292: The Shadow of the Holocaust

In this thought-provoking discussion, Jonathan Freedland, author of 'The Escape Artist,' joins Tom and Dominic to unpack the Vrba-Wetzler report's global impact. They delve into how anti-Semitism influenced the Allies' responses to the Holocaust. The conversation touches on Churchill and Roosevelt's moral dilemmas, institutional resistance, and the complexities of Holocaust survivor narratives. Freedland emphasizes the importance of individual stories over statistics, shedding light on the human experiences that define this historical tragedy.