Jon Polin

Jon Polin, father of slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, shares his heart-wrenching story and the family's tireless advocacy for hostages in Gaza. He discusses the challenges of honoring Passover while grappling with grief, suggesting meaningful gestures like placing a lemon on the table to symbolize the bitterness of the hostage struggle. Polin emphasizes the importance of leaning into pain instead of sugarcoating it, and the urgent need for political accountability and action in the ongoing crisis.

Vice President Kamala Harris discusses the alarming implications of Donald Trump’s rhetoric about using the military against dissenters. She warns of the risks a second Trump term could pose to democracy. Meanwhile, Rachel and Jon Polin share their heart-wrenching story of their son, Hersh, an Israeli-American hostage murdered by Hamas, emphasizing their fight for justice amidst deep personal loss and grieving. This episode captures the intense political climate and its human impact as the election approaches.

Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin discuss seeing proof of life of their son Hersh Goldberg-Polin for the first time after he was severely wounded and taken hostage by Hamas. They talk about Hersh's video, his severe injury, decision to approve media release, reactions to US campus protests, and the possibility of Israeli elections amidst the crisis.