Searching for Never Again from the USC Shoah Foundation, explores the past and present of antisemitism and hate, and how together, we can defeat it. Host Dr. Rob Williams, Chief Executive Officer at USC Shoah Foundation and UNESCO Chair on Antisemitism and Holocaust Research, speaks with writers, thinkers, artists, political leaders and those who have experienced hate, with stories of heartbreak and hope, while SEARCHING FOR NEVER AGAIN.
Eighty years later: A Buchenwald Survivor and Liberator meet.
Historian Dr. Rob Williams interviews Holocaust survivor Andrew Roth and liberator John "Jack" Moran about their intertwined experiences during the liberation of Buchenwald concentration camp.
10 Jun 2025
Lessons from the history of Black - Jewish relations in a time of rising antisemitism with Professor Cornell Brooks
Professor Cornell William Brooks discusses the historical context of Black-Jewish relations with Dr. Rob Williams, exploring antisemitism and the importance of intergenerational understanding to combat shared threats in this interview.
3 Jun 2025
The Strength of Survivors: Holocaust Survivor Day with Allan Hall
Allan Hall recounts his family's Holocaust survival story in an interview with Dr. Rob Williams, highlighting the strength and resilience of survivors.
27 May 2025
Holocaust Denial and Distortion, with Mark Weitzman
Mark Weitzman discusses Holocaust denial and distortion with Dr. Rob Williams, highlighting the importance of confronting historical falsehoods in today's world in this interview.
20 May 2025
The Enduring Relevance of Holocaust History with Dr. Robert Rozett
Dr. Rob Williams talks with Yad Vashem Senior Historian Dr. Rob Rozett about the enduring relevance of Holocaust history and the ongoing "memory wars" that seek to shape our understanding of this critical past.
13 May 2025
The UK's Search for Never Again: A Conversation with Karen Pollock of the Holocaust Educational Trust
In this episode of Searching for Never Again, host Dr. Rob Williams speaks with Karen Pollock, Chief Executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, about the importance of Holocaust education in the UK and challenges of maintaining the history's relevance in the face of rising anti-Semitism.
6 May 2025
Lessons from the Holocaust in German-occupied Poland with Dr. David Silberklang
Dr. Rob Williams talks with historian Dr. David Silberklang about his seminal research into the Holocaust in German-occupied Poland. They discuss the crucial role of survivor testimonies in understanding historical events, and the unique challenges Holocaust researchers face today.
29 Apr 2025
The Founders: June Beallor and James Moll
Host Dr. Rob Williams speaks to filmmakers June Beallor and James Moll, two of the founders of the USC Shoah Foundation. They tell how Steven Spielberg's desire to tell the stories of Holocaust survivors has become the largest repository of survivor testimonials in the world. And they share the unique challenges of recording survivors from around the world, before it was too late.
22 Apr 2025
Alex Edelman
Award winning writer and comedian Alex Edelman talks with Dr. Rob Williams about the delicate balance between comedic expression and harmful rhetoric, amidst the evolving landscape of Jewish identity. Edelman discuss the challenges of rising antisemitism and the importance of humor in challenging times.
22 Apr 2025
Dr. Irene Butter
In the premier episode of Searching for Never Again, Dr. Rob Williams talks with Holocaust survivor Dr. Irene Butter, about her remarkable story of fleeing Hitler's Germany, and surviving the concentration camps, before coming the the U.S. where she led an inspiring life dedicated to education and dialogue. And Dr. Butter tells us the three lessons she shares with young people about our obligations in times of increasing division and rising antisemitism.
18 Nov 2024
Welcome to Searching for Never Again
SEARCHING FOR NEVER AGAIN from the USC Shoah Foundation, explores the past and present of antisemitism and hate, and how together, we can defeat it. Host Dr. Rob Williams, Executive Director at USC Shoah Foundation UNESCO Chair on Antisemitism and Holocaust Research and Advisor to International Holocaust Rememberance Alliance speaks with writers, thinkers, artists, political leaders and those who have experienced hate, with stories of heartbreak and hope, while SEARCHING FOR NEVER AGAIN.
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Andrew Roth
John "Jack" Moran
Professor Cornell William Brooks
Allan Hall
Mark Weitzman
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YouTube views
45,840,081
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
22 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100
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40
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
85
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