Episode 10

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26th Jan 2026

S3 E10 - Is the U.S. on a Path to Genocide?

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“It Matters How We Treat One Another” is the social science show - now in its third season! Here, host Matthew David Vasko discusses all the various ways that we can improve our relationships with others - partners, children, parents, extended family, friends, coworkers, and all the different types of people with whom we share our beautiful and diverse world. Features include Inspiring News and The Quote of the Week. Find our premium content on our Patreon, including The Takeaway.

Season 3, Episode 10, Guest: Elisa von Joeden-Forgey, Topic: Is the U.S. on the Path to Genocide?

Elisa von Joeden-Forgey is Executive Director of the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention. She was formerly the Endowed Chair in Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Keene State College, where she designed, founded, and directed the Master’s Program in Genocide Prevention and Human Security. Before that, she was the Dr. Marsha Raticoff Grossman Associate Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Stockton University in New Jersey, where she also directed the master’s program in Holocaust and Genocide Studies and founded the world’s first academic, graduate-level Genocide Prevention Certificate Program.

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It Matters How We Treat One Another
The Social Science Show
Our name says it all; it matters how we treat one another. Our show is set in the realm of social science, but that simply means that we utilize science to better help you understand how people interact with one another. At its heart, this show is about improving our relationships on interpersonal, societal, and global levels. Segments include Inspiring News, Interviews, and The Takeaway.
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Matthew David Vasko has a degree in communications and psychology and works professionally as a writer, speaker, and educator. He is a Credentialed Religious Educator, Advanced Level, in the Unitarian Universalist faith tradition. Matt has a passion for the social sciences and positive psychology and has worked professionally as an actor, comedian, and host.