hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 229: Disrupting Hate with Ken Schachter and guests Ellen Kennedy and Bernie Furshpan on hmTv
Ep 229 – Disrupting Hate with Ellen Kennedy and Bernie Furshpan
On this episode of Disrupting Hate on hmTv, host Ken Schachter and co-host Bernie Furshpan sit down with Dr. Ellen Kennedy, founder and CEO of World Without Genocide. From her earliest childhood experiences of being “othered” to her groundbreaking work in human rights law, Ellen shares the journey that led her to build an organization dedicated to preventing genocide and protecting vulnerable communities.
The conversation explores how the definition of genocide has evolved since 1948, the critical distinctions between genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, and the impact of climate change as a force multiplier of violence. Ellen offers insights into international justice, the dangers of politicizing the word “genocide,” and the urgent need for grassroots action—starting in our neighborhoods—to disrupt discrimination and hate before it escalates.
This episode is both sobering and hopeful, challenging us to recognize the interconnectedness of our world and inspiring us to envision what a true “world without genocide” could look like.
Listen in to learn how each of us has the power to confront hate, foster empathy, and push humanity closer toward universal human rights.