In this emotional episode, we reflect on the life of Josh Boone, his philosophy of service, his sacrifice, and why he embraced the role of the “sheepdog”: the moral duty to protect others.

Ari shares his experience of Josh’s loss, the efforts to have him officially recognized as a fallen soldier, and what that recognition represents.
Yet, it was denied, his friends and family still ensured he was laid to rest with the honor and dignity he earned.

The episode includes references to our previous interview with Josh, giving listeners a chance to hear his own words.
🎧 Listen to the interview: https://youtu.be/W_puAChCv14?si=kO9CdUQtxdathAWA

To support the Joshua Boone Memorial fund, donations can be made here - https://givebutter.com/Help-for-josh

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Imagine a man who witnessed the 1979 Islamic Revolution from inside Iran, spent nearly 28 years advising multiple U.S. Secretaries of Defense, and later waded through chest-deep sewage in a bombed-out Baghdad basement to rescue the most important collection of Iraqi Jewish history in existence.

That man is Dr. Harold Rhode
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In this extraordinary episode, Ari interviews one of the most unique minds with a deep understanding of the Middle East from inside the system.
Drawing on decades of first-hand experience, Dr. Rhode offers a rare and unfiltered perspective on how Islam, culture, language, and history are consistently misunderstood in Western policymaking, with profound and lasting consequences.
The episode opens with Dr. Rhode’s breathtaking, step-by-step account of rescuing the Iraqi Jewish Archive under active war conditions.
From there, he explains why Western concepts of “Peace” fail when applied to Islamic political and strategic culture, and how linguistic and cultural blind spots have distorted decision-making for decades
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Dr. Rhode also shares his unique insights into Iran, past, present, and future. Grounded in his first-hand experience during the 1979 Islamic Revolution. He assesses how that pivotal moment shaped the regime’s worldview and what it means for Iran, the region, and the West today.

Dr. Rhode holds a PhD in Islamic History from Columbia University and is fluent in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian (Farsi), and Turkish.

This is an episode not to be missed.

In this episode of Boots on the Ground, Ari speaks with Moshe Glick about the role of deep faith in Hashem during moments of profound challenge, and the antisemitic attack that forced him to step in and defend a fellow Jew. Moshe recounts how that incident escalated into a broader legal battle, shedding light on the ingrained antisemitism he believes exists within the system meant to deliver justice. The conversation explores the tension between moral responsibility and legal consequence, the price of standing up for Jewish dignity, and the strength required to confront hostility—both on the street and within institutions. This episode is a powerful reflection on faith, courage, and the ongoing fight against antisemitism.


Link to the legal defense fund - https://israel365charity.com/drglickfightingforjusticeforalljews/