OU D.C. Shmooze
OU D.C. Shmooze
Nathan Diament
Want to know more about our elected leaders, their policy ambitions, and their connections to our community? Our new series, D.C. Shmooze, just launched. Join us as we interview representatives and key policymakers.
Shmooze Special: Groff v. Dejoy with Professor Avi Helfand
Nathan joins Professor Avi Helfand of Pepperdine Law School, to discuss the importance and implications of Groff v. Dejoy.
Apr 20, 2023
23 min
Shmooze Special: Book Talk with David Friedman
Nathan sits down with former United States Ambassador to Israel David Friedman to discuss the U.S.-Israel strategic partnership, bipartisanship on the issue and his new book, Sledgehammer.
Apr 4, 2023
43 min
D.C. Shmooze Episode 5: Rep. Dan Goldman
Nathan sits down with newly elected freshman Congressman Dan Goldman for a short Shmooze discussing his first-term priorities.
Mar 24, 2023
3 min
D.C. Shmooze Episode 4: Rep. Jake Auchincloss
On this week's Shmooze, Nathan sits down with Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss.
Mar 10, 2023
5 min
D.C. Shmooze Episode 3: Rep. Nick LaLota
Nathan sits down with Long Island Republican Congressman Nick LaLota for episode 3 of D.C. Shmooze.
Feb 23, 2023
14 min
D.C. Shmooze Episode 2: Rep. Grace Meng
In this episode, we get to know Congresswoman Grace Meng from New York’s 6th District. Hear from her about her connection with the Jewish community growing up in New York City, how she is standing up to hate and bigotry in her community, and how she is responding to calls to cut foreign aid, specifically to Israel.
Feb 10, 2023
10 min
D.C. Shmooze Episode 1: Rep. Kathy Manning
First up: Rep. Kathy Manning (NC-06). Hear from her what it's like to be the first Jewish member of Congress from North Carolina, how people in the Bible Belt respect faith, and, of course, the Congresswoman’s preference between hamantashen and latkes.
Jan 31, 2023
19 min