hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 101: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Renee Pardo P1 on hmTv
Join host Rich Acritelli for Episode 101 of The Fog of War and Humanity, featuring special guest Renee Pardo. In Part 1 of this deeply personal conversation, Renee traces her family’s journey from Sephardic roots in pre-World War II Greece and Turkey to life in Brooklyn, Long Island, and Texas. She shares vivid memories of her childhood—riding her Big Wheel outside her father’s pizza shop, navigating cultural divides as an immigrant’s daughter—and the profound impact of her parents’ Holocaust survival stories. From her decision to pursue law (driven by her father’s belief in debate and education) to her work as a prosecutor, private defense attorney, and coach of fellow lawyers, Renee reveals how history, trauma, and resilience have shaped her identity. Tune in to explore the legacy of displacement, the struggle for belonging, and the enduring quest to protect family and humanity.