Welcome to Memory. Evidence. Change., a podcast that engages a wide range of guests whose lives and work intersect with the fields of Holocaust and genocide studies.
Episodes in this podcast take one of three different formats: “Memory” episodes feature individuals with lived experience related to genocide or mass atrocity. “Evidence” episodes feature academic experts with emerging or establish research projects. And “Change” episodes feature individuals who have worked to implement change in our world.
The Cohen Institute is a nonpartisan entity that aims to advance public understanding of the Holocaust and genocide. Many of our guests have a connection to our events, research division, or other programs. However, the perspectives and opinions of our guests should not be taken as representative of the Institute or College. We engage each guest from a place of genuine curiosity without attempting to endorse or dismiss their views.
Our approach to this podcast is to ask informed questions that can help our listeners better understand the work or perspectives of our guests. Through thoughtful conversation and the sharing of information, we equip listeners with deeper understanding of genocide and other atrocity crimes so that they can better navigate the world around them.
These episodes are produced in partnership with the Keene State College Department of Journalism.
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Cohen Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Louis Ngarambe was just eight years old when the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi began in Rwanda.
In this episode of Memory, Evidence, Change, Louis shares his memories of growing up in a society increasingly divided along ethnic lines, the violence that transformed his childhood, and his family’s struggle to survive. He reflects on hiding from place to place, losing his father and other family members, and the moment when, after weeks without hope, liberation finally came.
Louis also discusses what came after the genocide: returning home, rebuilding a family and a life, and eventually turning his experiences toward peacebuilding and helping others. Through his work with Initiatives of Change Rwanda and other organizations, he discovered that helping others confront trauma also helped him rebuild himself.
Today, Louis brings his story into classrooms across New Hampshire, helping young people understand genocide, mass violence, and the importance of confronting misinformation and denial. His story is one of devastating loss, survival, education, and the gradual return of hope.
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28 Aug 2026
Teaching Holocaust & Genocide: Lessons, Challenges, and Hope
What does it mean to teach students about the Holocaust and genocide—and how can educators turn difficult history into a call for action?
In this episode of Memory Evidence Change, host Kate sits down with Kelly Giguere, an English teacher at Londonderry High School (NH), and Evan Czyzowski, a theater and humanities teacher at Bedford High School (NH). Both are recipients of the Cohen Institute’s Award for Excellence in Teaching—Evan in 2025 and Kelly in 2026.
They share how they came to teach Holocaust and genocide studies, the power of survivor testimony, and the ways their students have challenged them to think beyond history and toward genocide prevention. They also discuss traveling with students to sites including Auschwitz and Dachau, the importance of continuing education for teachers, and how educators can care for themselves while teaching difficult subjects.
Most importantly, Kelly and Evan explore a central question: If genocide is predictable and preventable, what can we do to build kinder, stronger communities today?
A thoughtful conversation about education, remembrance, responsibility, and hope.
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16 Jun 2026
From Cambodia to New Hampshire: Bodie Barton's Journey of Survival, Family, and Gratitude
In this episode of Memory, Evidence, Change, host Kate speaks with Bodie Barton, a survivor of the Cambodian genocide and a 1997 graduate of Keene State College.
Bodie reflects on his childhood in Cambodia, the sudden violence that shattered his family's life, and the years of displacement, hunger, and loss that followed under the Khmer Rouge regime. He shares memories of the loved ones who helped him survive, including his mother and brother, and recounts the long journey that eventually brought him to the United States as a refugee.
Today, Bodie works to support others through his career in human services, drawing on his own experiences of trauma, resilience, and healing. Throughout the conversation, he offers powerful reflections on gratitude, community, and the importance of listening to one another's stories.
This episode is part of our Memory Series, featuring firsthand accounts from individuals whose lives have been shaped by genocide and mass atrocity.
19 Feb 2026
Militarized Masculinity, Memory, and Violence: Dr. Lisa DiGiovanni on Spain and Chile
In this episode of Memory, Evidence, Change, our host speaks with Dr. Lisa DiGiovanni about her book Militarized Masculinity in Spain and Chile: Remembering Violence through Film and Literature. Dr. DiGiovanni explores how gender, militarism, and authoritarian power intersect in dictatorial regimes, and how film and literature help us understand the cultural forces that sustain violence.
Drawing on feminist theory, historical analysis, and visual storytelling, she explains the concept of militarized masculinity and its role in shaping political repression under the Franco and Pinochet regimes. The conversation also examines how memory, media, and critical analysis can help us recognize patterns of violence and better understand the roots of authoritarianism in both past and present contexts.
This episode highlights the importance of interdisciplinary research—and the power of storytelling—to deepen our understanding of genocide, political violence, and the ongoing struggle for justice and human rights.
Drawing on feminist theory, historical analysis, and visual storytelling, she explains the concept of militarized masculinity and its role in shaping political repression under the Franco and Pinochet regimes. The conversation also examines how memory, media, and critical analysis can help us recognize patterns of violence and better understand the roots of authoritarianism in both past and present contexts.
This episode highlights the importance of interdisciplinary research—and the power of storytelling—to deepen our understanding of genocide, political violence, and the ongoing struggle for justice and human rights.
4 Jan 2026
Pink Triangle Legacies: Queer Memory and the Politics of Holocaust History with Dr. Jake Desai-Newsome
In this episode of Memory, Evidence, Change, host Kate speaks with historian Dr. Jake Desai-Newsome, author of Pink Triangle Legacies and founder of the Pink Triangle Legacies Project. Part of the podcast’s Evidence Series, the conversation examines the Nazi persecution of LGBTQ people, the history and meaning of the pink triangle, and the politics of memory that long excluded queer victims from mainstream Holocaust education. Dr. Desai-Newsome reflects on his personal journey into Holocaust studies, the role of silence and activism in shaping historical narratives, and why inclusive remembrance remains essential today.
28 Dec 2025
Memory, Evidence, Change, a Holocaust and Genocide Studies Podcast
Welcome to Memory. Evidence. Change., a podcast that engages a wide range of guests whose lives and work intersect with the fields of Holocaust and genocide studies.
Episodes in this podcast take one of three different formats: “Memory” episodes feature individuals with lived experience related to genocide or mass atrocity. “Evidence” episodes feature academic experts with emerging or establish research projects. And “Change” episodes feature individuals who have worked to implement change in our world.
The Cohen Institute is a nonpartisan entity that aims to advance public understanding of the Holocaust and genocide. Many of our guests have a connection to our events, research division, or other programs. However, the perspectives and opinions of our guests should not be taken as representative of the Institute or College. We engage each guest from a place of genuine curiosity without attempting to endorse or dismiss their views.
Our approach to this podcast is to ask informed questions that can help our listeners better understand the work or perspectives of our guests. Through thoughtful conversation and the sharing of information, we equip listeners with deeper understanding of genocide and other atrocity crimes so that they can better navigate the world around them.
These episodes are produced in partnership with the Keene State College Department of Journalism.
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