Jonah Platt on Hollywood's Silence, Jewish Identity After October 7th, & Standing Up When It Counts

Actor, writer, musician, and podcast host Jonah Platt (Wicked, Being the Ricardos) joins host Donny for a candid, courageous conversation about Jewish identity, antisemitism in Hollywood, and what it means to unapologetically embrace who you are. Jonah opens up about why he launched "Being Jewish with Jonah Platt" — a twice Webby-honored, Wilbur Award-winning podcast — in the wake of October 7th, and why he felt compelled to become one of the few visible voices in the entertainment industry to speak out for the Jewish community. In this episode: Why so many Hollywood stars stayed silent after October 7th — and what that silence really revealsWhat "Going Full Jew" means and how it can transform your relationship with your Jewish identity The danger of divisiveness within the Jewish community and why unity matters more than everHow the word "Zionist" has been co-opted — and what we should do about it The Democratic Party's shifting relationship with Jewish voters and Israel How speaking out has actually opened doors in Jonah's entertainment career The Los Angeles mayoral race, Spencer Pratt, and what 2026 politics looks like Whether you're Jewish, an ally, or simply someone who cares about truth, identity, and moral courage in public life, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. 👍 Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 notification bell so you never miss an episode. Follow wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. You can also find the #podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2V0Zv5V... iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-on...