Snitches in Communist Prague
In this episode of Terribly and Terrifyingly Normal, we speak with Barbora Hola, Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.She conducted research on informers in communist Prague. How many were there?...
1 Juli 53min
Undercover in Extremist Networks
In this episode of Terribly and Terrifyingly Normal, we speak with Julia Ebner - an expert in online radicalization, conspiracy theories, and the threats they pose to democracy.As part of her research...
6 Maj 56min
Speaking Out: A Former Diplomat vs. Dutch Policy on Israel
In this episode of Terribly and Terrifyingly Normal, we speak with Berber van de Woude. She is a former diplomat who worked for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. She was stationed, a...
15 Apr 55min
Mama Lambert: Surviving the Genocide in Rwanda
Surviving a genocide and then living on while your parents, husband and 5 of your 8 children have been killed. It seems impossible but this is the story of Mama Lambert. An exceptionally wise, courage...
18 Dec 20241h 6min
Masculinity and Femininity in Wartime
Most perpetrators of mass atrocities are men. Why? Is it biology or social pressure to fit into gender roles? Together with research professor Inger Skjelsbæk, we explore masculinity, femininity, and ...
11 Dec 202449min
Friendships Between World Leaders
Are world leaders ever truly friends? In this episode of Terribly and Terrifyingly Normal?, we dive into the complex relationships between leaders like Trump, Netanyahu, Putin, and even North Korea’s ...
20 Nov 202457min
The art of Teaching About Violence
Teaching is never easy, but it’s even more challenging when the subject is mass violence. With current conflicts like those in Ukraine and between Hamas and Israel, this topic is more polarized and se...
6 Nov 202454min
