Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. New research from Boundless shows that 40% of Americans don’t know that dozens of hostages are still being held by Hamas. And it’s clear from released hostages that those who remain are being starved, tortured, humiliated and denied medical care. In this episode, host Aviva Klompas speaks with Idit Ohel, whose son Alon was kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival on October 7. Alon arrived just half an hour before the massacre. Idit shares ...
Jun 30, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Ethel Berdah’s apartment in Tel Aviv was destroyed by an Iranian missile less than two weeks ago. In this episode, Ethel joins Aviva Klompas to share what it’s like to lose everything in an instant and how she’s navigating life in the aftermath. Originally from France, Ethel moved to Israel to build a life, never imagining she’d be caught in the crosshairs of a war between regional superpowers. Her story offers a rare, personal glimpse into the hu...
Jun 26, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. On the night of June 21, the United States launched direct military strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure for the first time in history. Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan—long considered untouchable—were hit with precision by American forces. President Trump called the strikes a “spectacular military success” and declared that Iran’s key nuclear sites had been “completely and totally obliterated.” Host Aviva Klompas is joined by Dr. Michael Oren, form...
Jun 22, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. As Israel engages in open warfare with Iran, Israel’s most senior envoy in Washington is in a different war zone—battling for U.S. support and moral clarity in the face of escalating threats. Host Aviva Klompas sits down with Ambassador Yechiel Leiter to discuss the Iranian threat, the state of U.S. support, and what it will take to achieve victory. The conversation turns deeply personal as they discuss the recent murder of two Israeli embassy sta...
Jun 19, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. For years, the conflict between Israel and Iran played out in the shadows—through proxies, cyberattacks, and covert operations. Now it’s an open war. Iranian missiles have struck Israeli cities. Israel is hitting back deep inside Iranian territory. In this episode, host Aviva Klompas speaks with Yair Lapid, Israel’s former Prime Minister and current Leader of the Opposition, about the scale and significance of this war. They explore the military c...
Jun 17, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Over the weekend, the war between Israel and Iran escalated dramatically. Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israeli cities, with some evading air defenses and striking residential buildings. Israel responded with force — launching a sustained air campaign deep into Iranian territory. And yet, while Israel fights, the United States remains publicly absent. Officials insist the U.S. is not involved and that protecting American personne...
Jun 16, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Overnight, Israel launched a sweeping preemptive strike on Iran. The operation, named Strength of a Lion , targeted nuclear facilities, missile infrastructure, and top military leadership. Among the most critical targets: the Natanz uranium enrichment plant. Iranian state media confirms the deaths of senior Revolutionary Guard commanders and nuclear scientists. Why now? What exactly was hit? How might Iran respond? And was the U.S. involved? Dr. M...
Jun 13, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Israel may be preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear program, with reports indicating a possible operation in the coming days. The IDF is on high alert, U.S. personnel are being repositioned, and regional powers are bracing for fallout. Iran has pushed ahead with uranium enrichment, flouted international oversight, and continued its threats against Israel. As nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran resume, Israeli leaders appear increasingly convinced...
Jun 13, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. On October 7, 2023, Tamir Nimrodi was kidnapped from his army base near the Gaza border. He was barefoot, in his pajamas, and unarmed. Since that day, his mother, Herut Nimrodi, has received no sign of life. Herut joins host Aviva Klompas to talk about who Tamir is, what she’s learned about his abduction, and what it’s like to live in a constant state of limbo. Herut opens up about the emotional toll of political maneuvering and the painful uncert...
Jun 12, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Turkey is a longtime NATO ally, yet it increasingly aligns itself with anti-Western forces—from cozying up to Iran to providing political support for Hamas. Under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey has become an unpredictable and assertive player in the Middle East, raising urgent questions about its strategic direction and alliances. In this episode, Aviva Klompas speaks with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, a leading expert on Turkey, political Islam,...
