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One of the Holocaust's youngest survivors shares her story

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Erika Schwartz was born in a Jewish ghetto in Hungary in 1944, one day before Nazis sealed it off. Against all odds she and her mother survived the Holocaust, eventually moving to the United States.

As one of the youngest survivors of the Holocaust, Schwartz was long reluctant to share her story, but now she feels it's vital for her voice to be heard.

Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe talks with Schwartz ahead of her speaking engagements at 7 p.m. April 1 at Coe College and at 1:30 p.m. April 2 as a guest of the Thaler Holocaust Remembrance Fund. The events are free and open to the public.

Later in the episode, a study is underway at Iowa State University to give researchers a window into how couples collaborate on everyday tasks as they age. Jennifer Margrett, a principal investigator of the study, shares how the research is being conducted, and how Iowa couples can participate.

Guests:

  • Erika Schwartz, Holocaust survivor
  • Jennifer Margrett, professor of human development and family studies, Iowa State University
Charity Nebbe is the host of IPR's Talk of Iowa
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.