hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 216: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and guest Donna Rosenblum on hmTv
Ep 216: Echoes of the Past with Zachary Graulich and Donna Rosenblum
In this episode of Echoes of the Past on hmTv, Assistant Director of Education Zachary Graulich and Director of Education Donna Rosenblum examine one of the most infamous propaganda tools of Nazi Germany: the tabloid Der Stürmer. Together, they unpack its origins under Julius Streicher, its grotesque caricatures and headlines, and the staggering reach that shaped public opinion against Jews across Europe.
The conversation draws sharp parallels to modern misinformation and highlights how lies, stereotypes, and hate-filled imagery fueled incitement to genocide—leading to Streicher’s conviction at the Nuremberg Trials. Through examining this 1937 edition and its disturbing messages, Zachary and Donna remind us why it’s essential to recognize propaganda for what it is and confront its echoes in today’s world.
Listeners are invited to visit the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County to see a replica of this newspaper on display and reflect on the ongoing need for vigilance against hate.