The Erin Molan Show WITKOFF EXCLUSIVE: Why I Fight, Why I Care — and The Explosion of Hate
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Dec 8, 2025 
In his first podcast, Alex Witkoff, son of real estate mogul Steve Witkoff and a businessman in real estate and crypto, opens up about profound personal losses and his family's legacy in hostage negotiations under Trump. He discusses the impact of his brother's overdose on his advocacy for drug reform and philanthropy, his renewed faith after October 7, and the challenges of speaking out against antisemitism. Alex also highlights balancing business with humanitarian efforts, emphasizing the importance of using wealth for public good.
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Losing A Brother Shaped His Mission
- Alex Witkoff recounts losing his 19-year-old brother to a drug overdose and how it shattered his family.
- He describes honoring his brother with a Mount Sinai center and a music studio to keep his memory alive.
Wealth As Responsibility To Help
- Alex connects his philanthropy to duty: wealth creates responsibility to help others.
- He highlights involvement with United Hatzalah and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum as expressions of that duty.
Trauma Reawakened Faith And Identity
- October 7th forced many Jews, including Alex, to re-engage with faith and identity.
- He links the attack to a broader surge in antisemitism and stronger communal religious connection.