hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 39: Ordinary Heroes with Bernie Furshpan and guest Max Niederman on hmTv
Podcast Episode Description – Ordinary Heroes, Ep. 39
Title: Max Niederman – A Voice for the Next Generation
In Episode 39 of Ordinary Heroes on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Max Niederman, a passionate young leader, recent John Jay College graduate, and rising voice in civic engagement. Max shares his journey from struggling student to four-time geography bee champion and honors graduate with a deep love for American history and justice.
Max opens up about his senior thesis on the political shift among Jewish American voters, his dreams of running for public office, and the personal experiences that have shaped his sense of service—including supporting a homeless Vietnam veteran for two years out of his own pocket. He also weighs in on rising antisemitism, the impact of social media on misinformation, and the challenges his generation faces in today’s world.
This episode is a testament to resilience, empathy, and the power of young people to lead with integrity and heart. Max Niederman proves that age is no barrier to making a difference.
Ordinary Heroes is a podcast series from hmTv at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center.