PITTSTON, PA — WVIA, northeastern and central Pennsylvania’s PBS and NPR affiliate, will present a special program titled “Holocaust Warnings, American Antisemitism and Extremism” on Thursday, September 7 at 9 p.m.

This program follows a panel discussion and community conversation held at the WVIA studios in June, moderated by WVIA’s Julie Sidoni.

The program will feature an in-depth panel discussion with world-renowned scholars in Jewish history, the Holocaust and genocide studies, criminal justice and the history of violence.

The program will also feature interviews with Holocaust survivors, descendants of Holocaust survivors and several local high school students who provide feedback on how the Holocaust and extremism are perceived by younger generations, particularly with regard to how quickly hateful rhetoric can spread on social media.

“Holocaust Warnings is a timely program that is essential viewing for everyone. It is a reminder that the Holocaust was not inevitable and that we must all be vigilant in fighting against all forms of intolerance and discrimination.” said Ben Payavis II, WVIA’s chief content officer. “At WVIA, we stand against hate, and our hope is that this program will help strengthen the voices of others that are willing to take that stand with us.”

The Holocaust Warnings production is only the first phase in a multi-year community conversations project for WVIA.

The program will be broadcast on WVIA TV and streamed live on the WVIA website. It will also be available on demand after the broadcast.

Encore broadcasts will be aired at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, September 8; at 1 p.m. on Sunday, September 10; at 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 21; and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, September 22.

To learn more about Holocaust Warnings, visit www.wvia.org/holocaust-warnings.