When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…
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1 Capitol Talk: Exemptions, inclusion, infighting, confusion 14:09
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedConfusion reigns at colleges like the University of Montana as they struggle to interpret presidential executive orders to erase diversity, equity and inclusion. The Montana Republican party's split continues to play out publicly. And several bills to cut your property taxes are moving toward a climax.…
1 What does the loneliness epidemic mean for senior citizens? 5:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLast year, the United States Surgeon General declared loneliness across the country as an epidemic, going so far as to claim that isolation and loneliness are a higher cause of death than obesity. Hit especially hard by high rates of loneliness are senior citizens across the country.
1 Bill would establish hunting and fishing community fund to aid small towns 5:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedA bill aimed at bolstering rural communities that support hunting and fishing is advancing through the state Legislature.
1 U.S. Forest Service names new leader amid budget cuts and Trump layoffs 1:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe U.S. Forest Service announced a leadership change this week. The agency is the largest land manager in Montana, and has been rocked by budget cuts and layoffs.
1 Medicaid expansion renewal bill awaits the governor's signature 0:50
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedA bill that would maintain Montana’s Medicaid expansion program is headed to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. HB 245 passed the Senate Thursday.
1 City of Kalispell settles lawsuit, issues apology over Flathead Warming Center closure 1:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedA Flathead Valley homeless shelter has settled its lawsuit against Kalispell for revoking its permit. The Kalispell City Council effectively closed the Flathead Warming Center’s doors to overnight guests.
1 DEQ says more arsenic cleanup may be needed at a Deer Lodge park 1:41
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe state Department of Environmental Quality is considering whether a more intensive effort is needed to clean up arsenic contamination at Arrowstone Park in Deer Lodge.
1 Lawmakers advance competing property tax proposals 2:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDebate over how to lower property taxes is revealing political divides at the Montana Legislature. GOP lawmakers have been hesitant to move forward Gov. Greg Gianforte’s key policy.
1 Why does the state have a Spanish name? Why so many Rock Creeks? 'And-aconda?' Racetrack? 8:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhy does the state have a Spanish name? Why so many Rock Creeks? What's the deal with 'And-aconda'? Racetrack? This week, a sequel to an episode we ran all about Montana’s place names and their numerous and sometimes humorous origins.
1 Child care aid bills advance through the Legislature 2:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedTwo bills to expand a scholarship to help low-income families pay for child care are advancing at the Montana Legislature.
1 Efforts to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day are underway at the Capitol 1:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAnother effort to create Indigenous Peoples Day in Montana is underway at the Capitol. State legislation would dedicate the second Monday of October to both Christopher Columbus and Indigenous people.
1 Bill would shield utility companies from wildfire liability 2:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMontana's largest utility company wants less liability if its equipment, like power lines, starts a wildfire. The State Legislature is considering a bill to protect utilities from those costs.
1 These runners are losing their breath to help others breathe easier 3:58
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLast week, over 100 runners ascended up and down Mount Sentinel in Missoula as many times as they could — to raise awareness about poor air quality, and to raise money to try to fix it.
1 Briefs: Teacher pay bill advances; Montana-made groceries 1:23
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBriefs: A bill to fund education and boost teacher pay advances.Legislators gather support for a bill that supports Montana-made grocery store goods.
1 Medicaid expansion advances; U.S. reps praise Trump's cuts; Church & state remain separate 13:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSenate Republicans continue to split votes on key issues; Medicaid expansion is well on its way to passage; Montana's congressional delegation isn't concerned — yet — about federal workers being fired; And Montana public school classrooms won't be displaying the Ten Commandments.
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