paroolOct 7, 2026, 10:20

The betrayal of the Zilversmit family nominated for a Podcast Award

The podcast series Het verraad van de familie Zilversmit, in which journalist Judith Zilversmit explores her father's wartime betrayal, has been nominated for a 2026 Dutch Podcast Award. The series, which examines the intergenerational impact of the past, is up for an award with the winner to be announced on November 2.

The six-part podcast series Het verraad van de familie Zilversmit, created by former Parool journalist Judith Zilversmit and producer Annet Röst, has been nominated for a Dutch Podcast Award. The series investigates the journalist's own family history, sparked by an Instagram message from a descendant of the woman who betrayed Zilversmit's father during the Second World War. The podcast explores the lasting generational impact of this betrayal and broader questions regarding the ownership of the past. The project has garnered significant international attention, including an interview in The New York Times.

The podcast is competing in the narrative category for the 2026 Dutch Podcast Awards, with the winners set to be announced on November 2. An independent jury comprising media professionals from organizations like NRC and De Telegraaf will decide the main prize, while public voting remains open until October 30. Zilversmit, who previously served as an editor at Het Parool, currently holds the position of editor-in-chief at Amsterdam city broadcaster AT5.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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