hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 217: Raised by Survivors with Bernie Furshpan and guest Alan Locher on hmTv
Ep 217 – Raised by Survivors with Alan Locher
In this powerful episode of Raised by Survivors on hmTv, host Bernie Furshpan sits down with Alan Locher, the son of two Holocaust survivors, to share a deeply personal and inspiring story of resilience, memory, and activism.
Alan reflects on his parents’ harrowing survival stories—his mother hidden by a courageous farm family who risked eleven lives to save her, and his father navigating forests, the underground, and a fateful reunion that defied the odds. Together, Bernie and Alan explore what it means to be raised by survivors, the lasting effects of trauma, and the extraordinary courage of upstanders who risked everything for others.
The conversation also dives into Alan’s journey—from working in television and film publicity to creating The Locher Room podcast, where he brings people together for meaningful conversations about antisemitism, racism, and social change on Conversations with Alan.
At its heart, this episode is a reminder of the importance of speaking out, listening, and carrying forward the legacy of those who endured humanity’s darkest chapter.