjects, of course, are not enjoyable but are something that I am always interested in learning more about. I have come across this podcast late in the game and have gone back and started it from the beginning. I have made it up to episode 45 in just a couple weeks. Whaitman, if you read this, I so hope the shows continue. Thank you for what you are doing. It is so important and enlightening. Thank you!

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    5
    Haleycanter
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast

    A very informative podcast on an extremely important topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BubFall
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Academic Chats

    I have been enjoying this podcast for its thoughtful approach to the historical event of the Holocaust and the deep insights guests bring. My only issue listening is the frequent background noise that permeates episodes - throughout various episodes, sounds including loud typing, someone blowing their nose, background conversation, a pet being fed, and doors opening and closing have made appearances. I’ve had to stop listening in the middle of conversations because it’s so distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Russianotto
    United States5 months ago
  • Originality of topics

    I stumbled upon this podcast and listening to the episodes of the Birdman of Auschwitz

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PolishRissy
    Australiaa year ago
  • Mid

    It’s okey it’s just the basic of what we know and no big details

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    Ens review
    United Statesa year ago

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Reviews describe the subject matter as treated with care, seriousness, and respect.
Some listeners report distracting background noise and inconsistent sound levels during conversations.
A few reviewers object to perceived political commentary, while others value the connections drawn between history and current issues.
Many value the combination of accessible conversation, academic depth, and fresh perspectives on less familiar Holocaust topics.
Listeners praise the host's thoughtful questions and willingness to let expert guests explain their work.

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Talking Points

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Ep. 84- The French Catholic Church and the Holocaust with Aliza Luft
Q: What was the Catholic Church in France trying to accomplish during the occupation?
In Vichy France, church leaders sought influence and benefits from the regime, while in occupied Paris they largely aimed to accommodate the situation, avoid public criticism of Germany, and encourage obedience. Luft argues that Jewish leaders also sought to preserve their institutions and hoped the crisis would pass.
Ep. 84- The French Catholic Church and the Holocaust with Aliza Luft
Q: Why did you get interested in the French Catholic Church and its response to the Holocaust?
While researching behavioral variation during the Rwandan genocide, Luft became interested in how people change their behavior, including shifting from participation in genocide to rescuing people. Her adviser pointed her toward a similar pattern in the French Catholic Church. She later found that the Jewish perspective was missing from her initial research and focused her book on how church behavior affected Jewish leaders' experiences and strategies.
Ep. 83- A Family History of the Holocaust in Yugoslavia with Julie Brill
Q: What motivated you to pursue this family history so deeply, and how did the timing of opportunities influence your search?
Her daughter going to college opened space and time to dig in, but the real shift came from discovering archived documents (births, marriages) and then engaging with major archives which revealed new connections, turning a personal project into a broader historical inquiry.
Ep. 81- Vicarious Trauma at Holocaust Museums with Julie Golding
Q: How should museums balance a powerful narrative with sensitivity to visitors' varied responses?
Museums must tailor the experience to different audiences, use careful curation of images and testimonies, and provide spaces for reflection and discussion to prevent voyeurism and burnout.
Ep. 81- Vicarious Trauma at Holocaust Museums with Julie Golding
Q: What does the ABC framework look like in practice at a place like the USHMM?
Awareness involves knowing what visitors bring in; Balance is about coping mechanisms and avoiding overwhelm; Connection emphasizes debriefing and peer discussion to normalize responses and sustain engagement.

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What is The Holocaust History Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

In-depth conversations examine the Holocaust through focused studies of people, institutions, places, and historical debates. The regular host, Waitman Wade Beorn, interviews historians, scholars, educators, authors, and others with expertise in a particular subject. Discussions range from wartime persecution, collaboration, resistance, and religious institutions to postwar justice, family histories, museum education, and the ways Holocaust memory has changed over time. The approach pairs detailed historical analysis with accessible conversation, giving guests room to explain their research while placing specific cases in broader context. A recurring strength is attention to less familiar perspectives and to the choices, institutions, and s... more

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1. Aliza Luft
2. Julie Brill
3. Julie Golding
4. Laura Jockusch
5. Eric Kurlander
6. Grzegorz Rossoliński-Liebe
7. Robert Hutchinson
8. Doris Bergen

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