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Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and Dr. Larry Altschul
In this compelling episode of Raised by Survivors, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Dr. Larry Altschul, whose family escaped Austria at the moment history turned dark. Larry shares the remarkable story of his father, who recognized danger the day Hitler marched into Vienna, secured visas before the world closed its doors, and led his family across the Alps to safety. He later returned to Europe as a U.S. Army intelligence soldier to fight the very forces they fled.
Larry’s story is one of clarity, courage, and moral conviction. From the childhood crush who survived bombings in London and tuberculosis before becoming Larry’s mother, to the deep values of gratitude and duty carried into the next generation, this conversation brings to life the choices that define survival and humanity.
This episode reminds us that silence is dangerous, freedom is fragile, and ordinary people can make extraordinary decisions when they refuse to look away. It is a powerful testament to acting early, standing for what is right, and passing on compassion and strength to future generations.