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EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 45 MIN

Why Are So Many Jews Voting for Their Own Demise? | Gabe Groisman

from רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit · host Ariel Whitman

In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Gabe Groisman — political strategist, attorney, former mayor of Bal Harbour, Florida, founder and president of Groisman LLC, host of the Standpoint Podcast, and a leading voice on U.S.-Israel relations, antisemitism, and the future of the American Jewish community — for a wide-ranging conversation about American politics, Jewish identity, Israel, and the future of the Democratic Party.Groisman argues that many Jewish voters have failed to recognize how dramatically the Democratic Party has changed on Israel and antisemitism. He explains why support for Israel is becoming a political litmus test in American politics, why younger generations are drifting away from traditional pro-Israel positions, and why many Jews continue voting for politicians and movements that he believes no longer represent their interests.The conversation explores the rise of anti-Israel activism, the future of the Republican Party, Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, Tucker Carlson, Zohran Mamdani, Jewish assimilation, intermarriage, Florida's growing Jewish community, and the political realignment taking place across the United States.Topics include:* Why so many Jews still vote Democrat* The Democratic Party's growing anti-Israel wing* Zohran Mamdani and the future of New York City* Donald Trump and the future of U.S.-Israel relations* J.D. Vance and the Republican Party* Tucker Carlson and the changing American Right* Rising antisemitism in America* Jewish assimilation and intermarriage* Why Florida is attracting Jewish families from across the country* The future of the American Jewish community* Israel's relationship with both political partiesIf you enjoy conversations about geopolitics, Israel, India, foreign policy, anti-Semitism, terrorism, and international affairs, subscribe to The Western Spirit and turn on notifications.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: [email protected]:00Introduction to Gabe Groysman and His Background01:21The Future of Pro-Israel Leadership in the U.S.05:18Concerns About J.D. Vance and Republican Leadership11:28Engaging the Under-30 Demographic on Israel15:46The Democratic Party's Shift and Its Impact on Jewish Voters20:33The Assimilation of American Jews and Its Consequences23:31The Rise of Anti-Semitism and Its Implications25:25Progressive Judaism's Dilemma27:05The Disconnect Between Leadership and Community29:35The Challenge of Progressivism and Jewish Identity30:54Understanding Anti-Semitism's Roots32:14The Impact of Political Leadership on Jewish Relations35:41Florida's Population Boom and Its Appeal40:50Groysman LLC: Bridging Business and Diplomacy#GabeGroisman #Democrats #Jews #Israel #Antisemitism #Trump #JDVance #Politics #AmericanJews #TheWesternSpirit

In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Gabe Groisman — political strategist, attorney, former mayor of Bal Harbour, Florida, founder and president of Groisman LLC, host of the Standpoint Podcast, and a leading voice on U.S.-Israel relations, antisemitism, and the future of the American Jewish community — for a wide-ranging conversation about American politics, Jewish identity, Israel, and the future of the Democratic Party.Groisman argues that many Jewish voters have failed to recognize how dramatically the Democratic Party has changed on Israel and antisemitism. He explains why support for Israel is becoming a political litmus test in American politics, why younger generations are drifting away from traditional pro-Israel positions, and why many Jews continue voting for politicians and movements that he believes no longer represent their interests.The conversation explores the rise of anti-Israel activism, the future of the Republican Party, Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, Tucker Carlson, Zohran Mamdani, Jewish assimilation, intermarriage, Florida's growing Jewish community, and the political realignment taking place across the United States.Topics include:* Why so many Jews still vote Democrat* The Democratic Party's growing anti-Israel wing* Zohran Mamdani and the future of New York City* Donald Trump and the future of U.S.-Israel relations* J.D. Vance and the Republican Party* Tucker Carlson and the changing American Right* Rising antisemitism in America* Jewish assimilation and intermarriage* Why Florida is attracting Jewish families from across the country* The future of the American Jewish community* Israel's relationship with both political partiesIf you enjoy conversations about geopolitics, Israel, India, foreign policy, anti-Semitism, terrorism, and international affairs, subscribe to The Western Spirit and turn on notifications.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: [email protected]:00Introduction to Gabe Groysman and His Background01:21The Future of Pro-Israel Leadership in the U.S.05:18Concerns About J.D. Vance and Republican Leadership11:28Engaging the Under-30 Demographic on Israel15:46The Democratic Party's Shift and Its Impact on Jewish Voters20:33The Assimilation of American Jews and Its Consequences23:31The Rise of Anti-Semitism and Its Implications25:25Progressive Judaism's Dilemma27:05The Disconnect Between Leadership and Community29:35The Challenge of Progressivism and Jewish Identity30:54Understanding Anti-Semitism's Roots32:14The Impact of Political Leadership on Jewish Relations35:41Florida's Population Boom and Its Appeal40:50Groysman LLC: Bridging Business and Diplomacy#GabeGroisman #Democrats #Jews #Israel #Antisemitism #Trump #JDVance #Politics #AmericanJews #TheWesternSpirit

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