Episode 2: The Jewish Case for Both Trump & Harris + Social Media Activist Montana Tucker
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In this episode we are joined by dancer, singer, actress and social media star Montana Tucker. In this conversation with Jonah, she shares her journey from entertainer to Jewish advocate, discusses her Holocaust documentary “How To: Never Forget: A Holocaust remembrance film by Montana Tucker”, her powerful activism post-October 7th, and the importance of unity amidst rising anti-Jew hate. Montana also reflects on her upbringing in a predominantly Jewish area, her career in the entertainment industry, and her ongoing commitment to using her platform to uplift others for positive impact.
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Host & Production Team
Host: Jonah Platt; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Story Producer: Sean Leviashvili; Editor: Patrick Edwards);, Social Media Manager: Yuval Yosha; Designer Noah Bell Research Associate: Samantha Greenwald, and Consulting Producers: Shield Communications (Ariella Noveck & Bethany Mandel).
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00:00 Introduction: The Weight on American Jews
00:19 Election Year: Jewish Perspectives
01:13 Arguments for Kamala Harris
02:01 Arguments Against Donald Trump
05:12 Arguments for Donald Trump
06:38 Arguments Against Kamala Harris
08:30 The Complexity of Jewish Voting
10:22 Interview with Montana Tucker
11:27 Montana's Jewish Upbringing
17:04 Montana's Career and Social Media Rise
20:58 Holocaust Education and Activism
26:59 Personal Connection and Authenticity
27:08 Holocaust Education Challenges
27:36 Impact of Social Media on Awareness
28:03 Public Conversations and Media Influence
30:05 October 7th: A Turning Point
31:14 Rallies and Community Resilience
31:53 Family Stories of Survival
33:13 Advocacy and Social Media Challenges
34:06 Balancing Activism and Personal Life
41:28 Future Plans and Projects
43:58 Community Support and Collaboration