EylON the Record
After October 7, Eylon Levy became one of Israel’s most visible defenders, making the official case for a nation at war.
Now the war is over.
The blue-suit uniform is off.
And the talking points are gone.
No briefings.
No scripts.
No permission required.
EylON the Record is where the conversation begins.
This podcast features hard-hitting, long-form, unscripted conversations with the people whose ideas, experience, and judgment actually matter — not only for Israel, but for the future of democracy and freedom.
Join Eylon beyond headlines, soundbites, and spin, diving into:
• War and national security
• Media, power, and propaganda
• Democracies under pressure
• What comes next and what the West gets wrong
Originally launched as State of a Nation, this podcast reached millions of viewers around the world.
Now it returns in a sharper, more personal format with the freedom to ask harder questions, challenge comfortable assumptions, and follow the truth in a world where powerful forces are constantly competing to shape how we think.
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EylON the Record
Military Expert on Reality of Urban Warfare inside Gaza | John Spencer
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Dive into an in‑depth conversation with John Spencer as he delivers an inside look at Israel’s government communication strategy and its evolving approach to urban warfare. In this episode of Israel: State of a Nation, John—chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point and a renowned military analyst—breaks down the shifting battlefield dynamics, the double standards of international law, and the challenging questions about hostages, ceasefires, and the future of Gaza.
Key Topics Discussed: • How Hamas’ tactics and the “moral trap” shape modern urban warfare
• The political stakes and international pressures influencing Israel’s strategy
• The role of advanced IDF tactics—including tanks, drones, and infantry innovations—in fighting an enemy entrenched in tunnels
• The hostage crisis, failed ceasefire negotiations, and the dilemma of international aid
• Lessons from historical battles and how they inform today’s conflict
If you’re looking to understand the complex interplay between military strategy, international law, and government messaging during wartime, this episode is a must‑listen.
0:00 - Introduction: The War Israel Must Win
5:06 - Hamas’s Strategy: Sacrificing Civilians for Victory
14:05 - The Double Standard: Why Israel Can’t Win By Playing By the Rules
27:51 - Occupation or Anarchy: Israel’s Impossible Choice
34:38 - Israel's Approach to Fighting in Unimaginable Terrain
Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy
Co-Creator - Guy Ross
Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans
Director/Editor - Benny Goldman
Studio Manager - Lotem Segev
Graphics - Thomas Girsch
Line Producer - Tal Segal
Intern - Jesse Sklar
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ABOUT THE SHOW
EylON the Record is a podcast about Israel, the global information war, and the battle between democratic societies and authoritarian or extremist movements — told through in-depth conversations with people shaping events on the front lines.
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