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Episode 103: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and Guest Eric Spinner
In Episode 103 of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Richard Acritelli welcomes educator, veteran, and community leader Eric Spinner for a heartfelt and powerful conversation spanning decades of service, craftsmanship, and remembrance.
From his early days in Brooklyn to a lifelong career in education and military service, Eric shares stories of hands-on learning, mechanical ingenuity, and the values that guided his journey. He reflects on his time in the National Guard during the Vietnam era, his role as an industrial arts teacher in New York City public schools, and his passionate involvement in veteran advocacy through the American Legion, Jewish War Veterans, and the Legion Riders.
Eric also speaks movingly about his pilgrimages to Normandy, walking the sands of Omaha Beach and honoring the courage and sacrifice of the Allied forces. His reflections on World War II, the preservation of history, and the ongoing fight against antisemitism are a stirring reminder of the importance of memory, service, and standing up for humanity.
This episode is a tribute to those who serve—in uniform, in classrooms, and in communities—and to the enduring lessons of the past that shape our collective future.