This episode continues the conversation with John Spencer, diving deeper into the difficult decisions behind modern conflict. It explores the tension between legal responsibility and moral expectations, the challenge of securing hostage releases, and the realities of fighting an enemy that operates within civilian spaces. The discussion also looks at the broader impact of the conflict and what other nations can learn from it. It’s a closer look at the tough choices that don’t have easy answers. 

This episode features John Spencer, who gives a deeper look into how modern conflicts are fought and communicated. He breaks down the realities of urban warfare, the challenges of fighting an enemy embedded in civilian areas, and the pressure of global opinion shaping decisions on the ground. The conversation also touches on hostages, ceasefires, and the difficult balance between military strategy and international expectations. It’s a closer look at the complexity behind today’s battlefield. 

This episode features Sophia Khalifa, who shares her experience growing up as an Arab Muslim in Israel and how it shaped her perspective on coexistence, identity, and truth. Alongside her story, the episode explores how historical narratives and ideologies have influenced modern conflicts and the way people understand them today. It’s about questioning what we’re taught, looking deeper into history, and seeing beyond simplified narratives. 

This episode brings together two powerful and deeply personal stories. It follows Taryn Thomas, who once fully embraced campus activism before confronting difficult truths that challenged everything she believed. It also shares the emotional testimony of Or Levy, who endured captivity and loss after the October 7 attacks. Together, their stories highlight the impact of perspective, the cost of conflict, and the strength it takes to face reality and keep going.

This episode features Nonie Darwish, who shares her experience growing up in Gaza as the daughter of a jihadist leader. Raised to see Israelis as enemies, she later realized how deeply those beliefs were shaped by indoctrination. Joined by her daughter and in conversation with Marissa Streit, the discussion explores how perspectives can change over time and what it takes to raise future generations with a different mindset. It’s a story about unlearning, reflection, and the possibility of a more peaceful future.

This episode features Ittay Flescher in a raw and honest conversation about the reality of peace efforts in Israel and the region. It dives into how recent events have challenged long-standing beliefs, the struggles within peace movements, and the deeper divide between perspectives on both sides. As the discussion unfolds, it raises difficult but important questions about narratives, leadership, and whether lasting peace is still possible. 

This episode tells the story of Yuval Raphael, who survived the Nova music festival attack and turned her pain into something powerful, using her voice to represent resilience and hope. It also looks at the darker side of radicalization—how online content, propaganda, and influence can shape beliefs and lead to real-world violence. Bringing these stories together, the episode highlights both the strength of those who rise after tragedy and the growing impact of ideology in today’s digital world. 

This episode brings together voices speaking out on the Israel–Palestine conflict, including Tim Kennedy breaking it down in a straightforward, no-nonsense way. It also highlights how the conversation is shifting among younger generations, and why that matters. Featuring perspectives like Montana Tucker, the episode looks at advocacy, identity, and the growing push to tell a different side of the story. At its core, it’s about standing firm, speaking up, and choosing life in the face of conflict. 

This episode features Eylon Levy in conversation with Luai Ahmed, who shares his story of growing up in a deeply conservative Islamist environment in Yemen. After realizing he was gay, he knew he had to escape. He talks about leaving his past behind, starting over in Sweden, and seeing the world differently—including his first encounters with people he was taught to fear. It’s a story about identity, courage, and speaking out against beliefs he once lived by. 

This episode shares real stories from people who grew up in the middle of conflict. From surviving bombings in Lebanon to questioning beliefs shaped by culture and religion, each story shows what life is actually like behind the headlines. It’s about fear, survival, hard truths, and how those experiences change people forever.