From Guns to Keyboards

In this episode, hosts Dillon and Michael tackle one of the most pressing and debated questions today: What is the endgame for the Israel-Gaza war? As diplomatic pressure mounts and the humanitarian crisis intensifies, Dillon and Michael present their contrasting perspectives on the path forward for Israel. Dillon argues that the war has reached a turning point that risks a lasting moral stain on...

In celebration of America's 249th birthday, Michael and Dillon keep things all-American by discussing the American and Israeli plans of ending the war in Gaza... and the political implications of that in Israel. Michael and Dillon then take a personal approach by asking each other: "Don't you think you're too harsh on Israel?!" and "Don't you think you give Israel too much of a pass??" It's an epi...

Like much of the world, Michael and Dillon sit breathless, awaiting Iran’s response to the U.S. B-2 bombers that dropped 14 GBU-57 "Massive Ordnance Penetrator" bombs on three key Iranian facilities. In this episode, they dive deeper into the tension between war and diplomacy. What drives nations to choose one over the other, and what shapes public opinion in moments of global crisis? They explore...

Like much of the world, Michael and Dillon sit breathless, awaiting Iran’s response to the U.S. B-2 bombers that dropped 14 GBU-57 "Massive Ordnance Penetrator" bombs on three key Iranian facilities. In this episode, they dive deeper into the tension between war and diplomacy: what drives nations to choose one over the other, and what shapes public opinion in moments of global crisis. Th...

Jolted awake at 3 AM by a national emergency warning detailing Israel’s pre-emptive attack on Iran, Michael and Dillon kick things off by diving straight into the insane first day of the Israel-Iran War. Recording remotely near their respective bomb shelters, Michael and Dillon try to make sense of the chaos and the massive unknowns facing their city and country.

Rather than our usual intro, this episode lands you right in the middle of the action! Michael and Dillon are discussing the current event of the day (is Shas actually leaving the coalition or just playing hardball?) and end up discussing Israel's disastrous results on the Public Relations battlefront. Finally, we conclude with a fascinating and heated discussion about Gaza: is it a territory or s...

Calling IDF tactics & overall Gaza strategy into question, Michael & Dillion answer the question: Is the IDF Just Winging It?

This episode was recorded on February 20th - the day that four hostage bodies arrived in Israel. Michael and Dillon recorded this episode on Dillon's balcony overlooking hostage square (sorry about the slight wind in the background). It was an emotional day and an emotional night as Michael and Dillon get honest with one another about this war and ask the fundamental question: is there any way bac...

Relieved that Hamas has freed 18 hostages in Gaza, the Israeli public is starting to digest the aftermath of the long awaited hostage deal. With 79 hostages still in the Strip and Hamas maintaining its rule, Dillon & Michael ask the question that Bibi & Trump are set to discuss: What's next?

Southern Lebanon has been destroyed and a ceasefire put in place to prevent further destruction. Assad's Syria is no more, ending the Iranian ability to transport weapons via land routes to Hezbollah. Iranian proxy groups in Iraq have agreed to stop firing while Gaza continues to be an endless quagmire. Looking around, Israel faces enemies from a distance: a weakened Iran and a Houthi regime in Ye...

Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election. Yoav Gallant is fired from his position as Israeli Defense Minister. Anti-semitic mobs are hunting Jews in Amsterdam. Déjà vu, anyone? On day 400 of the War, Dillon and Michael discuss the future of the region at a time when history is set to repeat itself.

In Season 2, Episode 1, Dillon shares his experiences just days after coming back from war in Lebanon. From receiving the initial call up and sleeping in an orchard to clearing houses and blowing up terrorists, Dillon reminisces on his raw battle experiences in south Lebanon. *Michael's Note: The sound of liquid and clinking glass at minute 26:30 is yours truly, listening to Dillon describe the we...

Episode 18 is recorded on the evening of September 11th, a day that "shall forever live in infamy" for the millions of Americans who lived through it. As we approach the first anniversary of the October 7th attacks, the worst single attack against the Jewish people since the Holocaust, Michael and Dillon discuss what lessons can be learned and what can be expected for Israel after living the last...

More than 10 months have passed since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War. As the War is stuck in something of a bitter stalemate, the very fabric of Israeli society is undergoing nothing short of a revolution. Michael and Dillon meet to discuss and ask the simple yet profound question of whether Israel will be okay.

Muhammad Dief is confirmed dead. Fuad Shukar, Hezbollah's top military commander, is blown up by the Israelis in Beruit. Ismail Haniyeh, chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau, is assassinated in central Tehran during a daring operation while attending the inauguration of Iran's new president. It reads like a Tom Clancey novel but it is very real and the fallout will likely change the course of th...

Dillon and Michael report from Tel Aviv after the Houthis carry out a drone attack on their hometown. Was this a fluke attack from a rogue rebel organization, or a coordinated Iranian-led strike on Israel's commercial center? From there Dillon and Michael discuss the assassination attempt on Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas's military wing. Deif, one of the architects of October 7th, has already s...

In this episode, Dillon and Michael take a step back from the day-to-day headlines and talk about everything from what we think a Trump presidency would look like to when and how the Gaza war will end and/if Lebanon will begin. Unlike most episodes, Michael and Dillon have some strong debates about the issues leading to an interesting discussion about the future of Israel, the US, and the region a...

As Israel unites in celebration behind the return of 4 hostages in a heroic operation, the domestic and northern fronts continue to burn. Benny Gantz, 1 of the 3 members of Israel's War Cabinet, has left the governing coalition, which is now run by Prime Minister Netanyahu and his far-right partners. While the now smaller coalition further divides Israeli society by passing legislation that de fac...

This is a break from our typical episodes about Israel, Palestine, and the Hamas war and instead is a reading and analysis of the many intense comments we've received as writers on our Medium articles. What begins as a benign conversation quickly evolves into intense discussion and debate about the various themes involved in these comments including morality, antisemitism, and the nature of warfar...

As the ICC prosecutor prepares arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, European countries recognize a Palestinian State, and allies threaten to hold up arms transfers, Israel is forced to answer a key question: Can we go it alone? Recorded two days before the May 24th ICJ decision on halting Israeli military operations in Rafah, Episode 11 delves into the decision-making of a country willing to fight...

Today, Dillon and Michael discuss the ongoing campus protests, their effectiveness, and their effect on the Jewish-American population. After debating this hotly contentious issue, Michael and Dillon then discuss the brand new Rafah operation and its potential and possibilities for the war between Israel and Hamas.

Iran shoots at Israel. Israel allegedly responds. America gets involved. In this week's episode, Dillon and Michael discuss the interests of Iran, Israel the United States and aim to answer a key question: What does everyone want?

Michael and Dillon both discuss and share personal experiences on how ego and revenge are connected to the ongoing war in Israel.

Israel's supporters claim that the IDF is the most moral army in the world. Its detractors accuse the IDF of war crimes. In "Is the IDF a Moral Army?" Dillon and Michael discuss what it means to be a moral army, analyze IDF policy and reflect on personal experiences from the Israel-Hamas War.

Israel's current military strategy against Hamas in Gaza is an absolute disaster. In this episode, Dillon makes the case for what a successful Israeli counterinsurgency in Gaza would actually look like by laying out 5 objectives for the IDF and the Israeli government. This would likely end this war with something like a victory, and hopefully put us on a path to the end of the conflict once and fo...