Ballots and Battles: Possibilities and Predictions for Israel’s Political Future. ep 16
In this special episode of Boots on the Ground, recorded from afar with Shaun still on reserve duty and Ari travelling in the U.S., we unpack the growing talk of new elections in Israel. What scenario...
27 Okt 202543min
Free Speech, Service, and Israel’s Future with Brig. Gen. Dannny Van Buren (Res.) - ep 015
Host Ari Kalker sits down with Brigadier General (Res.) Danny Van Buren, founder of Nikra’im LaDegel (“Called to the Flag”), for a powerful and deeply inspiring conversation on free speech, democracy,...
21 Okt 202541min
Home at Last: Celebration and Uncertainty - ep 014
Hope fills the air as hostages finally return home and families are reunited in scenes of profound relief and joy. Across Israel, there is a sense of celebration, songs, tears, and gratitude after mon...
15 Okt 202535min
Israel on All Fronts: Borders, Diplomacy, and a Trump-Netanyahu Meeting - 012
In this episode, we break down the latest developments on Israel’s borders with Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. We also dive into the recent meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump,what...
5 Okt 202541min
From Service to Reservist: How Combat Duty Shapes Professional and Personal Life in Israel – ep 011
Ari sits down with Master Sergeant (Res.) Haim Brenner to explore the realities of life as a combat soldier in the IDF and how military service shapes the professional and personal paths of young Isra...
17 Sep 202535min
Aryeh Adventures: Honoring Legacy Through Inclusion and Resilience - ep 010
Ari sits down with Yoni Glatt to share the moving story of Aryeh Adventures, a camp founded in memory of Yoni’s uncle, who was tragically murdered in the 9/11 attacks. The camp’s mission is to make in...
10 Sep 202530min
A Commander’s Vision for Israel’s Future: A Conversation with Colonel Hezi Nehama - ep 009
In this powerful episode, Ari sits down with Colonel Hezi Nehama, a legendary IDF commander whose service began in Sayeret Matkal, the army’s most elite unit. From his early days in Israel’s top speci...
28 Aug 202537min
From Victory to Stalemate: Israel’s Tactical Brilliance, Strategic Failure - ep008
Ari and Shaun pull no punches in dissecting the gap between Israel’s brave soldiers, who continue to dominate tactically on the battlefield in Gaza, and the failures of senior military brass and polit...
21 Aug 202534min
