Boots on the Ground
Shaun and Ari Discuss Israel is proud to partner with the Jerusalem Media Group to relaunch as Boots on the Ground: Insights on Israel’s War, Politics, and Identity.
Boots on the Ground
Latest Episodes
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 story of loss. It is a story o...
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 living it, we look back, finding clari...
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 the story of my grandparents, Holocaust...
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 shifting global order since October 7th.
Iran War Part 2: What Comes Next for Israel, Iran, and the US? ep34
In this episode of Shaun and Ari Discuss Israel, Shaun and Ari break down the latest developments in the ongoing war with Iran. As Israel and the United States deliver major blows to Iran’s leadership and military infrastructure, missiles are s...
