Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin: Nature, Torah, and the Battle for Israel’s Identity ep 40
In this episode of Boots on the Ground, Ari sits down with Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin for a wide-ranging conversation on Judaism, science, Zionism, and the ideological battles shaping Israel today. They ...
23 Jun 35min
From Tehran to the Knesset: War, the Draft, and the Fight for Israel’s Future
In this episode, Shaun and Ari break down the latest developments in Israel's war with Iran, the growing political battle over the Haredi draft, and the increasing speculation about early elections. ...
9 Jun 37min
Yom HaZikaron Part II: A Father’s Loss, A Nation’s Embrace | The Legacy of Michael Levin ep 38
In Part II of this special Yom HaZikaron episode of Boots on the Ground, we sit down with Mark Levin, the father of lone soldier Michael Levin, who fell in the Second Lebanon War. This is not just a s...
21 Apr 24min
Yom HaZikaron Part I: The Bridge Between Sacrifice and Nationhood ep 37
How do you remember a war that hasn’t ended yet? In this special Yom HaZikaron episode of Boots on the Ground, we confront that question head-on. Instead of trying to process the present while still ...
20 Apr 27min
Yom HaShoah Special: My Family’s Story of Survival, Loss, and Legacy ep 36
For Yom HaShoah, we step away from our usual conversations on war, politics, and identity to do something far more personal. In this special episode, I sit down with my mother, Sharon Spira, to tell t...
13 Apr 35min
Inside the Room: Media Wars, Global Power, and Israel’s Strategic Future with Alex Traiman ep 35
In this episode of Boots on the Ground, Ari sits down with Alex Traiman, CEO of the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), for a behind-the-scenes look at the media battlefield, Israel’s leadership, and the shi...
26 Mar 34min
Beyond the Battlefield: The US, China, India and the Global Stakes of the Iran War ep33
In this episode, Shaun and Ari go beyond the battlefield to examine the Iran war from a broader geopolitical perspective. While missiles and airstrikes dominate the headlines, the deeper story may lie...
12 Mar 42min
