Should We Have Attacked Iran? Pro-Israel Jewish Congressman Josh Gottheimer Doesn’t Hold Back!

Pro-Israel Democrat Congressman Josh Gottheimer joins Jonah Platt to talk antisemitism, Iran, Israel, Gaza hostages & being Jewish in Congress. Five-term New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer — co-founder of the bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus and member of the House Intelligence Committee — sits down with Jonah Platt for a raw, honest, and at times hilarious conversation about what it really means to be an openly Jewish Democrat in today's political climate. Josh opens up about defending his Jewish identity while serving on the House Intelligence Committee, his outspoken support for Israel amid rising antisemitism within his own party, the ongoing fight to bring the Gaza hostages home, the threat of Iran, and why he believes the US-Israel relationship is a matter of American national security — not dual loyalty. From calling out colleagues who stay silent on antisemitism, to navigating the shifting center of American politics, to debating synagogue seating and what the Oscars can teach temple presidents — this episode is essential viewing for anyone who cares about the future of Jewish life in America and Israel's place in it. A special thanks to our partner this week Hadassah - http://Hadassah.org 00:00 - Defending Jewish Identity in Congress 05:30 - Iran, National Security & Taking Action 09:45 - Antisemitism Inside the Democratic Party 14:20 - Calling Out Colleagues Who Stay Silent 18:10 - US-Israel Relationship & Dual Loyalty Myth 22:40 - Gaza, Hostages & the Path Forward 27:15 - Problem Solvers Caucus & Bipartisanship 31:00 - Jewish Upbringing & Identity 35:20 - Political Courage & Personal Cost 38:45 - Rapid Fire: Make a Deal 43:10 - Synagogue Politics & Jewish Humor 🎙️ Topics covered: - Being Jewish in Congress & defending your identity - Pro-Israel Democrats & the fight against antisemitism - Iran, Gaza, and the hostage crisis - The House Problem Solvers Caucus & bipartisanship - Why the US-Israel relationship is a national security issue - Jewish humor, synagogue politics & Jewish identity today Follow Josh Gottheimer On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/repjoshg/ Josh's Website - https://josh4jersey.com/ Subscribe for new episodes every week. Being Jewish with Jonah Platt — the podcast exploring what it means to be Jewish today. #BeingJewish #JonahPlatt #JoshGottheimer #ProIsrael #Israel #Antisemitism #JewishPodcast #Congress #Democrat #Iran #Gaza #Hostages #JewishAmerica #USIsrael #ProblemSolversCaucus