In this episode of Best Websites, Andrew Koch interviews DNA expert Diahan Southard to learn more about the latest news from AncestryDNA.

Feature: The Latest Updates to AncestryDNA

AncestryDNA has recently made some major updates to its ethnicity updates! In this interview, Diahan Southard tells us genealogists what they can expect as they explore their DNA test results and uncover more about their heritage.

Also mentioned in this episode:

• AncestryDNA release of 60 new regions, resulting in most customers receiving updates to their results.
• The introduction of macro-regions
• Emphasis on regions over journeys
• Updates from other DNA testing companies
• Tips for navigating confusing ethnicity results

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In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, Andrew Koch talks to Rick Crume about the exciting features offered in Family Tree Maker 2024.

Feature: Family Tree Maker 2024

Family Tree Maker 2024 is here! Rick Crume (Family Tree Magazine contributing editor and founder of Inside Genealogy) and Andrew Koch talk about the many features this program offers compared to earlier versions of the program and how genealogists can benefit from them.

Also mentioned in this episode:

• The Many Unique Features of Family Tree Maker 2024
• Family Tree Maker’s Workspaces
• The Strengths and Limitations of Family Tree Maker 2024
• Other Genealogy Software Options
• New Direction for the Family Tree Magazine Podcast: New host, and a video version (Hear more in the December 2025 episode.)

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In this episode of Best Websites, genealogist Caitlin Hollander Waas talks with Lisa about Jewish genealogy and the tools at JewishGen that can help with the process.

Best Genealogy Websites: JewishGen.org

In this episode, Lisa Louise Cooke welcomes Caitlin Hollander Waas, the chief genealogist at JewishGen.org, to the podcast. They discuss the intricacies of researching Jewish ancestry and the invaluable tools and resources available at JewishGen.

Guest: Caitlin Hollander Waas, Chief Genealogist at JewishGenVisit the website:https://jewishgen.com/

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