Jun 09, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. As Israel faces mounting international accusations — genocide, ethnic cleansing, and the use of starvation as a weapon of war — we turn to one of the world’s leading experts in urban combat to break down what’s actually happening on the battlefield, and what international law really says. John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point, joins Aviva Klompas to explain the military and legal obligations of armies fighting in densely popul...
Jun 05, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In this episode of Boundless Insights , Dr. Rachel Fish is joined by Rabbi David Wolpe, Rabbi Emeritus of Sinai Temple and former visiting professor at Harvard Divinity School. Rabbi Wolpe shares his firsthand experiences with antisemitism on Harvard’s campus, his involvement and subsequent resignation from an advisory group tasked with addressing antisemitism, and his broader reflections on the challenges facing American higher education. They di...
Jun 02, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Host Aviva Klompas is joined by historian and former Israeli ambassador to the United States, Dr. Michael Oren, to mark the 600th day since the October 7 attacks. They delve into the profound challenges Israel faces both internationally and domestically. Internationally, Israel finds itself increasingly isolated, with strained relations even with its closest ally, the United States. Domestically, the nation grapples with political dysfunction, soc...
May 29, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Host Aviva Klompas sits down with Brianna Wu—a progressive activist and tech trailblazer who’s made a name for herself by standing up to harassment and extremism in every form. Today, that includes speaking out for Israel. Brianna is part of a small group of progressive voices willing to challenge the dominant narrative on Israel. While many on the left rush to condemn Israel and remain silent about Hamas and Hezbollah, Brianna has chosen a differ...
May 26, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Two young Israeli embassy staffers - Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim - were murdered outside an AJC event in Washington, D.C. Their alleged killer reportedly declared, “I did it for Gaza.” This was not senseless violence - it was targeted, ideological, and part of a rising tide of antisemitism in America. Aviva Klompas speaks with Ted Deutch, CEO of AJC, about who Yaron and Sarah were, how this attack reflects the normalization of Jew-hatred fr...
May 24, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Power dynamics in the Middle East are shifting fast. From renewed nuclear diplomacy with Iran to a possible expansion of the Abraham Accords, the Trump administration seems to be betting on a strategy of regional realignment. But are we witnessing real strategic transformation, or just another cycle of regional maneuvering? In this episode, host Aviva Klompas is joined by Lt. Col. (Res.) Jonathan Conricus – former IDF spokesperson and senior fello...
May 22, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In early May, Israel approved a sweeping new operational plan known as “Gideon’s Chariots.” The IDF has been given the green light for a major campaign in Gaza aimed at dismantling Hamas once and for all. The plan outlines a full-scale incursion, the establishment of a humanitarian zone under Israeli control, and the controversial proposal to encourage voluntary emigration for Palestinians who wish to leave the Strip. At the same time, the UN, int...
May 19, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In recent weeks, U.S. foreign policy decisions have raised alarms in Israel. A ceasefire with the Houthis came with no demand they stop attacking Israel. Four rounds of nuclear talks with Iran have excluded Jerusalem entirely. The release of Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American hostage, caught even his family off guard. And now, the U.S. has dropped its demand that Saudi Arabia normalize ties with Israel as part of a nuclear deal. Each move on its ...
May 15, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Host Aviva Klompas sits down with Izabella Tabarovsky to unpack how foreign funding and Soviet-era propaganda have shaped the crisis unfolding on American campuses. Universities once seen as bastions of free thought are now flooded with billions of dollars from authoritarian regimes like Qatar and China — and the effects are plain to see. Students rally in support of terrorist groups. Jewish students are harassed without consequence. Izabella expl...
May 12, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Dr. Rachel Fish sits down with two leading voices in higher education - Dr. Jessica Liebowitz and Dr. Ron Liebowitz - to discuss the big questions facing the academy today. How can universities reclaim their commitment to truth-seeking, intellectual integrity, and academic rigor—especially in a time of rising antisemitism and growing public distrust? Jessica introduces an innovative AI-driven project designed to evaluate the quality of peer-review...
May 08, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. We’re diving into an issue that sits at the core of Israel’s security and its enduring relationship with the United States: foreign aid. U.S. assistance has been a critical force in strengthening Israel’s defense capabilities. But as Dr. Michael Oren explains, it hasn’t come without costs. While aid has helped build Israel’s military strength, it has also created strategic dependencies and, at times, limited Israel’s autonomy on the global stage. ...
May 05, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. As Israel marks its 77th Independence Day, we step back from the headlines to reflect on the extraordinary, improbable story of its survival and triumph. Aviva Klompas opens with a moment from November 1947: just hours after the UN vote to establish a Jewish state, Golda Meir warned a jubilant crowd that the dream would not come easily. It would have to be fought for—and it would come at a cost. Israel’s early years were defined by war, scarcity, ...
May 01, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Israel is facing a domestic crisis with sweeping implications for its democracy, national security, and political leadership. In a sworn affidavit to Israel’s Supreme Court, Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of demanding personal loyalty above the rule of law. Among the explosive allegations: that Netanyahu urged him to spy on Israeli citizens, interfere with the premier’s corruption trial, and defy Supreme Court rulings...
Apr 28, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Since October 7, antisemitism has surged across American college campuses—setting off one of the fiercest debates in higher education today. In response, the Trump administration has launched an aggressive crackdown: threatening to pull federal funding, investigating elite universities, and detaining foreign students accused of supporting terror groups. Supporters see this as long-overdue protection for Jewish students. Critics call it a dangerous...
Apr 24, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. As nuclear talks between the United States and Iran get underway, Israel is watching with unease. What’s being billed as technical negotiations over uranium levels and verification protocols is, in truth, a high-stakes diplomatic gamble with enormous implications for the Middle East. Iran is dragging its feet, playing for time. Former President Donald Trump, eager for a foreign policy win ahead of the election, wants a deal sealed fast. And Israel...
Apr 21, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Since October 7, Israel has been fighting a war unlike any in modern history — against a terror group that hides in hospitals, stores weapons in schools, and holds hostages underground. The IDF is operating under intense pressure, with international demands for zero civilian casualties, blocked operations in key Hamas strongholds, and constant pauses driven more by perception than fact. Urban warfare expert John Spencer joins Aviva Klompas to expl...
Apr 17, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Why doesn’t Israel have a constitution and what would it mean to finally write one Aviva Klompas sits down with Dr. Michael Oren to discuss one of the most foundational—and contentious—questions about Israeli democracy: the absence of a formal constitution. Despite a promise made at the country’s founding in 1948, Israel continues to operate under a framework of Basic Laws and judicial precedents, with no singular document that defines the princip...
Apr 14, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an unplanned stop at the White House after a visit to Hungary, aiming to persuade Donald Trump to reverse a looming 17% tariff on Israeli goods. But the real story was playing out just beneath the surface. Trump dropped a surprise announcement: senior U.S. officials would be holding direct talks with Iran — a shift that appeared to blindside the Israeli leader. Netanyahu stuck to his hard line on Iran’s nucle...
Apr 10, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In this longform edition of Boundless Insights , Dr. Rachel Fish sits down with Michal Cotler-Wunsh — Israel’s Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism and a former Member of Knesset — for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of antisemitism, the weaponization of international law, and the global implications of October 7. Michal argues that the misuse of human rights language, including terms like "genocide" and "apartheid," has serve...
Apr 07, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. As the Houthis escalate their attacks on international shipping and threaten both Israeli and Western vessels, the Trump administration has responded with a sweeping military campaign against the Iran-backed group in Yemen. With Red Sea shipping traffic plummeting and global trade at risk, the U.S. is signaling that enough is enough. So what’s different this time? Can the Houthis actually be stopped? And how will Iran, global powers, and U.S. alli...
Apr 03, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 48
